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1、 Resume Writing A resume is your chance to present your skills, knowledge and experiences to an employer using a concise and factual format. You should outline your education, work experiences, interests and other information which are relevant to the job you are applying for. DID YOU KNOW? Employer
2、s usually spend less than a minute scanning resumes! So make sure key information is easy to find and follow. A resume is not the place to file all your life successes. An employer only wants to know what is relevant to their job, not irrelevant information like where you went to primary school. You
3、 may like to create a master resume where you can list everything you have ever done in your life and use this to select relevant information each time you create a tailored individual resume for the employer. Consider utilising the Student ePortfolio to store and retrieve information its available
4、through QUT Virtual. Listing your skills analysed arranged assembled conducted created delegated demonstrated developed established evaluated examined formulated generated influenced initiated improved liaised managed monitored negotiated originated planned presented promoted reconciled reorganised
5、researched reviewed Possible Heading Alternatives Academic Background Career Achievements Career Objective Community and Professional Involvement Educational Background Leisure Activities Personal Information Professional Highlights Professional Experience Professional Skills Research Interests Rese
6、arch Skills Special Skills Specialist Knowledge & Skills You are for sale. Research the skills the employer wants by contacting the contact person and exploring the company website and marketing materials. You need to SELL to the employer the skills they need, so that they may BUY you for the job! T
7、o sell yourself, you need to stand out from the other applicants. Use this information sheet to gain ideas on how to set out and sell your skills to an employer. Standing out from the other applicants doesnt mean using coloured paper, fancy fonts or graphic designed resumes - it means tailoring your
8、self directly to the employer and highlighting your unique skills and talents. International students Which address? Include both your semester and home address if you are applying for a position in your home country. However, if applying for a position in Australia, your semester address is suffici
9、ent. What are you selling to the employer? Need help writing a professional skills list? www.myfuture.edu.au can assist with professional language and example resumes. EMILY APPLICANT 552 Smart Resume Drive CLEVERDALE QLD 4000 Phone: 0421 123 456 Career Objective Key professional Skills EDUCATION AN
10、D TRAINING 2008 to 2010 Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Biotechnology Queensland University of Technology Course GPA 5.4 on a 7 point scale (see attached academic transcript) Co-Majors Microbiology and Immunology (Include details of your specialisations) University Achievements 2008 QUT Scie
11、nce Student Prize for Outstanding Contributions University Skills Developed Projects and Assignments Project Title Key Accomplishments Biotechnology In Action project Utilised contemporary Biotechnology theories and practices Developed research skills and knowledge across a wide variety of contexts
12、Presented findings of research in a formal written document Molecular Genetics Group Project Design and construction of a molecular genetics model Working with a multidisciplinary team Appreciating cultural diversity in the workforce Utilising key biotechnology principles Microbiology for the next G
13、eneration Preparation of equipment, broths and agars Working knowledge of microbiological systems Preparation of an environmental impact report University Involvement 2009 President of Biotechnology Student Club 2009 Participant of QUT Career Mentor Scheme 2008 Student Member of Biotech Australia Me
14、mberships 2008-2009 Member of Australian Institute of Immunology Resume: Emily Applicant Page 1 of 3 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Continued) 2005 to 2008 Retail Assistant (8 hours per week) Good Eyes Optometrist Key Accomplishments: Demonstrated customer service skills, meeting monthly sales targets Prepared
15、 monthly reports to deadlines Community Involvement 2009 Red Cross Door Knock Appeal 2009, 2008 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run Hobbies and Interests Debating Tennis Reading Painting REFEREES Mary Luini Mark Edwards Manager Director Rather Large Company Good Feeling Human Resources Phone: 07 3434 1234 Ph
16、one: 0432 123 123 Resume: Emily Applicant Page 3 of 3 Sample Resume Please note this is an example only and is not the only way to present your resume Some things were never meant to be on a resume: Your date of birth/age Your marital status Your health status Your photo Anything not relevant to the
17、 position you are applying for Anything that could prevent you from being offered an interview Some things really need to be on your resume: Your name Phone Number Email Education and Training Qualifications Employment History Paid and Unpaid Work (if you have it) At least 2 referees who can discuss
18、 your professional skills To include your GPA? If your GPA is over 5 include it, however, if not, perhaps consider if the employer needs to know it at this stage and if highlighting your key subjects is more appropriate. Phone Numbers Having spacing in your phone numbers makes them easier to read. H
19、obbies and Interests Another optional extra. If you include it be smart about what you include. If you are studying design, include design as a hobby because it probably is. However, dont make stuff up because if you are asked about it in an interview you will look silly if you dont know anything ab
20、out one of your favourite hobbies! Community Involvement This is where you include the extra things you do outside of uni that add value to the community you live in, e.g. if you volunteer to collect money for the RSPCA, organise community events etc. Referees ALWAYS the last thing on your resume. R
21、eferees are people who can be contacted to talk about your professional fit for the job you have applied for its important to include referees who can talk about your professional skills. Page 3 Home Address General business practice is to include a postal/home address, however, some employers have
22、indicated that an email address and contact number is sufficient. Name - use very clear text. A Title is optional e.g. Ms, Mrs, Mr Email Address make sure it is professional! Page 1 Memberships Optional. If you are a member of professional associations, include this information here. You do not need
23、 to include that you are a member of the local golf club unless you can see that it would add value to your application! University Involvement Optional. This section is an opportunity to display all the extra things you have done at university. Phone Number Only include the number you want an emplo
24、yer to call you on. Make sure you have a professional sounding voice mail message! Education and Training Start with your most recent study and highlight the title of your course more than the university. Career Objective Optional. Some research suggests that a career objective really doesnt add val
25、ue to your resume. If you use one, it MUST be tailored to the specific employer each time you apply for a job. University Skills Developed - Projects and Assignments Particularly useful if you have limited relevant work experience. A great way to present the key skills developed through university p
26、rojects. You can add in and take out project work to reflect the employers requirements. Present the most recent one first and include only 3 to 4 dot points for each. Key Professional Skills Optional. These are a good idea if you have a few years of employment experience or you have had professiona
27、l experience throughout your uni course. Tailor 5-10 key skills that fit with what the employer is asking for. University Achievements Optional. Only included to highlight awards you have received while studying. MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE Fluent in mandarin and Cantonese: Outstanding communication sk
28、ills Travelled extensively in Asia and Europe: Global understanding of genetic engineering issues Lived and worked in Asia and America: ABC company has an office here EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Career Related 2009 Research Assistant (vacation internship - 8 weeks) Bundaberg Distilling Company Pty Ltd Key Ac
29、complishments: Routine analysis of rum and microbial analysis of production process Analysis of malt and barley. Testing involved: o Barley: germination, moisture, and protein o Malt: moisture, protein, and specific gravites o Waste water analysis: BOD, pH, suspended solids Colour analysis, microbia
30、l swabbing and plating, yeast propogation Project work on fermentation and yeast growth 2008-2009 Microbiology Laboratory Assistant (casual 10 hours per week) International Food Institute of Queensland Key Accomplishments: Preparing basic equipment, broths and agars Creation of an environmental impa
31、ct report Stock take and ordering of equipment Other 2007 to 2008 Customer Service Consultant (5 hours per week) Super Yummy Food Key Accomplishments: Undertook recruitment of casual staff Trained new and junior staff Prepared food and beverages to meet sales targets and company timeframes Resume: E
32、mily Applicant Page 2 of 3 Page 2 Multicultural Experience This is a MUST for International Students (optional for domestic students who have extensive international experience) as it allows you to sell and highlight your cross cultural skills and experiences. Simply dot point key highlights. Make l
33、inks with the skills you acquired from the experiences to the job you are applying for. Employment History paid and unpaid This section may include Vacation/Internship/Work Integrated Learning (WIL)/Work Experience as well as casual, full-time or part-time jobs. In this section there are two parts:
34、career related positions and other. This gives you the chance to break your employment into those positions that are related to the job for which you are applying and those that are not. Resume Feedback Service Careers and Employment can give you constructive feedback on your resume, cover letters a
35、nd application documents. Once you have your document/s ready, submit them to C&E via email to careersqut.edu.au, or drop them in to one of our offices. You will receive your feedback within 5 working days. To include your GPA? If your GPA is over 5 include it, however, if not, perhaps consider if t
36、he employer needs to know it at this stage and if highlighting your key subjects is more appropriate. Some things were never meant to be on a resume: Your date of birth/age Your marital status Your health status Your photo Anything not relevant to the position you are applying for Anything that coul
37、d prevent you from being offered an interview Some things really need to be on your resume: Your name Phone Number Email Education and Training Qualifications Employment History Paid and Unpaid Work (if you have it) At least two referees who can discuss your professional skills Page 3 EMPLOYMENT HIS
38、TORY (Continued) 2005 to 2007 Retail Assistant (8 hours per week) Good Eyes Optometrist Key Accomplishments: Demonstrated customer service skills, meeting monthly sales targets Prepared monthly reports to deadlines Community Involvement 2009 Red Cross Door Knock Appeal 2009, 2008 Bridge to Brisbane
39、Fun Run Hobbies and Interests Debating Tennis Reading Painting REFEREES Mary Luini Mark Edwards Supervisor Manager Bundaberg Distilling Company Pty Ltd Super Yummy Food Phone: 07 3434 1234 Phone: 0432 123 123 Resume: Emily Applicant Page 3 of 3 Community Involvement This is where you include the ext
40、ra things you do outside of uni that add value to the community you live in, e.g. if you volunteer to collect money for the RSPCA, organise community events etc. Referees ALWAYS the last thing on your resume. Referees are people who can be contacted to talk about your professional fit for the job yo
41、u have applied for its important to include referees who can talk about your professional skills. Phone Numbers Having spacing in your phone numbers makes them easier to read. Hobbies and Interests Another optional extra. If you include it be smart about what you include. If you are studying design,
42、 include design as a hobby because it probably is. However, dont make stuff up because if you are asked about it in an interview you will look silly if you dont know anything about one of your favourite hobbies! Need more help? Have a look at the online module on Resume & Letters in Blackboard click
43、 on Career development programs from the Careers & Employment website at www.careers.qut.edu.au. You could also attend a Resume Writing workshop youll find the workshop schedule under events in CareerHub. Its important for graduates to attach a certified photocopy of their most recent official Acade
44、mic Record. Downloading a copy of your Academic History from your Personal Profile on QUT Virtual may be acceptable to most employers as a substitute for an official Academic Record in the first instance. What do I include in the. section? Education and Training List your current university study fi
45、rst (highlighting your course name first, not the institution) followed by any other study such as TAFE or other training courses. Include your majors and minors if they are relevant to the job. Dont list all your uni subjects here - attach an academic transcript to your resume which has everything
46、presented clearly and officially on it. You could highlight a few subjects if they are specifically related to the position, and/or you did particularly well in them. You do not need to include your high school information on your resume but if you do, this is where it would come this is optional an
47、d in most cases leave it out! The most obvious students to leave it in would be an education student applying for work at a particular school, having been to a similar school. Remember, your resume should be maximising and focussing on your university study. University Skills Developed - Projects an
48、d Assignments You may have been involved in substantial project or assignment work during your university studies - this is where you put this information. Select projects or assessment items that highlight key skills the employer is looking for. This is probably one of the most exciting parts of your resume as it allows you to really sell your professional skills learnt at university to an employer. Employment History (paid and unpaid wo