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Purdue University Writing Lab

Developing Your Resume


Bell Work

Go to the class website.

Click on the Reality Check link.

Work through the questions and evaluate your

results!


Standards

(1) Differentiate career pathways within the

Therapeutic cluster. Using supporting evidence from

multiple sources, such as local job postings, O*Net

OnLine, Tennessee Department of Labor and

Workforce Development data, describe the scope of

practice and essential knowledge and skills required

for these careers. Complete one or more aptitude

surveys, analyze the results, and relate in an essay

how personal career aptitudes align with careers in

therapeutics.


Objectives

Apply previous career research and personality

assessment to the development of a

professional resume’.

Practice effective communication in a

professional setting.


A job-hunting tool designed to provide an

employer with pertinent screening and

qualifying information

Basically, a sales pitch

Friends: Rachel’s resume

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5PhUErm8I4

What can we learn from Rachel?

Resume WritingDefinition/Use

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5PhUErm8I4


Prep Step 1: Know what you have to offer

Think functional skills & personal qualitiesSAMPLE FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Advising people Handling complaints Planning agendas

Analyzing data

Anticipate needs of others Interviewing people Promoting events

Budgeting expenses Investigating problems Recruiting people

Compiling statistics Listening to others

Coordinating events Managing projects Running meetings

Corresponding with others Mediating between people Selling products & services

Creating new ideas Motivating others Speaking in public

Delegating responsibility Negotiating contracts Supervising others

Organizing people & tasks Teaching classes

Editing publications Persuading others Working under pressure

Try it now! List three of your functional skills.



Think functional skills & personal qualitiesSAMPLE PERSONAL QUALITIES

Assertive Expressive Persistent

Attention to detail Firm Perform well under stress

Authentic Flexible Poised

Candid Generous Resourceful

Committed to growth Hard working Respectful

Cooperative Honest Sense of Humor

Curious Loyal Sincere

Dynamic Motivated Spontaneous

Empathic Optimistic Tolerant

Enthusiastic Patient Versatile

Try it now! List three of your personal qualities.



Think functional skills & personal qualities

Build your list of…

– work experience

– academics

– volunteer work

– classes

– course projects

activities

clubs

languages

technical skills

and so on…

Try it now! List at least five activities / experiences.


The Objective Statement


What is an objective statement?

A short section (usually 1-3 lines), often in the

form of a sentence fragment, immediately

below your contact information

An “at a glance” picture of you and your career

interests or goals


Why write one?

Emphasize key

qualifications, skills

and/or goals

Help your readers

find what they need

to know quickly

Make a good first

impression


Q: Is this a good objective statement?

Well-written but raises too many questions

For example: What kind of internship? What knowledge? What kinds of expertise? Which areas?

An internship allowing me to utilize my

knowledge and expertise in different areas


A good objective statement answers questions

What position(s) are you applying for?

What are your main qualifications?

What are your career goals?

What is your professional identity?


The importance of tailoring

Sometimes one size

does NOT fit all

Each person and

employer is unique in

certain ways

Aim for a custom fit

when possible, but

how?


Questions about you

What are your main qualifications, strengths,

skills, and areas of expertise?

What position(s)--or type of position--are you

seeking?

What are some of your professional goals?

What type of organization or work setting are

you most interested in?


“Instant” objective statements

For practice, fill in the parts in brackets

– To utilize my [qualifications, strengths, or skills] as a

[position title]

– A position as a [position title] for [company name] allowing

me to develop my [qualifications, strengths, or skills]

– An opportunity to [professional goal] in a [type of

organization, work environment, or field]

– [position title] with emphasis in [areas of expertise]


Mrs. Cook’s example...

To assist vascular physicians in performing a

variety of invasive, cardiac, electrophysiology

and vascular procedures; maintain patient

safety, provide compassionate care, and

continue and skill development.

Often it is beneficial to review the mission statement of an

institution before resume’ and cover letting writing.


The Contact Information Section

Heading


What is a contact information section?

Easy answer…

A section that

– provides information to

help prospective

employers contact you

– presents a first impression

– Is usually located at the

top of the page


What may you include?

Name, of course!

Address and phone

Email

DO NOT ABBREVIATE

ANYTHING ON A

RESUME’


Q: Is this a good sample?

Your Name Here

1234 Street name, #1

West Lafayette, IN 47907

765-555-5555


Q: Is this sample better?

Campus Address

1234 Street name, #1

West Lafayette, IN 47907

765-555-5555

[email protected]

Permanent Address

4321 Streetname

Anytown, IN 12345

555-555-1234

http://univ.edu/~login

Your Name Here


Moving beyond the typewriter

Use design strategies

Picking fonts and layouts

Most are now sent and

received via email.

ALWAYS HAVE MULTIPLE

PAPER COPIES TO TAKE

TO INTERVIEW!

ON RESUME PAPER!!!

Cover letter??


Proofread with a magnifying glass

Triple-check for

accuracy!!!

One typo could

cost you an

interview!!!


The Education Section


What is an education section?

A SECTION THAT

EMPHASIZES

YOUR

EDUCATIONAL

BACKGROUND

AND FORMAL

TRAINING


Purposes: to inform and persuade

Give information about your schooling and

training

Persuade employers your educational

background is relevant to the job, providing

evidence of your qualifications

Help your resume stand out from others in the

stack


Where should you place this section?

Above or below your experience section?

It depends…

– Which is stronger, your education or your work

experience section?

– How much relevant work experience do you have?

Place strongest, most relevant section closest

to top of the page


The “bare bones” education section

Schools you have attended,

Location of school(s)

Date of graduation, actual or

anticipated ( college)


Are we done yet?

Education

B.A. in English

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Anticipated Graduation: December

2004

GPA: 3.4/4.0


What else may be included?

1. Extra information about your degree (major, minor

or selective GPAs, funding sources, honors, etc.)—

usually listed or included in parentheses

2. Specializations and special projects—usually listed

or described briefly

3. Other relevant skills and training (relevant

coursework, computer skills, language proficiency,

certifications, licenses, etc.)—may be subsections or

separate sections


Mrs. Cook’s example…

91-Papa Radiology Specialist Course, Graduated Commandant’s List,

September 2004

Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Social Work, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 2002

Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, Tennessee

“Study Abroad” program in Europe, Fall 2002 and 9 credit hours in Master’s

of School Counseling


Organizing content for readers

LIST IN

CHRONOLOGICAL

ORDER FROM THE

MOST RECENT

BACKWARDS


The Experience Section


What is an experience section?

A SECTION THAT EMPHASIZES YOUR

PAST AND PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

AND/OR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN

RELEVANT ACTIVITIES

If currently working use verbs in present

tense. If past job, use past tense.

Note: Begin each fragment with the verb.


Resume Categories – Experience

Remember – Experience can be:

– Paid part-time/full-time positions

– Internships

– Volunteer work

– Club/campus group involvement

– Significant course projects


Organizing content for readers

LIST IN

CHRONOLOGICAL

ORDER FROM THE

MOST RECENT

BACKWARDS


Informing to persuade

Provide information to help persuade

prospective employers that your experiences

make you qualified for the job

Help your resume stand out from others in

the stack

Construct your professional identity


What goes into this section?

Company or

organization and location

(city, state)

Position title

Dates of employment or

involvement


Getting started…

List your past and present

experiences.

Include:

– jobs

– volunteer positions

– appointments

– assistantships

– internships

– etc.


A formula for success

Use appropriate headings

Included required content

Organize your section strategically

Develop your descriptions

Make your descriptions parallel

See through professional eyes

Tailor for your audience

DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN

THREE!!!

(Your full list of past jobs will be

seen on application).


Mrs. Cook’s example…

Interventional Radiology Technologist, August 2007-Present

Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, Tennessee

Directly assist interventional radiologists in special procedures: arteriograms,

venograms, embolizations, biopsies, lasers, various catheter placements, filter

placements, lumbar punctures, vertebroplasties, feeding tubes, and gallbladder/PTC

drains. Proficient with PACS and RIS. Utilize the latest GE and Philips fluoroscopy

equipment, lasers, Trevo and Penumbra stroke devices, Jetstream, and various

balloons and stents. Accustom to sterile technique. Assist in managing workflow and

training. Work on-call hours. Anticipate needs of patients.


The Honors and Activities Section


What is an honors and activities section?

A SECTION THAT

EMPHASIZES

YOUR

PARTICIPATION IN

RELEVANT

ACTIVITIES AND

ANY HONORS YOU

HAVE RECEIVED


Why bother?

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE

OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

GIVE EMPLOYERS A SENSE OF

WHO YOU ARE OUTSIDE OF

SCHOOL AND WORK


Exploring content possibilities

Extracurricular activities,

Leadership opportunities

(president of club, team

captain, etc)

Awards, grants, prizes, and

special honors

Memberships in professional

clubs and organization

(HOSA)

Volunteer activities


Big or little? Major or minor?

How relevant are your

honors and activities?

Which honors and activities

would most interest

prospective employers?

How much space do you

have?

May be short list at bottom


Two approaches

Minimal approach

Photography Club, University of Illinois, January 1999-

Present

Elaborated approach

President, Photography Club, University of Illinois,

January 1999-Present

Organized campus contest

Increased membership with promotional efforts


Special Skills and Abilities

A SECTION FOR

YOU TO “SHINE”

AND SHOW THE

EMPLOYER

WHAT “EXTRAS”

YOU CAN

PROVIDE THE

COMPANY WITH.


Writing the ResumeSkills Section

Languages - classify as fluent or conversant

Be HONEST about language skills…..

Computer skills - be specific to list software,

WPM, etc.

Certifications, Licenses- ARRT, CPR

Other skills that are advantageous: public

speaking, event planning, writing…


Plan of attack

Brainstorm

Research institution, mission

statements, specific job

requirements

Decide what to include based

on relevance, interest-value,

and space considerations

Match organization and

design with rest of resume

Seek critical feedback


Characteristics Of A Successful Resume

Must always be 100% truthful and relevant.

Contains no inappropriate personal information.

Contains no grammatical errors.

Data presented in chronological order.

Does NOT need to be more than one page. (References may be on separate page. They are also on your application).


Remember

A resume does not get you a job…

A resume does get you an interview.

And, putting time and consideration

into your resume is one of the

best ways to prepare for your interviews!


ACTIVITY

Create your own resume’ for a project and test

grade.

Templates are provided on Word document or

other internet sources.

Use constructive criticism of others (parents,

teachers, bosses).

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