This document outlines an agenda for a resume workshop. It covers resume formatting, content, common mistakes, marketing skills, and what employers look for. It provides tips on including relevant experiences like study abroad, internships, activities, and skills. The document emphasizes tailoring the resume to each job and proofreading. It also discusses action verbs, transferable skills, soft skills, and professionalism in interactions and communication. Employers value traits like responsibility, independence, direction and courtesy in recent graduates.

1. Resume Workshop

2. Agenda Resume format Resume Content Common resume mistakes How to market your skills What employers are looking for

3. Pop Quiz!! Question 1: What is the purpose of a resume?

4. Pop Quiz!! Question 1: What is the purpose of a resume? To get you an interview!

5. Pop Quiz!! Question 2: How long does it take an employer to read a resume?

6. Pop Quiz!! Question 2: How long does it take an employer to read a resume? 15 - 30 seconds, tops!

7. What can go on my resume? Study Abroad Internships/Externships Service/Volunteer work Extracurricular Activities Clubs Greek Organizations Leadership Research

8. Resumes are: An one page, error-free, concise and attractive outline of relevant job experience, skills, accomplishments, and academic credentials Personalized to reflect your strengths and capabilities Tailored to each position you are applying to Always list from most relevant to least relevant Also: Put references on a separate page Proofread multiple times!

10. Address

11. Phone number

13. Job title

14. Level/type of responsibility

15. Skills

17. Major/Emphasis

18. GPA (If undergraduate and above 3.0)

19. Honors/Awards

21. Company/Organization, Location

22. Dates

23. Concise bullet points using action verbs detailing accomplishments, skills, and responsibilities

24. In order from most recent to least recent

25. Include volunteer experiences

28. Computer skills

31. Quantify – if you handled money, put dollar amounts. Mention numbers of people supervised, volunteers recruited how many people attended your events, etc. If you exceeded previous numbers, by how much? Percentage or concrete numbers?

32. Present/Past tense

34. Pretend you’re the employer Sales and Marketing Intern Jan 2009-Dec 2009 XYZ Company Marketed insurance to local business owners Developed communication skills through telemarketing and canvassing Learned to Network by meeting CEO’s and attending seminars Gained hands on experience by auditing past sales with local professionals Participated in the supplemental insurance enrollment process

35. Transferable skills A skill developed in one aspect of your life that can be (deliberately or unintentionally) applied to another activity How do your experiences relate to the job you’re applying to? Think creatively!

36. Top “soft” skills sought by employers Communication (written and oral) Strong work ethic Team work Initiative Analytical skills Computer skills Flexibility/adaptability Interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Technical skills Detail-oriented Organizational skills Self-confidence Leadership skills

37. Pretend you’re the employer, part 2 Strategic Planner Oct 2009–Dec 2009 Arboretum, University of Maryland Crafted comprehensive 25-page strategic plan with group of five other students as part of a nine-week classroom project Met with senior executives from Arboretum to determine direction for development of strategic communication plan intended to increase attendance and to drive interest in renovated property Delivered final presentation to three Arboretum managers and executives

38. Top 10 resume mistakes Too long Typos, grammar or spelling errors Hard to read Too much writing Too little writing Irrelevant information Too generic Too snazzy Boring Too modest

39. professionalism Center for Professional Excellence surveyed more than 500 human resources professionals and business leaders about recent college grads and their professionalism. Characteristics of Professionalism: Personal interaction skills, including courtesy and respect The ability to communicate, which includes listening skills A work ethic which includes being motivated and working on a task until it is complete Appearance

40. Professionalism Traits or behaviors employers value most, and that they believe are most deficient in the recent graduates they have hired, include: Accepts personal responsibility for decision and actions Is able to act independently Has a clear sense of direction and purpose.

41. Questions? Career & Job Search: Emily Roh University Career Center and The President’s Promise (xxx) xxx-xxxx xxx@umd.edu