[nabs-l] Question about Resumes

Thu Feb 21 20:34:45 UTC 2013

Hi Greg,

Sorry for the blank post earlier; my internet went out when I hit send
and the information didn't go through.  Hopefully what I was going to
say will go through this time.

There are many different ways to format a resume, but I can tell you
how I have been taught to do it.  If anyone else has suggestions which
sound like they'll work better feel free to pacemail them together to
get the best possible resume.  I'll show you how I've done it as well
as provide examples.

First, start by putting your name at the top of the page.  Make the
font bold and centered.  You can also make it larger by a few font
sizes, but I'd say no more than 18 point.  I like to keep mine between
14 and 18 depending on how much information I have to put into the
resume.  Below that, type some contact information.  The font for this
should be shrunken back to 12 point, unbolded, and kept centered.
Something like this would work, "Phone: (123)456-7890.  New line,
Email: joe.schmow at gmail.com," should work.

Next, type the following headings left side justified and in bold 12
point font.  There is some flexibility in this, but here is what I've
used; Objective, Education, (optional, Personal Qualities),
Activities, Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, Awards and Honors,
and Recommendations/References.  These headings give you the skeleton
for your resume.  If you don't have anything to put in any of these
sections delete the heading and ignore it.

When you write the information under these headings, it is important
to note that you do not write in complete, gramatically correct
sentence.  By that I mean you should still check spelling and such,
but these sentences will not follow the traditional form.  Most will
be in past tense without a subject because they're all referring to
you in the first place.  All font under these headings should also be
left side justified and unbolded, 12 point.  Be sure to leave a blank
line between each section.

Objective:  For this heading you write the position you're going for.
Example, "To obtain a position as CEO of Joe Schmow Inc," or, "To
obtain a position as a McDonalds manager."

Under education you'll put the schools you've attended, their
addresses, and when your degree was received.  If you haven't received
your degree yet say degree expected and give the date.  Put the most
recent school or the one you're attending now first.  Example:
Education:
The University of Dayton.
300 College Park. Dayton Oh. 45469.
Degree Expected: May 2016.
Colerain High School.
8801 Cheviot Rd. Cincinnati Oh. 45251.

Next, if you like you can put a personal qualities section if you wish
to mention that you have a "strong work ethic," "good communication
skills," or "detail-oriented and thurrough with work."  List whatever
qualities you like in a similar manner.

For the activities section list things you were involved in outside of
school or work.  Mention them in most recent to least recent order and
include dates.  Be sure to mention things such as if you held an
officer position in a club or organization.

Work Experience: For work experience list your most recent job first
and work backwards from there.  List the dates you held the job, then
write what your responsibilities were using a past-tense style.  If
you are still currently employed in the first job you list just say
something like "May 2012-present."  Example:
Work Experience:
Joe Schmow Inc.  May 2012-Jan 2013.
Assisted customers with... contributed to... recorded... etc.

Volunteer Experience is formatted the same way.  The thing you've
volunteered for most recently goes first and you follow that same
format.
Volunteer Experience:
Volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul.  Feb 2013.
Assisted with... duties included... etc.

Awards and Honors is more like the activities heading in formatting.
List the thing you've achieved most recently and work backwards.
Remember that these are not just awards, but can also include
memberships in prestigious groups or organizations which didn't quite
fit into the activities section.  Fake example:
Awards and Honors:
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  Jan 2013.
Elected to the Ohio House of Representatives.  Nov 2012.
Inducted into the ... hall of fame.  Jul 2011.
Nominated for a Grammy award.  Apr 2009.
Accepted as a member of Mensa.  Jan 2007.

Last you have Recommendations or References, you can choose either
title.  This is a list of people, usually no more than 2 or 3, who
would be willing to recommend you to the potential employer.  These
people should not be family.  Example:
References:
Kaiti Shelton
Former Colleague at Joe Schmow Inc.
Phone: (123)456-7890.
Email: kaiti at email.com.
It helps to list these references in order of who has known you
longest or who would give you the best review.  If you don't want or
need to list someone's contact information you could also do this:
References:
Available upon request.

Tip: Don't worry about keeping the resume at a page minimum.  That's
something they always told me in high school but in reality employers
would rather read one and a half pages of good information than a one
page resume with some important details removed for space.  If you
pack your resume with the right stuff and it goes over a little it's
not a big deal.

This should give you a solid resume.  Hope this helps.

On 2/21/13, Kaiti Shelton <crazy4clarinet104 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 2/21/13, Greg Wocher <icewolf2011 at gtwebdesign.us> wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> I am an Computer Information Systems major with a specialization in web
>> development and administration.  I have the opportunity to apply for a
>> job for the college I attend, DeVry University Online, as a website
>> accessibility specialist.  I was wondering if anyone had any tips on
>> creating a resume or could point me in the right direction for some
>> online tips?
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Greg Wocher
>>
>> --
>> Twitter name GWocher
>>
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