[nabs-l] Question about Resumes

Thu Feb 21 21:17:14 UTC 2013

Hello,
Thanks for this.  I was told to keep it at a page or less myself in the 
professional writing class I took at school a while ago. Do you seperate 
your info at the top from the rest of the resume with a line across the 
page?

Greg Wocher

Twitter name GWocher

On 2/21/2013 3:34 PM, Kaiti Shelton wrote:
> 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
>>>
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>>>
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