TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS Page Resume Content ▪ Objective Statement and Summary 2-3 ▪ Education Section 3-5 ▪ Experience Section 5-7 ▪ Awards / Honors / Scholarships 7 ▪ Extracurricular Activities 7 ▪ Volunteer / Community Activities 7 ▪ Additional Activities / Skills 7 ▪ Reference Statement 7 Action Verbs 8 Resume Do’s and Don’ts 9-10 Resumes and Technology 11 Resume Examples ▪ Example 1 12 - Traditional chronological resume ▪ Example 2 13 - Science resume demonstrating Related & Other experience headings and a condensing experience statement. ▪ Example 3 14 - Business resume displaying transferable skill experience headings and statements describing knowledge gained from areas of study. ▪ Example 4 15 - Information Resources resume exhibiting career specific skill experience headings, education project, & reference closure with additional skills. ▪ Example 5 16 - Engineering resume demonstrating related education project. ▪ Example 6 17 - Health care resume illustrating summary of clinicals. ▪ Example 7 18 - Web design resume with professional experience and credits completed towards masters degree. ▪ Example 8 19-20 - Social Work two page resume and a condensing experience statement. ▪ Example 9 21 - Functional resume of new graduate. ▪ Example 10 22 - Functional resume of career changer. © University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Career Development Center1 RREESSUUMMEE CCOONNTTEENNTT YOUR NAME Street Address, City, State, Zip (Area Code) Phone Number E-mail Website (Optional) YOUR RESUME’S OPENING “HANDSHAKE” Optional, but highly recommended Purpose • Demonstrates how your skills/background add value to an organization by using language from the field/industry and from the job posting or position description for which you are applying. • Gets the reader’s immediate attention and motivates the reader to continue reading. • Provides a clear, concise, and tailored statement which is readable within 30 seconds and presents what you can do for the organization - not what they can do for you. Traps to Avoid - A poorly written or vague introduction statement may make you appear unclear about your job objective and/or your value to the organization. Work with a career counselor to define your target employers more clearly. Avoid meaningless overused phrases such as... • challenging position • opportunity for advancement/growth • progressive/fast growing company • entry level/full-time • dealing with people Format for Objective Statements - Objective statements are generally 1-3 lines in length. Bulleted points may be used to expand and add specifics. Begin with the specific job title or type of job you are seeking. Follow this with 1-3 qualifications you offer of interest to the employer including: • Prior experience • Educational background • Skills which benefit the employer • Areas of knowledge/expertise • Interests/values • Personal traits Examples - Objective Statements Management Trainee position. Will contribute to departmental goals through proven leadership, well-developed speaking and writing skills, knowledge of marketing techniques, and understanding of consumer behavior. Securities Representative offering the ability to expand client base, solve complex problems, and motivate staff. Community Services Coordinator for Planet Healthcare of America. Clinical laboratory internship. Desire to contribute to equipment set-up, research maintenance and data management. Competent with all Division III digital tracking software. Management position with emphasis on direct sales, customer service and product distribution. • Superior student in communication courses; led multiple project teams. • Outstanding work ethic with track record of successive responsibility. • Three years including promotions in top retail company customer service role. • Met or exceeded sales goals in several departments. OBJECTIVE STATEMENT & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY © University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Career Development Center2 Format for Summary Statements - Summary statements are typically 4-5 sentences and are frequently used by candidates who desire to bring different qualifications and experiences together in a concise marketing statement. They often include a significant track record and demonstrate how a diverse career and educational history can be focused on a specific job objective or employer need. Examples - Summary Statements EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Superior academic accomplishments, successful internship in Fortune 500 corporate environment and persuasive writing skills for campus volunteer agency provide outstanding qualifications for Administrative/Sales role in Pharmaceutical industry. Possess track record of success in using web technology for prospecting leads for Alumni Giving program. Ready to relocate and make significant impact on sales revenues. SUMMARY: Extensive field work and volunteer experiences for several UWM departments provide outstanding background for community service opportunities. Possess knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to mentoring program demonstrated by summer position at Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Ability to assist people from a broad range of backgrounds including; at-risk youth and families. Desire to encourage youth to participate in positive and beneficial mentoring relationships. QUALIFICATIONS BRIEF: Extensive experience with team directed work in metropolitan area hospitals. Positions demonstrate strong career investment with rapid advancement with Horizon Home Care and Hospice, Inc. Success in leading others to be disciplined and achieve goal directed outcomes. Able to develop alternative strategies to create positive coaching to at-risk clients, patients, and families through building rapport, accurate needs assessment, improving knowledge deficits and modeling