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1. Career Services
Overview and
Resume Writing
Career Services Center
University of Delaware

2. CAREER SERVICES:
WHAT DO WE DO?

3. Services for Students
 Blue Hen Careers
 Full-time, part-time, on-campus, internships and
summer job postings
 Access to events calendar
 Schedule individual career appointments
 Career Workshops
 Employer and Alumni Networking Events
 Resume Reviews/Mock Interviews
 Major Resource Kits

4. Career Workshops
 Resume and Cover Letter Writing
 Interview Preparation
 Job Search Strategies
 Internship/Summer Job Search
 Blue Hen Careers Orientation
 Developing a 30-Second Commercial
 Dining Etiquette
 How to Develop a Professional Image
 Salary Negotiation
 International Students and Careers

5. Employers Rank Skills!
Skills and qualities employers are seeking in Class of 2013
 Verbal communication skills  Analytical skills – 4.30
- 4.63  Technical skills – 3.99
 Teamwork - 4.6  Computer software – 3.95
 Problem solving - 4.51  Written communication –
 Plan, organize and prioritize 3.56
work - 4.46  Sell and influence others -
 Obtain and process 3.55
information - 4.43
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers

6. RESUME WRITING

7. What Is Included?
 Required information
 Contact information
 Education
 Experience – Paid and unpaid
 Activities
 Optional Information
 Job Objective
 Computer Skills
 Course work
 Languages
 Honors and awards
 Travel

8. The Job Objective
 A focus for the resume
 Short and to the point
 Is optional, but employers prefer one
 Use different resumes for different objectives
 Sample Objectives:
 To obtain a full-time position in marketing or sales
 Seeking a human services internship focusing on
adolescents
 An entry level position in financial services

9. Your education
 State your degree, institution,
location, and date of graduation
 List minors, GPA (if appropriate),
coursework and study abroad
 List coursework when it is unique

10. Education Sample
 Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE May 2013.
 Minor: Economics
 Overall GPA: 2.9 Major GPA: 3.2
 Study Abroad: London, Economics
Program, Winter 2012
 Related Courses: List course name

11. Your Experience
 Can include paid as well as intern or volunteer
positions
 May be in one section or two (Related
Experience and/or Other Experience)
 List Job title, Organization, Location, and Date
 Identify key responsibilities in order of priority
 Use action words as descriptors

12. Job Sample
 Blue Hen Ambassador, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE, Sept. 2011-present
 Promote the university to prospective students and
parents.
 Develop recruitment programs with the assistance
of the admissions staff.
 Participate on student panels and discussions.
 Assist in the processing of student applications.

13. Skills Section
 May include:
 Computer skills- think about what software,
etc you know how to use
 Language skills
 Writing or public speaking skills
 Special equipment
 Certifications

14. Honors/Awards and Activities
 Honors/Awards Section:
 Multiple honors/awards should be in a special category,
single awards under education
 Include dates where appropriate
 Explanations may be needed for clarification
 May include: scholarships, Dean’s List, Honorary
Societies, Athletic awards, Academic awards, Community
Service
 Activities Section:
 Clubs and social organizations
 Professional associations
 Recreational organizations
 Special interests
 Include leadership roles!

15. What Is Excluded?
 Irrelevant personal information
 Sex, religion, birth date
 Salary expectations
 Photograph
 List of references
 Preparea separate sheet with names, titles,
employer name, addresses, phone
numbers, and email addresses.
 Make sure you ask first!
 Inaccurate or negative information

16. Layout and Appearance
 Attractive and easy to read
 Do not use templates as they are difficult to edit
and can cause problems when scanning or
faxing
 Be concise - one page for new graduates!
 Be careful - no errors!
 Avoid ornate fonts, use 11/12 font sizes
 Margins should not be less than .75 on each side
 Do not fold, staple or mutilate!
 Use paper of a neutral color - white, gray or
beige!

17. Resume Language
 Is crisp, expressive, and succinct!
 Avoid personal pronouns
 Avoid unnecessary phrases
 Use parallel grammatical structures and
consistent verb tenses
 Use action verbs to create a vivid picture of
your skills and accomplishments!
 Created
 Scheduled
 Organized
 Tutored
 Collected

18. Contact Information
Lerner College Career Services Center
113 Lerner Hall
302-831-3160
www.lerner.udel.edu/careerservices
Main Career Services Center
401 Academy Street
302-831-2392
www.udel.edu/CSC
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