Resume Writing - Presented by: Career Development Unit Student Support Services 2012 - UTT

Resume Writing

      Presented by:
 Career Development Unit
 Student Support Services
          2012

What should be on
  your Resume
 Contact Information

 Career Objective

 Educational background

 Awards, skills, honors, etc.

 Work experience

 References

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    Contact Information

Your name, correct mailing address,
professional email address and
working phone number (s).
           Example:
           John Young
          #20 Esperanza Road
            Brechin Castle
                Couva
       john.young@mymail.com
         Home: (868)-636-0101
        Mobile: (868)-762-0101

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            Career Objective

   The purpose of the career objective
   is to communicate clearly the type of
   position you are interested in and the
   sort of work you’re hoping to do.

                  Example:
Objective: To achieve a position in Chemical
           Engineering with the opportunity for
           advancement.

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     Educational Background

- Should always be up to date

- Your most recent educational information
  is listed first;

- Include institution, degree, grade point
  average (GPA) – (especially if GPA is 3.0
  and above), graduation date or expected
  completion date;

- Mention/include academic honors,
  scholarships, etc.

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     Educational Background

                   Example:

Education:
        The University of Trinidad and Tobago
        Sept. 2008 - Present
        Bachelor of Applied Science in Process
        Engineering
        G.P.A.: 3.1/4.0 – (OPTIONAL)
        Anticipated Graduation Date: November 2012

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        Work Experience

- Include company name, job title,
  dates and duties performed (in bullet
  point form)

- Use action phrases to highlight your
  responsibilities you performed:
  planned, followed through with,
  created, etc.

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            Work Experience

                     Example:
Work Experience:
      Bullet Engineering         May – August 2009
      Electrical Maintenance Assistant
      - Assisted the Electrical Maintenance
        Manager with completing reports
      - Designed and created electrical report format

Note: Describe your functional skills using phrases
      with descriptive action verbs.

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 Honors, Awards & Affiliations

- These are important items and
   should be ranked in order by
   importance to career objective;

                     Example:

Honors & Awards:
Chemical Engineer Honor Society, Chairman’s List.,
Treasurer of the Point Lisas Student Guild, Captain of
the Table Tennis Club.

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       Additional Information

Include any specialized skills, training,
certification, etc.

                    Example:
Additional Information:
        - Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite 2007
        - Certified First Aider
        - In possession of a PLEA Passport

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             References

- Your references MUST be included
  on your resume;

- They    should be qualified or
  experienced individuals in their field
  who are willing to speak favorably
  on your behalf;

- Include at least 2 but no more than 3

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                References
- Include     the name of your
   reference’s, job title/position, place
   of work, email address and contact
   number (s)

                   Example:
References:
       Mr. Mango Tree
       Senior Electrical Engineer
       Bullet Engineering Limited
       mango.tree@mymail.com
       (868)-655-0001 (Office)
       (868)-680-1001 (Mobile)

Sample Resume        John Young
                                #20 Esperanza Road
                                   Brechin Castle
                                       Couva
                             john.young@mymail.com
                               Home: (868)-636-0101
                              Mobile: (868)-762-0101

Objective: To achieve a position in Chemical Engineering with the opportunity
            for advancement.
Education:
               University of Trinidad and Tobago        September 2008 - Present
               Bachelor of Applied Science in Process
               Engineering
               G.P.A.: 3.1/4.0 – (OPTIONAL)
               Anticipated Graduation Date: November 2011

Honors & Awards:
Chemical Engineer Honor Society, Chairman’s List – 4 semesters, Treasurer of the
Point Lisas Student Guild, Captain of the Table Tennis Club.

Work Experience:
            Bullet Engineering         May – August 2009
            SS Erin Road, Princes Town
            (868)-655-0001
            Electrical Maintenance Assistant
            - Assisted the Electrical Maintenance Manager with compiling
            reports
            - Designed and created electrical report format
Additional Information:
              - Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
References:
               Mr. Mango Tree
               Senior Electrical Engineer
               Bullet Engineering Limited
               (868)-655-0001 (Office)
               (868)-680-1001 (Mobile)

Resume Don'ts

• Do not include personal information, e.g.,
    age, sex, height, weight, marital status,
    photograph etc.

• Do not use the pronoun “I” or third person
    pronoun

• Do     not clutter your      resume    with
    nonessential information

•   Do not make any misrepresentations

• Do not list the courses completed on your
    resume

Where do you submit
after the CDU review
 u.tt/student_resumes.php

 You must use a “facebook” or
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Need Help?

For Assistance Contact:
 Career Development Unit
  642-8888 Ext: 88823 (888CD)

               careerdev@utt.edu.tt

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