Resume Writing for Jobs and Internships

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Resume Writing for
Jobs and Internships
Stefano Verdesoto
Graduate Assistant
UB Career Services
University at Buffalo
259 Capen Hall
ub-careers.buffalo.edu
(716) 645-4499

Before We Get Started…
• What’s your name?
• What’s your major/field of study?
• Have you ever written a resume?
– If so, what was it for?

What is a Resume?
• A concise, complete document that outlines
your unique work-related education, skills,
accomplishments, and experience
• Helps secure you an interview
• Usually 1-2 pages
– Especially for someone just starting out!

Resume Layout
• Layout
– to (most important to least)
– Reverse chronological order (present to past)
– Avoid overusing bold and italicized text!

Resume Format
• What do you think is the most common mistake?
– Inconsistency! In formatting and spacing
• Margins should be the same
• Format all sections exactly the same
• No spelling errors

Consistent Resume Format

Contact Information
• Really important!
• Should be visually appealing – brand yourself!
• Make it easy to contact you
• It’s okay to have 2 addresses
• Have a professional voicemail and email
– No “Sexy and I Know It” ring-backs
– No sxcbbyx3@hotmail.com

Objective
• Optional!
• If you do have one, make sure it’s SPECIFIC
– Target a specific company and position
– List 2-3 specific skills you will bring
• Avoid “dedicated,” “motivated,” “hard-working”
• You can find the specific skills they’re looking for on
the job postings!
– Example: To obtain the Marketing Internship at
Shea's Performing Arts Center to utilize my
public relations experience and promotional
writing skills.

Contact Information and Objective

Education
• Start with most recent – UB!
• Write out the full name of school and degree
• List your GPA if it’s over a 3.0
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Expected May 2017
GPA 3.8/4.0
• List other colleges if you received a degree
• After your sophomore year, ditch HS stuff

Experience
• Include employment, internships, leadership
experience, volunteer work, etc.
– Write bullet points describing skills developed
and achievements
– Start your bullet points with “action words” (pg13)
– Use “buzz words” the company is looking for
– Consider breaking up experience section
• Related Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Work Experience
• Marketing Experience… etc.

Writing Action Statements
• Focus on what you learned or accomplished
rather than just stating your duties
• Avoid using passive words such as “assisted”
• Quantify your accomplishments when possible

Strong vs. Weak Action Statements
• Weak: Took orders for customers.
• Strong: Provided excellent customer service to
a high volume of customers by taking orders,
promoting new specials, and preparing food.
• Weak: Assisted people with their diets.
• Strong: Prescribed individual exercise programs
and offered nutritional advice to 10 clients.

Other Common Sections
• Skills: languages, computers, etc.
• Professional Affiliations/Certifications
• Projects: especially important for more
technical majors
• Relevant Coursework: 300/400 level
• Publications: published research with professors
• Honors and awards: academic and community
• Campus Involvement: member or officer of
clubs

Key Points to Remember
• Tailor your resume to each employer
• Show what YOU can do for THEM
• 10-15 seconds on average
• Be specific and quantify when possible
• Make it look professional – no errors!

LinkedIn
• Once your resume looks professional, create a
LinkedIn profile!
• What is LinkedIn?
– Professional networking website
Showcase your experiences/skills on your profile
(like a virtual resume)
Network with and learn from other students,
alumni, and professionals
Look through job postings – see what it takes!
Join professional and field-specific groups

Mini LinkedIn Tutorial

Any questions?

Get Started!
• Write a resume
• Bring it to UB Career Services
– Express Career Consults
• Same-day, 20-minute appts.
• Monday through Friday
• 12pm to 4pm

Thank You!
• Quick and easy survey time!
• Please be sure to sign in
• Any questions or want to schedule an appt.?
• Come to our office or give us a call
259 Capen Hall
(716) 645-2231

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