4. Creating A Resume That Stands Out
The Purpose of a Resume
"The resume is the tool that
you need to obtain an
interview. Once you have
been selected to be
interviewed, it's up to you
to make the right
impression by being able
to best articulate your
skills relative to the job."
Karen Graham, Sodexo Sr. Recruiter
4
5. Creating A Resume That Stands Out
How do I get started?
Know what you want in a
career
Collect Information
Think in terms of
accomplishments when
preparing your resume
Read and Understand the
requirements of the job.
Speak the lingo.
Develop a professional
profile or skills summary
rather than an objective
5
6. Creating A Resume That Stands Out
The Importance of Keywords
“These days, the job market is flooded with
candidates. So, to stand out in a crowd, job
seekers have to be as informed about the jobs
they apply for as a consumer who is purchasing
a new car. Just as a car buyer knows to talk
about all of the vehicle options they desire, a job
candidate must be able to speak the language of
a company’s recruiters.”
Derren Thompson, Manager Diversity Recruitment
6
8. Creating A Resume That Stands Out
Do…
Provide up to date and
professional contact
information
Make your resume visually
appealing and easy to read
Keep your resume brief and
concise
Include strong action verbs
and key terms
Include internships, volunteer
work and any involvement in
student or professional
associations to highlight your
skills
Make your resume interesting
8
10. Creating A Resume That Stands Out
Don’t…
Don’t write job descriptions
Don’t exaggerate your
qualifications
Don’t make spelling, punctuation
or grammatical errors.
Don’t use texting
language, acronyms or
abbreviations.
Don't use personal pronouns
(I, my, me) in a resume.
Don’t have any unreasonable
expectations of what a resume
can do.
10
