Entry Level Resume Guide Page 2
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Resume Purpose, Design, & Mechanics…………..……………………..Page 3
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Key Elements of a Successful Resumes………………….……………....Page 4
This document is intended to guide you in creating your resume by outlining
important types of information to include and tips for doing so in a professional and
persuasive manner. Please note this is not intended as a template and the format
employed may or may not best represent you. Consider meeting with a Peer Career
Advisor to discuss how you might best layout your own resume.
III.
Transferable Skills & Action Verbs……………………………………….Page 5
Transferable skills are those that can be applied in a variety of industries and job
functions. Considering which transferable skills you want to convey to employers is a
great place to start when composing your resume. This list is a sampling of the types of
skills you might highlight on your resume, in addition to those skills that are more
specific to your major, intended industry, or job function.
A sampling of action verbs is also included on this page. Be sure to use strong action
verbs to begin each of your bulleted statements, previewing the skill to be exemplified
through the accomplishment statement.
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Chronological Resume Samples...………………………………………...Pages 6-11
In this most commonly accepted resume format, job titles and employers are
emphasized, starting with your most recent experiences to illustrate a progressive work
history. Your skills and accomplishments are described through bulleted statements
under each position. This resume type is recommended for people who have recently
graduated with a bachelor’s degree, those who are staying within the same career field,
and candidates with few time gaps in their job history. This type is most often preferred
by employers because it is easy to scan, highlights job titles, employers, and dates, and
clearly ties candidates’ skills and accomplishments to their work histories.
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Functional & Combination Resume Samples...………………………..Pages 12-13
This format is an option for candidates who have changed employers frequently,
have gaps in their employment history, or are hoping to transition to a new industry
or unrelated job function. Functional resumes enable candidates to highlight
transferable skills, placing less emphasis on employment dates, job titles, and
employers.
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Additional Career Center Resume Resources…………………………...Page 14
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