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Job Search Lesson 1

The typical resume sections are name and contact information, summary or objective, work experience, skills, education, and references. It provides examples and tips for each section, such as including achievements in the summary, describing relevant extracurricular activities in lieu of work experience for fresh graduates, and listing references who can speak to a candidate's job performance. The document also covers resume formatting best practices like using a simple font and clear headings.

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Job Search Lesson 1

The typical resume sections are name and contact information, summary or objective, work experience, skills, education, and references. It provides examples and tips for each section, such as including achievements in the summary, describing relevant extracurricular activities in lieu of work experience for fresh graduates, and listing references who can speak to a candidate's job performance. The document also covers resume formatting best practices like using a simple font and clear headings.

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Lesson 1: Preparing Your Resume


Resume
• Sometimes called a curriculum vitae or CV
• Usually has the following parts:
• Name and contact information
• Summary or objective
• Work experience
• Skills
• Education
• References

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Name and Contact
Information
• Indicate your full name, mobile number and
email address
• Use an email address that is based on your
name and easy for potential employers to
remember

✓ Amanda.DeGuzman@gmail.com
✘ kitty123@gmail.com

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Summary or Objective
• 1 to 2 sentences highlighting achievements, top skills,
work objective
• Skip buzzwords like "hardworking" or "team player"
• Include a hard skill or soft skill
• Mention career passions and why you are applying for
the position

“Computer Science graduate passionate about data engineering and machine


learning. Highly-capable leader, having led multiple Senior class projects to
completion. Proficient in a range of modern technologies including Python, Java and
Scala. Looking for opportunities to further enhance skills in functional programming
and data analytics."

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work experience
• Companies understand that fresh graduates
do not have formal job experience
• Describe other activities that show your
skills and work ethic, such as:
• Part-time work
• Work for family business
• Internships
• Volunteer work
• Extra-curricular activities like clubs and sports

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Skills
• Describe hard skills, which are related to
specific knowledge and abilities needed for
a job, such as:
• Project management skills
• Computer skills
• Copywriting
• Graphic design
• Bookkeeping
• Research

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Skills
• Describe soft skills, which are related to
personal qualities that can help you do well
in the workplace, such as:
• Details-orientation
• Adaptability
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Resourcefulness

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Example for college graduate:
education ABC University, 2016 – 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude
• List your most recent educational Merit Scholar
experience first
XYZ High School, 2012 – 2016
• Include the name of the school, Honors section, final class average of 91.5
years attended, honors received Class representative, Student Council
and positions held
• May also include certification Example for current college student:
courses and vocational classes 123 University, 2019 – present
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
Diploma expected 2023
Completed Coursework: Accounting,
Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior

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References
• Refer to people who can provide a
prospective employer with insight on your
job performance, personality, and work style
• Can be a former teacher, class adviser,
guidance counselor or supervisor

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resume format
• There are several resume templates online
that you can choose from
• Make sure your resume looks neat, easy to
read and professional
• Use a simple font
• Use clear headings, bullet points and short
paragraphs
• Double-check spelling and grammar

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