Create a Great Resume
A resume is an important document that professionals use to get jobs as well as
promotions. Employers generally spend less than 10 seconds reviewing a resume
the first time around. How do you get them to notice yours?
Step 1: Compile Information
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Contact Information – professional email, professional voicemail, working phone number.
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Professional Profile – SELL YOURSELF! Write a brief description of who you are and what you have to
offer an employer.
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Skills related to the position you are seeking - think hard about your past job duties and how they made
you more qualified for this new position.
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Education - Include names of schools, years graduated or anticipated date of graduation, major, GPA (if
3.2 or higher), and any certificates, certifications or licenses that are job-related, including dates awarded.
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Previous work experience - Include each company name and location, your official title, start and end
dates (month and year) at each job, top 3-5 job duties related to the position you are seeking, and major
accomplishment or awards. Be specific!
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Volunteer experience adds interest and is especially important if you have little or no work experience.
Step 2: Organize
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Put the most important, relevant facts in the top 1/3 of the page to grab the attention of the reader.
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Tailor your resume to fit each job for which you are applying.
Look for buzzwords in the job posting and integrate them into your resume.
Focus your skills and experience to the position: include explicit details.
Omit irrelevant experience.
Use commonly known section headers that the employer can scan quickly, such as, but not limited to:
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Professional Profile
Career Summary
Core Competencies
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Qualification Highlights
Specialized Training
Professional Experience
Volunteer Experience
Honors and Interests
Affiliations
List your education and employment information in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
Step 3: Make it Shine
1. Single space your resume and limit it to one page unless you have extensive experience.
2. Make your resume easy to read. Use a font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, and size 10 – 11 point
on the text, 12 point on the headings, and 16 – 20 point on your name.
3. Utilize high-level vocabulary, with descriptive adjectives and adverbs. Lists of action verbs can be found
on the internet. You can also utilize the Synonym option on your word processor.
4. Use accomplishment statements (How did I make a difference?) and statistics for concrete evidence.
5. Be honest. It's okay to be creative, but lying or exaggerating can hurt you.
6. Do not use "I" anywhere on your resume. Use incomplete sentences instead - phrases.
7. Never include personal information or wages on your resume.
8. Do not include "Reference Upon Request" - it is assumed you will provide references, if asked.
9. Proofread carefully and have someone else proofread it to catch all typos and grammatical errors.
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Sample resumes and tips:
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www.resume-magic.com/samples.html
www.QuintCareers.com/resres.html
Free resume builder:
 www.gotresumebuilder.com
CINDY WILSON
123 West Street, Humble, TX 77777
231-222-5555  [email protected]
M ANAGEMENT/M ARKETING PROFESSIONAL
Exceptional business development knowledge and experience with focus
in revenue production, market growth, and resource management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Budget Development
Program Planning
Human Resources
Public Speaking
Presentations
Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Lone Star College, Kingwood, TX
May 2014
Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration; concentration in Human Resources
GPA 3.4; Dean’s List - Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Human Resource Information Systems:
BambooHR
Ascentis
Project Management for Small Businesses
INTERNSHIP
Great Business Company, Houston, TX
Jan 2014 – May 2014
Human Resource Management Intern
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Processed new hire paperwork including criminal checks and payroll deductions
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Coordinated and training schedule for new hires
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Created and implemented new insurance procedures to increase processing efficiency
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Maintained consistently fast response time to questions and concerns from employees
WORK EXPERIENCE
Best Clothing Store, Humble TX
Sept 2009 – Present
Assistant Manager
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Arrange floor displays and tagged items for sales
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Schedule sales force for most efficient and effective team on sales floor
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Handle customer concerns to ensure store maintained an excellent reputation
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Assist in training 15 new sales associates each quarter
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Received award for Most Productive Salesperson
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Lone Star College: Phi Theta Kappa, Treasurer, 2013 – 2014; Merit Scholarship Award Recipient
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer 2009 – 2013
WEBSITE: www.lonestar.edu/Kingwood-Career-Services