Writing Résumés

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• Introduction

• Contact Information Section

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• Work Experience Section

• Using Two Pages or More

• Introduction

• General Guidelines

• Resume Design

• PowerPoint Presentation

• Management Resumes

• Resume Workshop

• Education Section

• Experience Section

• Honors and Activities Section

• PowerPoint Presentation

• Reference Sheets

• Writing the CV

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• 'Soft skills': The intangible qualities companies crave -- BBCWorklife (28 July 2022)
  
  
• Daily Writing Tips
  [When it comes to basic grammar rules, even the most skilled writer can use a little reminder every now and then. The Daily Writing Tips blog was created with that exact sentiment in mind. Every day the team publishes a new article on a variety of writing topics, from a discussion of That vs. Which to 44 Resume Writing Tips. One particularly helpful article, English Grammar 101: All You Need to Know, is a one-stop-shop for basic grammar rules. Readers will not only find an overview of basic sentence structure, going over the difference between clauses and phrases, but also individual sections on the eight parts of speech: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Archived posts date back to 2007 and are sorted into a variety of helpful categories, including Grammar, Misused Words, Style, and Writing Basics. CDR -- The Scout Report, September 21, 2016, Volume 22, Number 41]
  
  
• Purdue Online Writing Lab: Job Search Writing
  
  [Applying for jobs can be a time-consuming, nerve-racking venture even for the experienced professional. It can be especially daunting for recent graduates who are entering the workforce for the very first time. The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), well known for its helpful writing resources, has created this practical guide to assist with Job Search Writing. Readers will find four sections to explore: Preparing an Application, Job Search Letters, Resumes and Vitas, and Video Resumes. This last section may be of special interest as it discusses the use of video aids for job applications, from planning to filming to editing footage. Readers interested in a more traditional application may appreciate the ample collection of Model Letters or a helpful discussion on resume page length among other great resources."] -- MMB, The Scout Report, Volume 22, Number 35, 09 September 2016
  

Recommended

 Purdue Online Writing Lab

Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers over 100 handouts on English writing skills. The collection could be called an online grammar book or a basic writing course. Categories covered include sentences, punctuation, parts of speech, spelling, methods of citing sources in research paper writing, English as a second language, and general writing concerns such as writers block, proofreading, non-sexist language, resume writing, business and professional writing, and coping with writing anxiety.

• from The Purdue Online Writing Lab Conducting Research General Research Papers Argument Papers Exploratory Papers Types of APA Papers APA General Format (7th Ed.) APA Sample Paper MLA General Format MLA Sample Paper Chicago-Turabian Manual of Style (CMOS 17th Ed.) General Format CMOS Author Date Sample Paper CMOS NB Sample Paper

  Job Search Writing
  
  [Applying for jobs can be a time-consuming, nerve-racking venture even for the experienced professional. It can be especially daunting for recent graduates who are entering the workforce for the very first time. The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), well known for its helpful writing resources, has created this practical guide to assist with Job Search Writing. Readers will find four sections to explore: Preparing an Application, Job Search Letters, Resumes and Vitas, and Video Resumes. This last section may be of special interest as it discusses the use of video aids for job applications, from planning to filming to editing footage. Readers interested in a more traditional application may appreciate the ample collection of Model Letters or a helpful discussion on resume page length among other great resources."] -- MMB, The Scout Report, Volume 22, Number 35, 09 September 2016
  
  
  

  Before the Exam, have a look at . . . from Writing Essays for Exams  <http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/737/01/>

  
  
  

  PowerPoint    Designing an Effective Powerpoint Presentation: Quick Guide Before You Start Design Principles Practical Guides Color Theory Presentation other presentation resources How many slides do you need to create a powerful academic presentation? -- Theo Tsaousides (18 June 2019)

• 10 Resume Mojo Boosters Most People Miss -- Liz Ryan, Human Workplace (20 July 2014)
  
  
• Online resume has its own rules -- KARA McGUIRE, StarTribune (22 August 2010)
  
  
  • Resume help online
    
    
    • Résumé tips from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management: www.csom.umn.edu/cms/page1959.aspx#Visual_Appeal
      
      
    • The Riley Guide, a free job strategy site: www.rileyguide.com
      
      
    • University of St. Thomas résumé writing webinars: www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/webinars/resume
      
      
    • CareerOneStop, the U.S. Department of Labor's career tips page: www.careeronestop.org
      
      
• ResumeBuilder
  
  
• 'Soft skills': The intangible qualities companies crave -- BBCWorklife (28 July 2022)
  
  

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