Design and Writing Tips for an effective resume or CV.

1. Preparing an EffectivePreparing an Effective
Resume/ CVResume/ CV
LB Hattersley,LB Hattersley, MSMS
Wording and Design ConsiderationsWording and Design Considerations
Questions to consider when preparing yourQuestions to consider when preparing your
resume:resume:
Applicant:Applicant: What will make a good resume?What will make a good resume?
Recruiter:Recruiter: What skills is this company lookingWhat skills is this company looking
for in this person and position?for in this person and position?

2. What does an effective resume/ CVWhat does an effective resume/ CV
look like?look like?
 It is organized.It is organized.
 It does not overwhelm your eyes with too muchIt does not overwhelm your eyes with too much
color, to many fonts, or fonts that are too small.color, to many fonts, or fonts that are too small.
 It gives all the information you need to tell.It gives all the information you need to tell.
 It uses action words and tells of your skills.It uses action words and tells of your skills.
 It tells a lot about what you did to help the lastIt tells a lot about what you did to help the last
company you worked for.company you worked for.

3. What does an effective resume/ CVWhat does an effective resume/ CV
NOT look like?NOT look like?
 It is disorganized, sloppy.It is disorganized, sloppy.
 It has too much color, too many fonts, and fontsIt has too much color, too many fonts, and fonts
are unpleasant to look at.are unpleasant to look at.
 It does not give information that you don’t wantIt does not give information that you don’t want
to tell or is really not necessary.to tell or is really not necessary.
 It uses passive voice and skills are notIt uses passive voice and skills are not
mentioned.mentioned.
 It doesn’t say anything about what you did thatIt doesn’t say anything about what you did that
helped the last company you worked for.helped the last company you worked for.

4. What an effective resume definitelyWhat an effective resume definitely
will NOT look like:will NOT look like:

5. What a questionable orWhat a questionable or
unacceptable resume might lookunacceptable resume might look
like:like:

6. What a good resumeWhat a good resume
will look like:will look like:

7. Common mistakes or setbacks withCommon mistakes or setbacks with
Resume WritingResume Writing
1.1. Objective is too clichéObjective is too cliché
2.2. Giving too much or not enough informationGiving too much or not enough information
3.3. Typing and Grammar mistakesTyping and Grammar mistakes
4.4. Focusing on responsibilities rather than resultsFocusing on responsibilities rather than results
5.5. Resume is too boring or too dramaticResume is too boring or too dramatic
6.6. Resume is too detailed or not detailed enoughResume is too detailed or not detailed enough
7.7. Resume is not clearly organizedResume is not clearly organized
8.8. Key points are not clear by the designKey points are not clear by the design
9.9. Bad choice of vocabulary – blundersBad choice of vocabulary – blunders
10.10. Using “I” and “me” in the skills sectionUsing “I” and “me” in the skills section

8. APPENDIX:APPENDIX:
RESUME CHECKLIST: Available upon RequestRESUME CHECKLIST: Available upon Request
Ø L. HattersleyØ L. Hattersley
 Community ServicesCommunity Services
 · Volunteer· Volunteer
 Organization/position.Organization/position.
 · Civic duties· Civic duties
 · Community service· Community service
 Honors/ PublicationsHonors/ Publications
 · Licenses, Certifications· Licenses, Certifications
 · Publications· Publications
 · Lectures· Lectures
 · Awards/recognitions· Awards/recognitions
 · Workshops or Seminars· Workshops or Seminars
 · Professional Associations· Professional Associations
 · Specializations· Specializations
 · Recognitions· Recognitions
 Contact Information Position soughtContact Information Position sought
ObjectiveObjective
 Key accomplishmentsKey accomplishments
 Benefit to employerBenefit to employer
 Weeding out unsuitable informationWeeding out unsuitable information
 References ListReferences List
 Cover Letter PlanCover Letter Plan
 EducationEducation
 · Name of School· Name of School
 · Month, years· Month, years
 · Degree earned or concentration· Degree earned or concentration
 · GPA· GPA
 · Honors, recognition· Honors, recognition

9. Resume ChecklistResume Checklist
Ø L. HattersleyØ L. Hattersley
 Professional Skills*Professional Skills*
 · Communication Skills or Experiences· Communication Skills or Experiences
 · Creative Skills or Experiences· Creative Skills or Experiences
 · Data/Financial Skills or Experiences· Data/Financial Skills or Experiences
 · Helping Skills or Experiences· Helping Skills or Experiences
 · Management Skills or Experiences· Management Skills or Experiences
 · Organizational Skills or Experiences· Organizational Skills or Experiences
 · Research Skills or Experiences· Research Skills or Experiences
 · Teaching Skills or Experiences· Teaching Skills or Experiences
 · Technical Skills or Experiences· Technical Skills or Experiences
 Work-related experiencesWork-related experiences
 · Training of others· Training of others
 · Collecting or compiling data or research· Collecting or compiling data or research
 · Handling or analyzing data· Handling or analyzing data
 · Supervising· Supervising
 · Recruiting· Recruiting
 · Upgrading· Upgrading
 · Managing· Managing
 · Regulation and compliance· Regulation and compliance
 · Detailing experiences· Detailing experiences
 · Problem-Solving· Problem-Solving
 · Monitoring progress· Monitoring progress
 · Decreasing expenses· Decreasing expenses
 · Creating short or long-term goals· Creating short or long-term goals
 · Coordinating resources· Coordinating resources
 · Developing procedures· Developing procedures
 · Maximizing procedures/· Maximizing procedures/
productivity/prioritiesproductivity/priorities
 /decision-making procedures/decision-making procedures
 · Increasing performance levels· Increasing performance levels
 · Cost/ purchasing analysis· Cost/ purchasing analysis
 · Approving/funding projects· Approving/funding projects
 Company DetailsCompany Details
 · Name of company.· Name of company.
 · Location.· Location.
 · Month, years worked.· Month, years worked.
 · Position. Duties. Details.· Position. Duties. Details.
 · Relevant skills + examples.· Relevant skills + examples.
 · Objective.· Objective.
 · Benefit to employer.· Benefit to employer.
 · Qualifications· Qualifications
 · Strengths/ personal traits +· Strengths/ personal traits +
 exampleexample
 · Key accomplishments +· Key accomplishments +
 examplesexamples
 · Major Project names· Major Project names
 · Number of employees/· Number of employees/
 customerscustomers

10. Resume ChecklistResume Checklist
Ø L. HattersleyØ L. Hattersley
 Professional Skills*Professional Skills*
 · Communication Skills or Experiences· Communication Skills or Experiences
 · Creative Skills or Experiences· Creative Skills or Experiences
 · Data/Financial Skills or Experiences· Data/Financial Skills or Experiences
 · Helping Skills or Experiences· Helping Skills or Experiences
 · Management Skills or Experiences· Management Skills or Experiences
 · Organizational Skills or Experiences· Organizational Skills or Experiences
 · Research Skills or Experiences· Research Skills or Experiences
 · Teaching Skills or Experiences· Teaching Skills or Experiences
 · Technical Skills or Experiences· Technical Skills or Experiences
 Work-related experiencesWork-related experiences
 · Training of others· Training of others
 · Collecting or compiling data or research· Collecting or compiling data or research
 · Handling or analyzing data· Handling or analyzing data
 · Supervising· Supervising
 · Recruiting· Recruiting
 · Upgrading· Upgrading
 · Managing· Managing
 · Regulation and compliance· Regulation and compliance
 · Detailing experiences· Detailing experiences
 · Problem-Solving· Problem-Solving
 · Monitoring progress· Monitoring progress
 · Decreasing expenses· Decreasing expenses
 · Creating short or long-term goals· Creating short or long-term goals
 · Coordinating resources· Coordinating resources
 · Developing procedures· Developing procedures
 · Maximizing procedures/· Maximizing procedures/
productivity/prioritiesproductivity/priorities
 /decision-making procedures/decision-making procedures
 · Increasing performance levels· Increasing performance levels
 · Cost/ purchasing analysis· Cost/ purchasing analysis
 · Approving/funding projects· Approving/funding projects
 Company DetailsCompany Details
 · Name of company.· Name of company.
 · Location.· Location.
 · Month, years worked.· Month, years worked.
 · Position. Duties. Details.· Position. Duties. Details.
 · Relevant skills + examples.· Relevant skills + examples.
 · Objective.· Objective.
 · Benefit to employer.· Benefit to employer.
 · Qualifications· Qualifications
 · Strengths/ personal traits +· Strengths/ personal traits +
 exampleexample
 · Key accomplishments +· Key accomplishments +
 examplesexamples
 · Major Project names· Major Project names
 · Number of employees/· Number of employees/
 customerscustomers