The Professional Resume
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Three Formats
Recommended Content
Professional Styles
Three Versions
Making the Connection
Three formats:
• Chronological
• Functional/Skill
• Combination
The content:
• Objective
– yes / no?
• Education
– high school
– other institutions
• Experience
– directly related
– unrelated
• Activities
– campus
– community
• Skills
– technical
– language
• Interests
• References
The table resume:
Table Resume
OBJECTIVE
To get a job!
EDUCATION
PSU
We are . . .
EXPERIENCE
Lots and lots
And lots
REFERENCES
Yes, of course!
• Space is not an issue
• Easy to edit
– set up a table under
your heading (2
columns and a row for
each section)
– adjust width of
columns
– avoid tab key
The indent resume:
• Provides more space
for text
• Type everything flush
left to start
• Several versions:
– left indent
– banner
– right justified
Indent Resume
OBJECTIVE
To get a job!
EDUCATION
PSU -- WE are . . .
EXPERIENCE
Lots and lots and lots
REFERENCES
Yes, of course
Three versions:
• Human Eye
• Scan-able
• Electronic
Connecting your resume:
• Cover letter
– research the employer
and the position
– elaborate your resume
appropriately
– group experiences to
strengthen your point
– do not repeat the
resume
• Interview
– research the employer
and the position -- X2
– be prepared to provide
detail -- lots of detail
– know the weaknesses
of you resume
– the truth, nothing but
the truth -- not the
WHOLE truth
Any questions?
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