By admin, on May 15th, 2009 (I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)
- Resume phrases should emphasize what you accomplished, but should be relevant to the job to which you are now applying
- If resume phrase isn’t obviously related to the prospective position, re-phrase it to make relevance obvious OR get delete it
- Use active verbs to write your resume phrases (i.e. designed, organized, summarized); avoid passive language (i.e. was responsible for designing, have organized, had to summarize)
- U.S. resumes don’t have to include full employment history, or personal information (marital status, SSN/SIN, etc.)
- U.S. standard resume = 1 page; Canadian standard resume= 1-2 pages.; international resumes vary – usually 1-3 pages
- Make sure resume addresses the specific needs of the prospective employer by demonstrating evidence of how you have used relevant skills
(See the original Quick Resume Writing Tips)
By admin, on March 8th, 2009 (I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)
- While a student identify skills that you lack or need improved. Seek opportunities to develop those skills. Be creative; get involved. Involvement can be short or long term.
- Student organizations, (clubs, Greek life) are great places to consider
- Get communications skills through toastmasters, phone-a-thons, admissions tour guide, as tutor, RA, peer advising, athletics
- Get organizational skills through event planning, lab assistant, library/book store clerk, office (campus) assistant
- Get team work skills through athletics, intramurals, Habitat builds, theatre/music productions, campus councils, trip coordination
(I am considering running a series of posts highlighting different transferable skills and the common on-campus and off-campus jobs or volunteer opportunities where each skill might be developed. Would you be interested in this type of post? Please let me know – leave a comment.)
By admin, on February 28th, 2009 (I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)
- If you need to write a term paper, look for ways to write on a topic related to your field or industry, even in unrelated classes.
- Try to identify, early in college, the type of writing expected in your field. Get samples of this type of writing.
- I like this idea – one writing professor I know has students interview professionals in their fields of interest to find out what type of writing is required – it can vary greatly from field to field and from industry to industry.
- While a student, keep a file of writing samples from courses.
By admin, on February 20th, 2009 (I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)
- Who’s on your success team? Surround yourself with individuals who inspire you. These should be people you trust, whose work ethic is admirable.
- Drop the “friends” that are unmotivated and are sabotaging their own success.
- Your success team doesn’t have to be in your field or industry. They do need to be honest with you, but also encouraging.
- You don’t have to connect with these individuals everyday, but connecting is important. Update them regularly and remember to inquire about their lives.
- Members could include professors, coaches, advisors, career counselors, industry professionals, co-workers and fellow students.
- Success teams work best if they are mutually beneficial – remember to give back.
- Would anyone want you on their success team?
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