Discussion Topics 
                 •Resume Writing 
        •The Job Application Process
                    •Work Ethics 
                   •Five Year Plan
                     •Study Skills
                               
           Resume 
             Writing
                               
          Resume Writing
 Your resume is You, In a Nutshell, so it is 
   important that your resume really showcase 
   your strengths and highlight those parts of 
   either your education or work experience 
   that an employer will find valuable. 
 Tips to consider
 • Keep it short - one page, if possible.
 •Be neat; make sure that you use bullet 
   points when necessary.
                               
         Resume Writing, 
 •                    Cont’d
   Be honest about your skills and work 
   experience.
 •Be concise and use action words 
   (developed, handled, organized, created, 
   etc) and phrases when describing your 
   experience.
 •Ask someone you trust to check over your 
   resume and make sure that they really 
                               
   critique your work.
         Resume Writing, 
                      Cont’d
 The Content of the Resume:
 Name, address, telephone and 
   e-mail address
 •All your contact information should go at 
   the top of your resume. 
 •Avoid nicknames. 
 •Use a permanent address and telephone 
   number.