Building your Resume for Health Fitness Majors

BUILDING YOUR RESUME FOR HEALTH FITNESS

MAJORS

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Careers and Internships

What is a Resume?

is a document to market your skills, experience, education and accomplishments to employers

is meant to get you an interview

is NOT your life history

is very concise and easy to scan for information

Basic Guidelines

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Basic Guidelines

use consistency in your presentation use a 10 to 12 point, plain font organize your information to make it

easy to read use your white space effectively start all of your descriptive states with

past tense action verbs proofread to check for spelling and

grammar errors

Basic Guidelines

do not use high school information place your most relevant information

towards the top include industry related keywords target it to the career field you are

entering keep your margins even

Categories

Objective Summary of

Qualifications Education Honors Related

Coursework Internships Research

Related Experience Additional

Involvement Volunteer/

Community Service

Skills Employment Activities

Resume Statements

use past tense action verbs to describe what you did in each position or experience

be descriptive and specific – who, what, where, when, how, results action verb + details + results = strong resume

statement

look at job postings to get ideas practice telling someone else what you did

in each position or how you demonstrated each skill

Personal Information

Education

Related Experience

Related Research and Projects

Leadership Experience

Final Tips

have reviewed by a career specialist

print on quality paper

look at sample resumes and CV’s to get help

always send a cover letter with your resume

Questions?

BAD RESUME SAMPLE

Cover Letters

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What is a Cover Letter?

is a letter that gives you a chance to elaborate on more skills you have that may not be specifically highlighted on your resume

is meant to get the employer to read your resume

Basic Guidelines

should always accompany a resume even when not requested

needs to be well-written and in a professional tone

do not start all of your sentences with “I”

customize each letter with a job description of the organization you for which are applying

Heading

your name and address should come first

then put the date next the employer’s

name, title, and work address

always address your employer as: Dear Mr. or Ms. Last

Name:

Opening

indicate the position you are applying for and how you came to learn about the position

state why you are interested in the position say something you know or admire about the

organization shows you have done your research

Middle Section

highlight your experience as it relates to the position

provide the employer with the key skills you have that are mentioned in the job description

be specific about how your achievements and education have prepared you for the position

elaborate more in-depth than what is on your resume

Middle Section

Closing

reiterate your interest in the position and thank them for their consideration

state that you hope to discuss your qualifications in an interview

say when you plan to follow-up with them and then do so

Final Tips

sign your letter with “sincerely” and your signature

do your research on the employer

PROOFREAD!

use the same font and paper as your resume

show enthusiasm for the position

Questions?

Government Job and Internship Fair Monday, October 26, 2009

Working in Green Jobs PanelMonday, November 9, 2009

Business Etiquette DinnerThursday, November 12, 2009 

MN Private College Job and Internship Fair Tuesday, February 16, 2010 

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