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Job Search Guide � 2006-2007 Career Center ResourcesResume & Letter Writing Y ou of ten make your f i rs t impression on an employer with your resume, and you want that impress ion to be out s tanding. A n e f f e c t i v e r e s u m e i s a s u c c i n c t l y wr i t t en snapshot o f your educat ion and experience. But i t is more than just good wr i t ing and a gener i c l i s t o f ac t i v i t i es . For a resume to be t ru ly outstanding, i t needs to highl ight your unique st rengths and be cus t om ta i lo red t o t he pos i t ion you want. HOW TO DEVELOP A RESUME 1. Analyze the job description. Read job descriptions and highlight the required and preferred skills, abilities, attributes, and qualifi cations. Use these words in your resume. 2. Create a list of accomplishments Take some time to think about tasks that you enjoyed doing, did well, and of which you were proud. Include education/training, volunteer experience, jobs, projects, school assignments, travel, and group/team activities. Describe in detail what you did and with whom, the equipment you used, the personal strengths and skills you employed, and the outcome of your efforts. Quantify your results, if possible, and use commonly understood terminology. Don’t be humble; this is your chance to promote yourself. 18 Search career.berkeley.edu for details about these resources: Career Counselors. 45-minute appointments for individual help constructing your resume or cover letter or getting feedback about their effectiveness. 15-minute Mini- Appointments for individual resume or cover letter critiques. Information Lab, Job Search section. Books and binders with resume and cover letter tips and samples. Curriculum Vitae (CV) Information. For PhD students. See CV and Cover Letter information online at PhD section of website. Resume and Cover Letter Workshops. Especially useful if you have never written a resume and are working on your fi rst draft. Specialized Resume Writing workshops.Tailored to certain majors or for those pursuing specialized career fi elds; e.g., Resume Check for Engineering Majors or Resume Writing for Jobs in Nonprofi ts. Resume Critiques with employers. Feedback on your resume from a company representative. Special sign- up online, usually the fi rst week of fall classes. Resum e & Letter W riting career.berkeley.edu 3. Analyze experiences for relevant skill areas Reviewing each experience, identify the skills you used that fi t with positions for which you are applying. 4. Write descriptive phrases Using action verbs see p. 23, write short phrases to describe what you did that illustrates each skill. Be concise and specifi c. Arrange the descriptive phrases in order of relevance to the position for which you are applying (most relevant at the top). 5. Choose an appropriate format Avoid using resume templates that come with word processing applications. Not only are employers all too familiar with them, but templates are infl exible – often they won’t allow you to move sections around or to modify headings. Resume formats Several resume formats are available. Select the kind that best presents your background and qualifi cations. see p. 24 for Sample Resumes. Chronological This type of resume lists your experience in reverse chronological order. Arrange your resume sections based upon aspects of your background you wish to stress, putting the most relevant information fi rst. It works best when your work, volunteer, and academic experiences relate directly to the type of job for which you are applying. Most on-campus recruiters and business employers prefer a chronological resume. Skills Using headings that refl ect skills, this resume highlights your most important skill areas and knowledge relevant to a given position. This format focuses less on where and when you obtained and used skills, and lists job titles, employers, and dates of employment in a brief section at the bottom of the page. It works well when your work experience is not directly related to your career goal or when you are making a career change. Hybrid Chronological/Skills This type of resume combines elements from both chronological and skills formats. It allows you to keep the popular chronological format while also showcasing your most relevant skills near the top of the document. A hybrid resume can be organized in a number of ways, but many start with a skills summary followed by a list of experiences with descriptions in reverse chronological order grouped under skill headings. For an example see p. 26. For information about a Curriculum Vitae (CV), used primarily for academic positions at the PhD level, go to career.berkeley.edu/Phds/ PhDCV.stm USE A RESUME TO: Respond to an advertised job vacancy. Send to employers that interest you after you have researched their organizations. Accompany government, graduate school, or other formal application forms. Present at an interview to a potential employer. Reinforce a personal contact you have already established with an employer. Submit to employers before on-campus interviews. Accompany a request to a past or current employer or professor to write you a letter of recommendation. Network for jobs. RESUME TIPS FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS As a fi rst or second year student, it’s okay to include work, accomplishments, leadership experience, and highlights of activities from high school. By your third year in college your resume should contain primarily college experiences and activities. If you don’t have much work experience, incorporate other types of information into your resume. see p. 21 for a the list of Resume Components. Include some of the optional components marked with asterisks. If you’re creating a resume for the fi rst time, expect to spend several hours putting it together. � � � 19 Job Search Guide � 2006-2007 SENDING RESUMES AND LETTERS ELECTRONICALLY To send your resume via email, fi nd out the employer’s format preference when possible. Although some recruiters accept attachments, others prefer your resume in the text of the email message. If you can’t fi nd out the employer’s preference, send it both ways in one message. Unless you are told otherwise, include a cover letter. Send both the resume and cover letter in one email message. see p. 37 for an example. When submitting a resume via an organization’s website, use the formatting and display style recommended by the website. To send your resume as an attachment: Create your resume using a common word processing program. Give the document a name the hiring manager will associate with you, such as “MillerJennifer.doc. ”This will enable a recruiter to fi nd your resume once it’s saved on a computer. Don’t name the document “Resume.doc.” Be absolutely sure your document is free of viruses. Send it electronically to a friend to make sure it’s easy to open, the formatting stays correct, and the document is virus-free. To send your resume in the text of the email message: The cover letter should appear fi rst, above your resume. All text should be aligned left. Do not use bold, underlining, bullets, distinctive fonts, colored text, or html codes. Use asterisks (*), plus signs (+), dashes, all capital letters, and combinations of these to highlight text. � � � � � � � Save your cover letter and resume as “text only” or “plain text,” then cut and paste them into the email. Send it electronically to yourself and to a friend with a different email system to see how it will look. Text resumes look plain and ordinary, but employers are used to this. They are most concerned with the content. To make your resume scannable: Some large employers utilize resume database tracking systems. They scan incoming resumes into a database and when they have openings, they can retrieve resumes using relevant keywords. It’s okay to ask an employer if you should provide a scannable resume. Some companies will indicate on their website that they scan resumes and even give formatting tips. Include industry or job-specifi c keywords, especially relevant skills, understandable abbreviations, major, specifi c fi elds of study, and experience (e.g., marketing research, java, html, sales, gel electrophoresis). Use 10 to 14 point font size. Do not use italics, underlining, fancy fonts, or multiple columns. Use spacing or all capitals for emphasis. Not all systems accept boldface, but unless you are instructed not to use it, it is probably fi ne. Do not center text. Print on white paper with a high- resolution laser printer. When submitting a hard copy by mail, do not fold it. � � � � � � � � � � � 20 Resum e & Letter W riting career.berkeley.edu 21 COMPONENT BASICS COMMENTS Identifying Data Name, street address, email address and phone or message number at the top of the page (include area codes and zip codes). Include personal web page if you want employers to see it. Voicemail message, email address, and website content should be appropriate for a potential employer. Education Name of school, major, degree received, graduation date, projected graduation date, or dates of attendance if no degree was completed. Include any course titles relevant to the targeted position. Honors and grade-point average optional; include if among your strong points. If you attended more than one school, list the most recent fi rst. You don’t have to list all the schools you have attended. Do not list high school. Additional training may either go here or under a separate heading. Experience/Work History Paid, volunteer or military work. Emphasize tasks, skills, abilities, and accomplishments related to the targeted position. Give the job title, employing organization, and dates of employment. Present achievements, contributions, and results or impact e.g., streamlined a procedure or made a cost-saving suggestion). Experience does not have to be paid. The components listed below are optional – use if appropriate for your background and the employers you’re targeting Job Objective A one-line description of the type of position you want. Follows your name and contact information at the top of your resume. Should be specifi c rather than a general statement of your interests. Skills & Abilities or Summary of Qualifi cations Foreign languages, computer skills, offi ce skills, lab techniques or transferable skills not mentioned elsewhere in the resume. Can be combined under this heading or listed separately. Languages State if you are fl uent in a foreign language. If you understand a language but are not fl uent, still mention it. For example: Fluent in Russian, conversational Spanish, or read and write French. Activities & Interests In order of importance or reverse chronological order, list student activities/ organizations, professional associations and committees in which you have participated. List any offi ces that you held with the skills you used. Include activities and interests that show leadership or initiative or that pertain to your career interest. Community Involvement/Volunteer Activities List offi ces held, organizations, projects, and accomplishments. If the setting is political or religious, you may want to use generic descriptions (e.g., Youth Leader for church, Speech Writer for City Council candidate). If substantial, these may be listed under “Experience.” Honors Recent graduates and continuing students can include academic honors such as Dean’s List, honor societies and scholarships. Can be listed separately or as a subsection under Education. Research & Publications Briefl y describe relevant research projects. List published articles, papers or books. Travel Include if your career interest involves travel or knowledge of other cultures. You can also use this as a way of distinguishing yourself if you have signifi cant travel experience. References You do not need to end your resume with the phrase, “References Available on Request,” but this is the best place to state that you have “Portfolio and/or writing samples available on request.” Create a separate page for references. List names, titles and contact information. Always ask permission before using anyone’s name as a reference. Include people who know about your work related abilities, such as former employers, volunteer project supervisors, and faculty. Do not use relatives or friends. Resume Components Job Search Guide � 2006-2007 � � Resume Dos & Don’ts Do Use good quality (at least 20 lb. bond) paper Use a readable font and print on a high-resolution printer (laser is best) If you use an objective, make it specifi c Emphasize results produced or impact made, signifi cant achievements, and recognition from others Quantify when possible and use specifi c examples Check the spelling of every word; make sure grammar and punctuation are correct Have someone proofread your resume Get feedback from several people Begin phrases with action verbs such as “developed,” “initiated,” etc. Be truthful about your accomplishments Keep your resume to one page unless you have extensive experience related to your job objective Don’t Use resume templates that come with word processing software Begin phrases with “I” or use complete sentences Include personal information such as marital status, social security number, age, or national origin Use fl ashy graphics or colored paper Mention controversial activities or associations List unrelated, minor duties such as “opened mail” or “fi led documents” Exaggerate your experience Use meaningless words or phrases such as “seeking a challenging position” or “seeking a position working with people” Start phrases in the experience section with “My responsibilities (or duties) included” Use abbreviations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Resume Checklist Is the resume pleasing to the eye – easy-to-read font, good layout? Are your name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number and email address at the top of the page? Does your objective (if used) state clearly the functional areas in which you seek employment and the level of the job you want? Did you use bullets, bold, or all capitals to highlight key strengths? If you know your resume will be scanned, did you omit columns, underlining, and italics? Is information listed in order of importance and relevance to the position? Does the resume avoid generalities and focus on specifi c information about experience, projects, products? Did you check the spelling of every word and make sure the grammar and punctuation are correct? Do most phrases begin with action verbs such as “developed,” “initiated,” etc.? Have you been truthful about your accomplishments rather than being falsely modest or hyping them too much? If you were the employer, would you call you for an interview? � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Resum e & Letter W riting career.berkeley.edu Management administered analyzed assigned attained chaired consolidated contracted coordinated delegated developed directed evaluated executed improved increased organized oversaw planned prioritized produced recommended reviewed scheduled strengthened supervised Communication addressed arbitrated arranged authored collaborated convinced corresponded developed directed drafted edited enlisted formulated infl uenced interpreted lectured mediated moderated negotiated persuaded promoted publicized reconciled recruited spoke translated wrote Research clarifi ed collected critiqued diagnosed evaluated examined extracted identifi ed inspected interpreted interviewed investigated organized reviewed summarized surveyed systematized Technical assembled built calculated computed designed devised engineered fabricated maintained operated overhauled programmed remodeled repaired solved upgraded Teaching adapted advised clarifi ed coached communicated coordinated demystifi ed developed enabled encouraged evaluated explained facilitated guided informed instructed persuaded set goals stimulated trained Financial administered allocated analyzed appraised audited balanced budgeted calculated computed developed forecasted managed marketed planned projected researched Creative acted conceptualized created customized designed developed directed established fashioned founded illustrated initiated instituted integrated introduced invented originated performed planned revitalized shaped Helping assessed assisted clarifi ed coached counseled demonstrated diagnosed educated expedited facilitated familiarized guided motivated referred rehabilitated represented Clerical or Detail Oriented approved arranged catalogued classifi ed collected compiled dispatched executed generated implemented inspected monitored operated organized prepared processed purchased recorded retrieved screened specifi ed systematized tabulated validated More Verbs for Accomplishments achieved expanded improved pioneered reduced (losses) resolved (problems) restored spearheaded transformed from The Damn Good Resume Guide by Yana Parker, Berkeley:Ten Speed Press Verb List for Resumes & Letters 23 Words in bold are especially good for pointing out accomplishments. Job Search Guide � 2006-2007 Chronological Resume for a teaching position Combines paid & volunteer positions under the Experience heading. This chronological version of Alicia’s resume emphasizes her teaching skills. ALICIA GUTIERREZ Objective School district teaching internship (passed CBEST June 2006) Education B.A. American Studies, concentration in Minority Education, May 2007 University of California, Berkeley Experience Break the Cycle, Berkeley, CA (September 2006-present) Teaching Intern • Improve 1st graders’ math skills • Motivate underachieving students toward success in their annual district exams • Design individualized curriculums Edna Brewer School, Oakland, CA (September 2006-present) Tutor and Teacher’s Aide • Develop a semester teaching unit on culture, ethnicity, and identity • Conceptualize and implement yearlong project for ESL students resulting in a journal of autobiographical works for use as a learning tool and model for other ESL teachers, historical archive, and a source of inspiration for other ESL students • Drafted proposal to fi nance project, which resulted in award of grant support Panoply Corporation, Berkeley, CA (July 2003-December 2005) Salesperson • Refi ned communication skills and marketing techniques • Led clothing sales for the months of July and August National Cheerleaders’ Association, Garland, TX (May-July 2003 & 2004) Instructor and Camp Leader • Instructed students of all ages in cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance • Collaborated with a team of fi ve instructors to create a positive, fun, and lively learning atmosphere Activities Rush Chairperson for Chi Omega Sorority (January 2005-December 2005) • Directed team of 70 chapter members in planning recruitment • Recruited women to join Chi Omega Mu Chapter by implementing marketing strategies • Successfully pledged full quota for two semesters • Increased chapter unity and spirit by designing team building activities • Budgeted spending for Rush preparation week and Rush week Managing Editor for Maganda, a Filipino Literary and Art Magazine (September 2004-present) • Designed visual concept for the magazine’s debut • Organized and sought out performers for fundraising and promotional events Skills • Profi cient in conversational Spanish • Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, S