I.	What is a resumé?

	A.	French word meaning "summary"
	B.	Purpose:	To get you a job interview
				The interview will get you the job
	C.	Sell yourself!!!

II. 	General Resumé Guidelines

	A.	No "perfect" or "right" format
		1.	Depends upon job you hope to find and your past experience
		2.	The Three R's–Research, Research, Research
			a.	Research the company
			b.	Research the position
			c.	Research yourself
	B.	Length
		1.	Generally one page for recent graduates
		2.	Two pages reasonable if you have extensive work history
			a.	Must be applicable to job
			b.	Put most important information on first page
			c.	Your name should be the first readable item on each page
	C.	Appearance
		1.	Organized, readable layout
			a.	Direct readers eyes with format
				–use boldface, capital letters				
			b.	Be concise
		2.	Use high-quality white or off-white paper
			a.	Standard size
			b.	Printed on one side
		3.	Always type or word-process your resumé and have 
			it professionally copied
			a.	Used popular, nondecorative typeface
			b.	Font size: 10-14
			c.	Nothing handwritten or crossed out
		4.	No typographical, spelling, or grammatical errors
		5.	Things to avoid (Don't copy or scan well)
			a.	Italic or script type and underlines
			b.	Graphics and shading
			c.	Horizontal and vertical lines (confuse computers)
			d.	Staples and Folds
			e.	DO PHOTOCOPY and/or FAX TEST
	D.	Content
		1.	Design with objective in mind
			a.	Present information important to objective first
			b.	Edit, Edit, Edit
		2.	List information in descending order of importance
		3.	Be selective about what you include
			a.	Never falsify or exaggerate information
		4.	Attract attention to your special attributes
		5.	Concentrate on the positive and use action words to describe 
			your background						

III.	Resumé Inventory

	A.	Necessary Categories
		1.	Personal Data
			a.	Name, addresses, phone numbers, email
			b.	Unnecessary to include age, marital status, or health, etc.
		2.	Objective
			a.	Gives your resume focus
			b.	Be as specific as possible
			c.	Some disciplines require, others discourage
		3.	Education
			a.	List educational background in reverse chronological order
			b.	Do not go back to your high school degree
			c.	Listing GPA is optional 
			d.	List graduation honors, thesis topics, etc. in this section
		4.	Experience
			a.	Include volunteer or intern experience as well as employment
			b.	Include job titles, employers, responsibilities, and dates
				–Include city and state of place of work
				–Be positive and use action words
			c.	May include if relevant desired field of employment
				–Paid work experience
				–Academic assignments of significant proportion
				–Extracurricular activities (especially leadership positions)
			d.	Strive to show growth or contributions you made while 
				in each assignment
		5.	Additional Information
			a.	Skills, activities, honors, awards, memberships in organizations,
				public service, language ability, etc.
			b.	May want to create specific categories
		6.	References
			a.	Available upon request
			b.	Be prepared to have a typed list when requested
			c.	3-5 Names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails
			d.	Do not use relatives, friends, or other students
			e.	Get permission from each reference
			f.	Give reference copy of resumé
	B.	Additional Categories
		1.	Qualifications or Technical Skills
			a.	Highlight specifics related to job
			b.	Very useful in "functional" resumé
		2.	Language Ability
			a.	Important in global economy
			b.	Specify if you read, write, and/or speak language
		3.	Military
			a.	May include under experience
		4.	Publications
			a.	Published and accepted for publication
		5.	Research
			a.	Describe research projects involved in
		6.	Extracurricular Activities
			a.	Indicate interests and leadership
			b.	List memberships, committees, and offices held in organizations
			c.	May also list awards, honors, hobbies, and interests
			d.	Avoid controversial activities
				–Political and religious groups

IV.  	Resumé Types

	A.	Chronological Resumé
		1.	Standard version, using necessary categories 
			in reverse chronological order
		2.	Use if majority of your work experience is related 
			to your stated job objective
	B.	Functional Resumé
		1.	Concentrates on skills related to job objective rather 
			than jobs you have had
		2.	Useful if your work experience has not been closely related 
			to job objective, if you are changing careers, 
			or if you are seeking a promotion
		3.	Elaborate on the skills necessary to perform the desired job 
			and how you have demonstrated those same skills in a different 
			type of job
	C.	Combination Chronological/Functional Resumé
		1.	Emphasizes skills or qualifications
		2.	Does not elaborate on your experiences or accomplishments 
			for each skill
		3.	Effective if at least some of your work experience 
			is related to your job objective

V.	Pitfalls of Resumé Writing

	A.	Too long
		a.	Condense
	B.	Typographical, Grammatical or Spelling Errors
		a.	Proofread (At least two individuals)
		b.	Spellcheck (Don't rely on computer)
	C.	Hard to Read
		a.	Poorly typed or copied
		b.	Use 12 point font if possible
		c.	Avoid Italic or script type and underlines; Graphics and shading; 
			Horizontal and vertical lines
	D.	Too Verbose
		a.	Be concise
		b.	Complete sentences unnecessary
			–the, a, an can almost always be deleted
		c.	Be careful of jargon and avoid slang
	E.	Too Sparse
		a.	Give more than bare essentials
	F.	Irrelevant Information
		a.	Customize information included for each type of job applied for
		b.	Include only relevant information
	G.	Obviously Generic
		a.	Again customize
		b.	Let employer think you are specifically interested in his/her company
	H.	Too Snazzy
		a.	Exotic types, colored paper, photographs, graphics, etc.
		b.	Must be able to be scanned
	I.	Boring
		a.	Be dynamic
		b.	Use action verbs
	J.	Too Modest 
		a.	Sell yourself!!!
		b.	Put your best foot forward without misrepresentation, falsification, 
			or arrogance

VI. 	Other Comments
	A.	Use University Placement Services and/or Professors for assistance
	B.	Always include a cover letter
		1.	Use proper business letter format
		2. 	First paragraph
			a.	Arouse interest of employer
			b.	Describe job you are applying for
		3.	Second paragraph
			a.	Explain why you are interested in job
			b.	Point out specific achievements and qualifications
		4.	Third paragraph (optional)
			a.	Refer to general qualifications
			b.	Refer to resumé
		5. 	Closing paragraph
			a.	Pave way to interview by asking for an appointment, 
				offering to call the employer in the near future, etc.
		6.	Sign and include Enclosure
	C.	Network and Research