1. S T A N D I N G O U T W I T H Y O U R P I T C H
D R . J A M E S N E B L E T T S P H R G P H R
F E B R U A R Y 8 , 2 0 1 2
Are you satisfied with your
resume?
2. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
Include a professional email address
Include appropriate contact information
Always include an address
3. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
Don’t use an objective
Create a resume headline
List core competencies
4. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
Include GPA if above 3.5
Create a separate category for transferable
coursework
Discuss school accomplishments that are
transferable to a work environment
Include internships
5. Standing Out with your Resume and Pitch
Minimize descriptions of job tasks
Maximize use of accomplishments
Begin accomplishment statements with
verbs
Front-load accomplishments
Quantify accomplishments
Group like accomplishments into categories
6. Include testimonials
List appropriate hobbies
Include appropriate volunteer experience
List relevant professional affiliations
9. H T T P : / / W W W . S H R M . O R G / C O M M U N I T I E S / S T U D E N T P R O G R A M S / P A G E S /
N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 9 W E B I N A R L O G I N . A S P X
H T T P : / / W W W . R E W A R D I N G R E S U M E S . C O M / Q U E S T I O N N A I R E . H T M
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