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Resume Help
An effective resume is your key to getting a job interview. Your resume allows you to present your qualifications in an efficient manner, focusing on skills, responsibilities, accomplishments, and leadership. Your challenge is to market your skills in a clear, concise manner, using key words and action verbs to catch the attention of the person reading your resume. The following guidelines are presented to help you begin designing your resume. For additional assistance, refer to the various books in the Career Resource Library or make an appointment for a resume consultation at Career Services 254-968-9078.
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The key to obtaining a job is to present a good impression of yourself to the potential employer. Often the first impression is your resume. Remember, your resume gets you the interview and the interview gets you the job! For more tips visit ResumeDoctor.com |
Chronological Resume
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A chronological resume presents your education and work experience in a straightforward, reverse chronological order. If the majority of your work experience is related to your stated job objective, the chronological style can be effective. |
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Combination Resume
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As its name implies, the combination resume uses elements of both styles, chronological and functional. In this case, the skills section (which may also be called qualifications) merely identifies your skills in relation to your job objective, but does not elaborate on your experiences or accomplishments for each skill mentioned. This format can be effective if at least some of your work experience is related to your job objective and you want to outline some highlights of your work. |
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Functional Resume
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A functional resume differs from a chronological resume by concentrating on skills that you have used that relate to your stated objective rather than on the jobs you have had. A functional resume is particularly effective if your work experience has not been closely related to your job objective, if you are changing careers, or if you are seeking a promotion. In this format you elaborate on the skills necessary to perform the desired job and how you have demonstrated those same skills in a different type of job. |
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Teaching Resume
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An example of a resume for education majors. It highlights relevant teaching coursework and experience. |
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Internet Resume Tips
E-Resume
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An electronic or e-resume is simply a modified version of your regular resume. The resume should be in a format that is easily read by a computer-very plain without much text treatment (bolding, bullets, underlining) with key words referring to experience and skills. |
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Reference Page
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A good reference should be someone who can confirm the details of your resume and offer positive feedback regarding your work and educational skills plus your work ethics. Consider asking supervisors or employers from full or part-time jobs, internships or volunteer work and college professors.
You should use 3-5 references. Be sure to obtain permission from each person you plan to list. Send them a current copy of your resume if they need one. |
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Components of a
Cover Letter
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Cover letter writing is an important part of the job search that is often neglected or de-emphasized. Each time you send your resume, you should include a cover letter that elaborates on your qualifications. Remember, a cover letter is one more way for you to sell yourself. |
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