CRJU 20123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Calibri, Nace International, Times New Roman
Resumes and Cover Letters 101: Get Noticed & Win the Interview
Your resume should be a summary not a list
Top 10 Skills Preferred by Employers – NACE Job Outlook Survey 2017
1. Communication Skills (verbal)
2. Work in a team structure
3. Make decisions and solve problems
4. Plan, organize, and prioritize work
5. Obtain and process information
6. Analyze quantitative data
7. Technical knowledge of the job
8. Create and/or edit written reports
9. Sell to or influence others
10. Proficiency with computer software programs
Developing Your Resume
• Most recruiters and hiring managers prefer the chronological resume
o Relevant experience is listed in reverse chronological order; starting with the most
recent and going back
• Employers want to see your experiences and actions demonstrated quickly and clearly
• Your resume should be easy to read and organized
• The resume should not be an autobiography but a summary of your most relevant
experiences, contributions, and qualifications
Education Section
• List degrees completed and/or the program you’re enrolled in
• Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Expected December 2019
• Minors: Psychology & Political Science
o GPA:
o Dean’s List, 2 semesters
Experience Section
• Include work, involvement, research, leadership, military, athletics, coursework, and
internships
• Verbs come first; pay attention to tenses
• Quantify if possible; qualitative if not
• Only solid bullets; no paragraphs
Additional Resume Sections
• Relevant Coursework
• Projects
• Honors/Awards
• Study abroad (International Experience)
• Professional associations
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Document Summary
Resumes and cover letters 101: get noticed & win the interview. Your resume should be a summary not a list. Education section: list degrees completed and/or the program you"re enrolled in, texas christian university, fort worth, texas, bachelor of science in criminal justice, expected december 2019, minors: psychology & political science, gpa, dean"s list, 2 semesters. Include work, involvement, research, leadership, military, athletics, coursework, and internships: verbs come first; pay attention to tenses, quantify if possible; qualitative if not, only solid bullets; no paragraphs. Additional resume sections: relevant coursework, projects, honors/awards, study abroad (international experience, professional associations, campus and community involvement. Cover letter 101: highlights relevant skills and experiences for a specific position, should be addressed to a specific person/company, quick tips: Use the a. i. d. a (catch attention, capture interest, create desire, and call to action) First impressions you have 15 seconds: attire, professionalism, firm handshake, communication, confidence, body language.