reader.
◊Engaging > Relevant > Important > Call to Action
◊What’s in it for me?
Call to Action
Your resume needs to result in a call to action
How to Design a Resume
◊Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs
◊Design Restraints
How long is the average resume scanned on a first pass?
7-10 seconds
What is the last thing a recruiter or hiring manager reads before going through a stack
of resumes?
The job description
◊Common Job Description Structure
Requirements
Participate in select projects
Demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative
Work effectively as a team member; contributing to a positive working
environment by building solid relationships with team members
Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks
Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communications.
Problem solve on individual projects and in a team environment
Present to team and management throughout duration of projects
Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.2
◊Resume Overview
Must be no more than 1 page
Contains no spelling or grammar errors
Clearly formatted and easily skimmable for potential employers
Kept recent and relevant
◊Header
Sparky
2020 Sun Devil Ave | Tempe, AZ 85287 | 678-555-2424 | sparky@asu.edu
◊Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication May 2020
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ GPA 3.65
Awards: New American University Scholarship
◊Professional Experience
Lead Server May 2016 – Present
Donaldson’s Grill, Bilton Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
Direct Marketing
Direct Marketing: (noun) any type of marketing that seeks some sort of response from the
Solved customer problems in a fast-paced environment using effective
communication, listening, and negotiation skills, creating and maintaining repeat
clientele
Generated up to 50% product up sells per shift utilizing suggestive selling
techniques and recommendations resulting in increased restaurant sales
Lifeguard May 2014 – May 2016
City of Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ
Monitored and enforced the safety rules and regulations during pool hours for
approximately 200 visitors per day
Successfully trained over 50 people to become CPR certified using small group
session and individual instruction formats
◊Leadership /Volunteer Experience
Active Member August 2016 – Present
Club Involvement, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Successfully raised $12,000 for operational fund by soliciting over 30 local
business with printed sponsorship packages, face-to-face meetings, and cold calls
Administrative duties include taking meeting minutes, updating membership roster
of 140 active members, and sending out monthly communication updates via
Constant Contact
President August 2015 – May 2016
National Honors Society, My Favorite High School, Gilbert, AZ
Coordinated and ran monthly meetings by preparing agenda, scheduling guest
speakers, and leading group discussions
Collaborated with the group’s Advisor in interviewing and selecting Executive
Board members, successfully filling all seven Board positions as well as all 14
Committee Chair positions
Presented to fellow board members and wrote 13 board proposals which resulted
in the development of the school’s first homeless education program
◊Skills
Technical: Advanced Excel, SQL, Photoshop
Language: Fluent in Mandarin, Proficient in Spanish
◊Bullet Points/Accomplishment Statements
Planned end-of-year carnival by working with local businesses for goods and services
donations which raised $4,000 in carnival items
Task (start with strong verb): Planned end-of-year carnival
Action: by working with local businesses for goods and services donations
Result: which raised $4,000 in carnival items
How to Write a Cover Letter
◊Cover Letter Overview
Consists of an intro, middle, and concluding paragraph
Contains no spelling or grammar errors
Show what you can do for the company (not the other way around)
Expand on what is already on your resume
◊Intro
Provide a short intro – include the job you are applying for and why you are excited to
apply
I am interested in the Project Program Coordinator position I found on Sun Devil
CareerLink. I am currently majoring in Business Communications at the W. P.
Carey School of Business. Through my education and experience, I have
demonstrated a strong ability to support and implement project management
initiatives.
◊Middle
Explain and relate how your education and specific experiences relate to the job
requirements
As a Project Management Intern, I coordinate large scale marketing projects to
support and promote department sponsored events with over 1,500 attendees. With
great attention to detail, I establish timelines and analyze resources to meet project
goals. I combine this skill with my excellent written and verbal communication
skills to effectively present ideas to various departments and members of upper-
level management. I am highly service oriented and use this strength as the
foundation to build effective working relationships.
◊Conclusion
End with a short wrap up by thanking the employer and conveying enthusiasm to
further discuss the position
I am excited for the opportunity to devote my passion for optimizing project flow
and executing tasks to support the innovative efforts of the Department of Student
Engagement. Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be reached at 678-
555-2424 and sparky@asu.edu.
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