Have you started on your application materials? Boost your job search by creating a resume that will get you noticed! Hear what school districts have to say and learn the basics of writing a stellar resume.

1. Making the Grade in YOUR Job
Search:
A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success
How to Create a Winning Resume
Presented by: Bethany Bagley
College of Education Career Consultant

2. The Resume
 Highlights:
 Education YOUR Marketing
 Certifications Document
 Experience
 Skills
 Accomplishments
 Accent the positive:
 Most important info first
 Focus on achievements and successes
 Emphasize any computer/technical skills

3. The Resume
 Formatting
 One full page/two full pages
 Limit white space (margins~
.5)
 10-12 point font
 Use bullets, not paragraphs
 Action Words
 No Pronouns

4. Making a Good Resume GREAT
Think before you write…
 Be relevant  What is the purpose of a résumé?
 Be concise  Who is the intended reader?
 What message do I want to send?
 Be consistent
 Consider the Employer’s Perspective
 What skills, abilities, experiences, and characteristics do
you have that will meet the employer’s needs ?

5. The Employer’s Perspective
School Districts Speak Out!
How can a candidate make him or herself stand out in their resume?
 “…when applying for a specific job, tailor the resume to that position. That
means researching the position and emphasizing your attributes that make
you the perfect candidate.”
 “High GPA, special endorsements (math, gifted, etc.).”
 “include volunteer opportunities in a school environment; make sure the
information is free of errors, well-organized, and professional”
 “Keep it neat, concise and orderly with dates and location of student
teaching and work history.”
 “On a resume, I look for their educational preparation, degrees and
certification first in an attempt to make a match. Once you have this basic
information, I like to see what else they can bring to the table as in
extracurricular activities, fine arts, or class moderator positions. We have
100 teachers on staff, but everyone has to do something else to be hired and
it's nice to see that on the resume.”
 “Put "highlights" of their experience teaching/student teaching.”
 Know Your Strengths and Fit for THAT specific school!

6. General Resume Headings
 Heading/Contact Information
 Objective
 Education/Certifications
 Experience
 Optional:
 Skills (Technical, Computer,
and/or Language)
 Honors & Memberships
 Research
 Campus & Community
Involvement

7. Personal Information
NAME
ADDRESS
Optional:
Telephone Website,
Number EMAIL Link to
Profile
Is your Email and Voicemail appropriate??

8. Objective
 A good objective statement answers the following:
 What type of positions you are seeking (internship or entry-level).
 What type of company/industry/job you are seeking (human
resources, operational management, education).
 What qualities you bring to the job (your strengths).

9. Education & Certification
 Degree- Proper Name  Minor, Concentration
 Date of graduation Area, Emphasis
 Institution and Location  G.P.A. 3.0 or higher*
 Can include Study Abroad
 Can include endorsements (Reading, Gifted, ESOL)
 Additional trainings/certifications (Project Wild, CPR, FirstAID)

10. Education & Certification

11. Experience
 Forget the fancy stuff – keep it  Most important section of a
simple and hard-hitting Resume
 Lead with your strengths
(Most Important Info First)
 Include:
 Position Title (department)
 Relevant to Objective and
Employer Focused  Organization – Location
 Dates
 Use Action Words
 Reverse chronological order
 Bullet Statement:
 One to two line statement
beginning with action verb
 Describes a skill, responsibility, or
experience
 Quantify and place into
perspective when possible

12. Experience
Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens,
GA
American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee March
2010 – Present
• Coordinated and supervised committee
• Marketed program to media
• Wrote press release for event
OR
Chairman of Advertising/Public Relations Athens,
GA
American Red Cross, Fundraising Committee March
2010 – Present
• Coordinated and supervised a 6 member committee, maximized committee potential by
delegating to members’ strengths
• Provided personal outreach to various media outlets, led to first coverage from 4 outlets
• Wrote press release and secured media publicity through radio, paper, and internet sources
 Use #’s, $’s, %’s
 Results Focused
 Consistent
 No Pronouns
 Scanable

13. Experience Are you
thinking of
the reader?
 EXPERIENCE
 General ( Professional )
 Interest Specific (Teaching Experience)
 Related Experiences
 Characteristic Specific (Leadership
experience)
 RECOMMEND:
 Student Teaching
Experience/Practicum
 Related Experiences
 Anything related to the educational
field, paid or volunteer
 eg. Tutoring, day-care, camp counselor
 CAMPUS & COMMUINTY
INVOLVEMENT
 Campus and Community Involvement
 Extracurricular Activities
 Philanthropic Endeavors

14. Special Sections
 Campus & Community Involvement
 Honors & Awards
 Skills (Language & Computer)
 Related Coursework
 Research Experience
 Professional Memberships & Conferences

15. Resume Example

16. Resume Example
 One page resumes are
also acceptable.
Don’t forget:
MAKE IT
YOUR OWN!

17. Resume Tips & Reminders
 Omit all personal pronouns
 Avoid wordiness
 Provide information that is relevant
and positive
 Quantify & Qualify when possible
 Prioritize information
 Emphasize importance: Bold, italic -
help to highlight items you want to
bring to the reader’s attention - Do not
overuse
 Don’t include personal
information, salary requirements, or
geographic preferences
 Proofread, Proofread!!

18. QUESTIONS?

19. Come visit me at the Career Center!
To make an Appointment
call 706-542-3375
OR
Visit Satellite Hours in
Aderhold 124L every
Tuesday from 3:00pm-
5:00pm
OR
Visit Walk-Ins Hours
Available everyday in Clark
Howell Hall from
12:00pm-2:00pm