Writing Your Resume
Presented by UIW
The Office of Career Services & Career Education
Connie Kuwamoto, Director
Kimberly Watts, Assistant Director
Sell don’t Tell
Who? Where? How?
Your Name
241 Square Street
Somewhere, Texas 78200
Phone: (210) 555-5555
Email: veryappropriate@yahoo.com
Is There A Right Way?
Wrong way?
Objective
• When to use?
Posting online
Multiple mailings
• What to say?
Be specific
Education
Bachelor of ____________, (Major)
Minor
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
Graduation Pending: December 2006
• Maintained 3.5 GPA while working
20+ hours per week
• Applicable Courses (Sample)
• Capstone
Sample:
Applicable Courses
Composition I and II
Professional & Technical
Communications
World, American, English
Literature
Introduction to Catholicism
Linguistics, Sociolinguists
Biblical Themes
Genre Studies (short fiction)
History of Christianity
Sample:
Capstone
Capstone I
• Identified the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats for
____________________ (company name)
• Made recommendations based on findings
resulting in increased profits.
Capstone II
(Example)
Skills
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
– (speaking, reading, writing)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent Communication skills
(oral and written)
• Others
What employers look for in
candidates?
Communication skills
Motivation/Initiative
Teamwork
Leadership
Academic
Achievement/GPA
Interpersonal Skills
Flexibility/Adaptability
Technical Skills
Honesty & Integrity
Analytical/Problem
Solving Skills
Experience
Director, Career Services
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
July 1, 2003-Present
• Title
• Where
• How Long
Action Verbs
Using “to be” verbs, such as “was,” “is,” “were,” or “are,” is
much too passive. Instead, use active verbs. They’ll add a
little muscle to your resume. You sound more dynamic right
away.
Examples of Active Verbs Found on Effective Resumes:
anticipated
applied
audited
analyzed
broadened
built
consolidated
channeled
conceived
coordinated
customized
devised
developed
effected
estimated
evaluated
facilitated
framed
guided
hosted
identified
implemented
improved
initiated
inventoried
joined
launched
maintained
modeled
modified
negotiated
neutralized
organized
performed
pinpointed
planned
presented
processed
provided
quantified
reduced
remedied
revamped
selected
spearheaded
steered
supervised
tabulated
tightened
undertook
validated
widened
Myth: One Page
• Don’t forget
– add your name
– page number on page 2
NAME (page 2)
• Awards & Honors
• Community Service
• Certification
• Clubs & Organizations
References Upon Request
Is that all there is
?
Resume Sample
Connie Kuwamoto
111 None Street  San Antonio, TX 78222
kuwamoto@uiwtx.edu
Office: (210) 999-9123
Home: (210) 999-9999
EDUCATION
M.Ed., Adult Education,
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX,
(in progress), GPA 4.0.
Bachelor of Business Administration, General
Business/Marketing,
Columbus College, Columbus, Georgia, 1988
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2003 to Present:
Director of Career Services and Career Education
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
• Restructured the Office of Career Services into an efficient and effective studentcentered entity within the University Community.
• Provide guidance to students designing and implementing their personal Four
Year Career Plan.
• Strengthen established business contacts.
• Proactively pursue new relationships with local, regional and national
businesses, searching for internships and job placement opportunities.
• Successfully direct a myriad of activities involved in the delivery of career
services: career fairs, on-campus recruitment, marketing strategies, instruction
of computerized career guidance systems, web page development, research
skills acquisition, resume, letter and interview preparation/techniques and
networking strategies.
• Coordinate several programs including Professional Practice Interview Day,
Exploring Majors and Careers, Resume Days.
• Train and manage office support staff.
• Responsible for budget preparation and managing expenditures.
• Co-teach a Career Development Learning Community.
2002 – 2003:
Director, Support Services for Students with Disabilities
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
• Ensured that the University and its branches were in compliance
with the American with Disabilities Act of 1974 and Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act by providing reasonable
accommodations to eligible students.
• Developed comprehensive student and faculty handbooks.
• Developed and presented University-wide, training sessions for
faculty and administrators, including the Adult Degree
Completion Program site at Delmar College, Incarnate Word
High School and St. Anthony Catholic High School.
• Mediated conflict between faculty and students.
• Provided web-based information regarding support services for
students.
• Hired and trained staff assistants.
• Prepared budget and supervised expenditures.
Connie Kuwamoto
(professional experience continued…)
Page 2
1999 - 2002:
Assistant Director of International Academic Services, Associate
Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising, Coordinator,
Support Services for Students with Disabilities
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
• Ensured Immigration and Naturalization compliance for international
students; served as academic advisor and provided training programs.
• Supervised the daily operation of the University Advising Center
including admission to the major process, advisor assignments and new
student orientation/advising sessions.
• Implemented “College Success Workshops” for academically atrisk students.
• Developed publications to support efforts with international students,
disabled students and academic advising.
• Organized SSSD Office into an effective service provider for disabled
students; provided ADA & Sec. 504 training to faculty and staff at
University, Incarnate Word High School and St. Anthony’s High School;
kept abreast of federal ADA laws and regulations.
• Hired, trained and supervised staff members consisting of academic
counselors, disability support service providers and international student
advisors.
• Managed budgets for areas of responsibility.
1992 - 1998: Assistant Director, Admissions and Advising
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
• Coordinated all aspects of high school student recruitment and pre-enrollment
admissions counseling services.
• Developed and implemented new policies for admission of students including
international and military students.
• Developed new programs for private and public schools to attract prospective
students through the High School Nights Program.
• Assisted international students in validating immigration status, issuance of
certification of eligibility (INS I-20 form) as well as other immigration documents.
• Coordinated Freshman Focus, Early Entrance, and Summer Scholars enrollment
programs, processes, procedures and related events.
1991 – 1992: Test Center Coordinator,
U.S. Army and Air Force Center, Ft. Meade, MD
• Provided training to Educational Testing Service examiners for all military bases
in the region.
• Tests administered included GED, SAT, GRE, GMAT, CLEP, LSAT, MCAT, DSST
and certification exams.
• Managed security scheduling and procurement of controlled tests.
• Routinely administered up to forty tests in a fifteen-hour weekly period.
• Ensured adequate inventory availability
• Conducted mandatory quarterly inventory and reports
• Maintained accurate database of all test administered and personal utilizing
services
Connie Kuwamoto (professional experience continued)
Page 3
1989 – 1991
Master Teacher, U.S. Army Education Center
Hanau, Germany
• Supervised, hired, trained and evaluated an
instructional staff of approximately 40 servicemen and
women.
• Coordinated program activities with members of the
Army Continuing Education System and with military
commanders.
• Academically advised students in the high school
completion program and associate degree program.
• Responsible for overseeing correct completion and
timely submission of all required student credit
documentation, personnel and payroll functions.
SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING
• Certified to administer and debrief the Myers Briggs Type
Indicator
• Extensive training and experience with ADA and Sec. 504
compliance
• Effective student mentor and academic advisor
• Skilled at conducting career services needs assessments
• Successful experience working with diverse racial ethnic and
cultural communities
• Adept at financial management
• Experience in development and coordination of workshops and
conferences
• Excellent supervisory skills
• Possesses integrity and a high sense of duty
• Resourceful, creative, solution oriented
• Versatile thinker, believes in excellence and professionalism
• Strong leadership qualities
SERVICE
2005
2005
2002
Advisor to Lambda Chi
Honorary Student Fraternity
President-Elect SACUPA
Served as Logistics Chair for the
AHEAD in Texas Annual
Conference hosted by the
University of the Incarnate Word
REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST