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    This document provides guidance on customizing resumes and cover letters. It discusses including key sections like identification information, education, experience, and activities on a resume. For cover letters, it recommends customizing the opening, middle, and closing paragraphs for each application by matching skills to the job description. The document also outlines career development phases including self-assessment, exploring options, gaining experience, and planning for the future. Services from the career center are mapped to each phase.

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    This document provides guidance on customizing resumes and cover letters. It discusses including key sections like identification information, education, experience, and activities on a resume. For cover letters, it recommends customizing the opening, middle, and closing paragraphs for each application by matching skills to the job description. The document also outlines career development phases including self-assessment, exploring options, gaining experience, and planning for the future. Services from the career center are mapped to each phase.

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    Customizing Your Resume and Cover Letter

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    CUSTOMIZING YOUR RESUME

    AND COVER LETTER


    Career Services
    Baker University Center 533
    740-593-2909
    www.ohio.edu/careers
    RESUMES
    BASIC REFRESHER
     Identification Information
     Objective/Summary

     Education

     Experience and Activities

     Important guidelines

    NOTE: There is no definitive right way to create your resume


    IDENTIFICATION DATA
     Name, address, phone number, email
    CAREER OBJECTIVE
     Optional? Opinions vary
     What skills do you bring?

    Not
    “Desire a position in business.”
    Instead
    “A position in business management utilizing skills in strategic
    management, business research and information management.”
    “Highly motivated communication specialist with experience
    developing internal communication material
    EDUCATION
     Include
     University,location, degree (Bachelor of ________),
    graduation date, major/minor, GPA
    EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
     Work/Relevant/Internship/Other Experience
     Consistency is key (organization, position/title, dates, location)
     Use active verbs, sentence fragments
     Use numbers, specific results
     Prioritize bullets based on job description

     Student Activities
     Can use same format as experience
     Time management, Teamwork, Leadership, etc
    IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
     Must be positive with most important points first
     Highlight, underline, capitalize key messages
     Be concise and clear—you have 10-20 seconds to make
    your point
     Résumé is a flexible document

     Show your results/accomplishments with numbers

     Customize your resume for every position


    STRATEGIES TO CUSTOMIZE
     Think from employer perspective
     Research the company – online and networking
     Study the job description to understand what type of characteristics
    and experience they want
     Reflect on how your experiences match what they’re looking for
     Make sure your most relevant experience is at the top (similar to a
    news story)
     Make sure the bullets under your experience match their
    requirements (borrow their words)
     Sell yourself with your objective/qualifications summary
    ACTIVITY (SEE HANDOUTS)
     Identify some key points in the job description that
    highlight what they’re looking for
     Identify where Evan has that type of experience on his
    resume
     Talk to the people next to you about how would you
    customize his resume
     Shouldany experience be moved up?
     Any bullets need to be created, edited or moved up?
     What words should he be sure to use?
     What could be a sample qualification summary?
    SAMPLE RESUMES
     Online resource
    www.esampleresume.com
     Resume Guide Handout
    COVER LETTER?
    GENERAL LAYOUT
    Opening Paragraph
     Why writing, what applying for, why interested
    Middle Paragraph
     Skills,experience, education, etc. that may be of
    interest/relate to position
     Evidence that you have researched the organization
    thoroughly and that you possess skills used within that
    organization
    Closing Paragraph
     Interest in interviewing, contact info, thanks
    STRATEGIES TO CUSTOMIZE
    Opening Paragraph
     Find someone on the inside
    Middle Paragraph
     Match your list of skills with the job requirements
     Borrow words from the job description

    Closing Paragraph
     Research the corporate website and try to understand their
    mission statement
    SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION
    Sample Job Description: Sales Rep
    You will be need to possess the following:
    0-3 years in a results driven sales position
    A need based selling approach targeting decision makers to
    convert prospects into clients in a zip code protected territory
    Ability to cross-sell into an existing base of clients

     
    Company Mission Statement: To make healthcare more cost-
    effective, so our customers can focus on their clients.
    CUSTOMIZED LETTER SAMPLE
    I am applying for the Outside Sales position posted on Ohio
    University’s CareerLink.com. During a recent conversation with your
    national sales director, Bob Smith, he mentioned that you are looking for
    someone with my background and experience.
     
    I am a motivated sales professional with more than 1 year of
    direct sales experience. As the intern for the sales division of Company X,
    I was recognized by my supervisors for my ability to develop solutions
    customized for the client’s needs, to convert prospects into clients, and to
    cross-sell product to the existing client base. I am driven by results and
    possess strong communication skills.
     
    I would love to learn more about this position and I welcome the
    opportunity to discuss how my skills and ideas can help Company X make
    healthcare more cost-effective for your customers. I can be reached at
    (555) 555-5555 or [email protected].
    CAREER DEVELOPMENT PHASES
    Plan for Future Self-Assessment
    Meet Tom: Meet Zach:
    He has selected the career path the best fits He has yet to choose a major and has no
    him at this time. He is ready to get his idea what he wants to do for a career.
    first full-time job and wants some He’s wondering where to even
    help ensuring he’s creating a begin to look for answers.
    good impression on potential
    employers.

    Get Experience Explore the Options

    Meet Erin: Meet Heather:


    Erin has narrowed her career Heather has broad interests and is trying to
    options to a couple choices and determine which major she should declare.
    wants to start learning what it’s After her self-assessment, she has
    like in the “real world” so she can definitely narrowed it down to two and is looking for
    decide the career path she wants to begin. more information on the majors and career
    She’s wondering how to gain relevant opportunities each one could lead to after
    experience and obtain internships. college.
    CAREER DEVELOPMENT PHASES
    4. Plan for Future 1. Self-Assessment
    Services: Services:
    •Bobcat Mentor Network •FOCUS self-assessment tests
    •Bobcat CareerLink •Major & career advising
    •Job Search Assistance
    •Mock Interviews
    •Career & Internship Overarching Services:
    Fairs •Walk-ins
    •Individual Career
    Counseling
    3. Get Experience Appointments 2. Explore the Options
    •Seminars & Workshops

    Services: Services:
    •Bobcat Mentor Network •CareerBeam
    •Bobcat CareerLink •Bobcat Mentor Network
    •Resume Review •“What Can I Do With This Major”
    •Career & Internship Fairs handouts
    •Campus Involvement Center

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