1. Lisa Punelli, Academic Counselor & Chelsea Mumma, SE Intern

2. What is a Resume?
 A summary of your skills, education, activities and on-
the-job-experiences
 A marketing tool to landing an interview
 A way of communicating how you stand out as a job
candidate

3. Employers Look at a
Resume...
A. Less than 30 seconds
B. 3 minutes
C. 1 minute

4. Employers Look For…
 Ability to work in a team
 Leadership skills
 Written communication skills
 Problem solving skills
 Strong work ethic

5. So...
Make Yourself Stand Out!

6. Identify Experiences &
Skills
What skills were acquired in these
experiences?
Community service: Circle K
Student Club: Kabbabayn
Leadership: Peer Advisor, Social Ecology
Research: Research Assistant for Professor
Internship: Hoag Hospital
Job: UCI Student Center Cashier

7. Types
Chronological
• Organizes information by experiences in reverse chronological
order, with the most recent positions first.
Functional
• Organizes information into groupings of skills or accomplishments.

8. What to Include
 Career related experiences: jobs, internships & volunteer
experience utilizing job skills
 For experience not directly related to your career
field, focus on transferable skills
 List experience in reverse chronological order, starting
with the most recent position first
 Position title, name of employer, city, state & dates by
month and year
 Short phrases and action verbs to describe duties and
highlight skills

9. Resume Examples
http://career.ucla.edu/Files/PDF/CareerGuide/20
11/CG_2011_2012_Chapter5_092811.pdf

10. Tips
• Use a readable font
• Emphasize results produced, significant
achievements
• Quantify, use specific examples
• Check spelling & grammar
• Begin phrases with action verbs
• Keep your resume to one page
• Check formatting on printed version

11. Cartoon Character Resume
Character List Career List
Mickey Mouse Accountant
Lisa Simpson Graphic Designer
Stewie Griffin Sales
Charlie Brown Screenwriter
Shrek Environmentalist
Goofy Chef
Peter Pan Teacher
Belle Pilot
Leonardo (TMNT) Video Game Designer
Smurfette Journalist
The Chimpmunks Lawyer
Tinkerbell Professional Athlete
Ariel Real Estate Agent
Buzz Lightyear Architect
Tigger Wedding Coordinator
Pinnochio Marine Biologist
Alice (Wonderland) Fashion Designer

12. A Special Thanks To…
 UC Irvine, UCLA, University of Arizona and
University of Minnesota Career Centers
 Career Action Plan
 Creative Ideas For Teaching Resume Writing
Ehow.com
 Leader of the Pack: Job Choices 2012
 Job Outlook 2012, National Association of Colleges
and Employers

13. For Further Reference…
 From College to Career: Entry-Level Resumes for Any
Major Donald Asher
 Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads
Louise Kursmark
 You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from
Chaos to Career Katharine Brooks

14. Thank you!