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 April 27th, 2009 
Many valuable transferable skills can be gained through common on-campus jobs and activities. This series of articles, “Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus” highlights some common positions found on many university campuses (not an exhaustive list of campus positions). Each article will feature a different transferable skill and provide examples of resume phrases that coincide with the campus positions.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Library worker
- Sorted and reshelved books and media
- Processed faculty and graduate student requests for interlibrary loans
- Labeled, stamped and sorted hundreds of books with 100% accuracy
Continue reading Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus: Organizational »
By admin, on March 25th, 2009  Many valuable transferable skills can be gained through common on-campus jobs and activities. This new series of articles, “Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus” highlights some common positions found on many university campuses (not an exhaustive list of campus positions.). Each article will feature a different transferable skill and provide examples of resume phrases that coincide with the campus positions.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Library worker
- Answered patron questions, referred them to appropriate resources
- Communicated regularly with supervisor and co-workers to ensure efficient transition between shifts
- Trained new student staff to on library procedures and on how to use electronic databases
Continue reading Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus: Communication »
By admin, on March 3rd, 2009 It can sometimes be challenging to come up with ways to describe your accomplishments, especially those from academic settings. Here are a handful of resume phrases that Marketing majors may find useful:
Continue reading Resume Phrases – Marketing »
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