BUSN 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Deutscher Motor Sport Bund, Microsoft Word, Voicemail
DATE: 3/17/14 BUSN 1100
Intro to Co-op CRN: 36773
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What is a resume?
A brief, concise document that presents, and effectively sells, your
most relevant and positive credentials for employment.
● Clear, concise, and targeted to the type of job for which you are
applying.
● An effective marketing tool that makes a good first impression.
Employers, on average, give resumes 8-20 seconds, so make it count.
● Has no typos or grammatical errors.
Resume format
DMSB Co-op uses standard format that is easily recognizable by our
co-op employers
● Start with a blank Microsoft Word document using margins
between .5 and 1.25
● Select an easy-to-read font that won’t cause formatting issues
when emailing or uploading
● Use a font size between 10-12 points
● Selectively use bold, underlining and italics to emphasize what is
important
Outline
Contact Information
● Education ( Degree, Concentration, Minor) Activities GPA if
3.0 or Above Work Experience Summer Internships Part-time jobs
Volunteer Activities Skills Computer Languages Interests
Heading
Contact Information- methods of getting in touch with you
● Full Name (emphasize with bold or font size)
● Address (school and/or permanent)
● Telephone number (professional outgoing voicemail message)
● Email Address (professional)
Education
List highest degree you have earned or are working toward and provide
details first
● Reverse chronological order (list high school 2nd if you choose to
include)
● Type of degree
● Location of institution
● Dates of expected graduation (month/year)
● Concentration/minors
● GPA if 3.0 or above
● Also list in this section any awards, honors, or activities
you take part in at this institution
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Document Summary
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