Workshop for Women\'s group

1. S T A N D I N G O U T W I T H Y O U R P I T C H
D R . J A M E S N E B L E T T S P H R G P H R
F E B R U A R Y 8 , 2 0 1 2
Are you satisfied with your
resume?

2. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
 Include a professional email address
 Include appropriate contact information
 Always include an address

3. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
 Don’t use an objective
 Create a resume headline
 List core competencies

4. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
 Include GPA if above 3.5
 Create a separate category for transferable
coursework
 Discuss school accomplishments that are
transferable to a work environment
 Include internships

5. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
 Minimize descriptions of job tasks
 Maximize use of accomplishments
 Begin accomplishment statements with
verbs
 Front-load accomplishments
 Quantify accomplishments
 Group like accomplishments into categories

6.  Include testimonials
 List appropriate hobbies
 Include appropriate volunteer experience
 List relevant professional affiliations

7. Sample Resumes

8. Resume Building Questionnaire

9. H T T P : / / W W W . S H R M . O R G / C O M M U N I T I E S / S T U D E N T P R O G R A M S / P A G E S /
N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 9 W E B I N A R L O G I N . A S P X
H T T P : / / W W W . R E W A R D I N G R E S U M E S . C O M / Q U E S T I O N N A I R E . H T M
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