1.
Résumé Writing

2.
 A résumé is a self-advertisement that,
when done properly, shows how your
skills, experience, and achievements
match the requirements of the job you
want.
 It is written summary of your
qualifications for work.

3.
Problem of a
FRESH
GRADUATE
 ….you have limited
professional experience
to prove the value you
can bring to an
employer.

4.
 By focusing on successes
achieved during college
and proving how these
skills can be transferred to
real work-life situations,
…recent college
graduates can create
attention-
grabbing résumé th
at communicate a
strong message of
value.

5.
A one-page resume with an easy-to-read
format will make it easy to highlight
important information.

6.
Other tips:
Sell yourself.
◦ Don’t just tell the potential employer that
you ‘answered phones’ at a previous job.
Instead, tell them you ‘managed a five
line telephone system in a timely and
courteous manner.’

7.
Other tips:
Get creative.
◦ This does not mean you should use colored fonts or
spray perfume on your résumé before placing it in the
mail, but some bulleted lists, bold font, capital
letters, and thoughtful organization of information
can go a long way in making you stand out from
other applicants.
◦ Remember, employers will view a résumé for an
average of 7 seconds before deciding to actually
read it, or pitch it in the trash. You need to draw the
employer’s attention to the skills and achievements
that make you the best choice in that small window of
time.

8.
Make your résumé realistic and not the
"too-good-to-be-true" type of bragging.

9.
Include the following:
 Contact Information
 Career Objective
 Skills and Abilities
 Education
 Other Experiences
 Extra-Curricular Activities

10.
Other Experiences
Winning resumes for college grads include any
soft skills that you possess. Internships and
volunteer work help you develop
interpersonal and intrapersonal skills and
teamwork.
Soft skills are the personal attributes,
personality traits, inherent social cues,
and communication abilities needed
for success on the job. Soft skills
characterize how a person interacts in
his or her relationships with others.

11.
Soft skills
include communication
skills, listening skills,
and empathy, among
others.

12.
SAMPLE RESUME
OBJECTIVES
 Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can
maximize my management skills, quality
assurance, program development, and training
experience
 Account executive trainee at ABCD advertising
agency
 Position as clinical practice assistant for health
maintenance organization, utilizing writing,
research, and leadership skills
 Elementary education teacher at small
independent school

13.
Sample resume objectives
 Customer service management where my
experience can be utilized to improve customer
satisfaction
 Create integrated strategies to develop and expand
existing customer sales, brand/product evolution,
and media endorsement
 Management position where I can effectively utilize
my expertise in human relations, project
management, and staff recruitment and retention
 Marketing position that utilizes my writing skills and
enables me to make a positive contribution to the
organization

14.
Sample resume objectives
 Search engine optimization position where I can use my
SEO skills and experience to increase site traffic and
search engine placement
 To secure a position with a well established organization
with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting
relationship in the field of finance
 To obtain a position that will enable me to use my
strong organizational skills, educational background,
and ability to work well with people
 Experienced HR Coordinator who enjoys challenge
seeking opportunity to learn and improve skills

15.
God speed
everyone!