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Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.15,0:00:11.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(MUSIC). Did, you know,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.99,0:00:16.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,creating a personal brand is critical to any career development process
Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.13,0:00:20.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and crafting an impressive resume is one of its main components.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.70,0:00:23.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So what exactly is a resume?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.39,0:00:28.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a document that tells prospective employers exactly
Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.01,0:00:29.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what you want them to know about you
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.92,0:00:32.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and why you would be a good fit for their open position.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.46,0:00:34.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In a sense,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.30,0:00:37.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's a way for you to put your best foot forward,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.06,0:00:40.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a way to sell yourself on paper to a potential employer.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.14,0:00:43.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In order to sell yourself effectively,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.29,0:00:46.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm going to run through a checklist of what you should keep in mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.72,0:00:50.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Bear in mind everyone has a different opinion on what works,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.63,0:00:53.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but there are some overarching principles that
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.20,0:00:55.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seem to work well in most industries.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.16,0:00:58.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First, let's talk about formatting.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.15,0:01:03.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll need to create the framework of your resume by creating effective headings.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.75,0:01:07.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These can be your education and experience type sections,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.32,0:01:11.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but could also include leadership, scholarships, or honors.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.09,0:01:15.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It really just depends on what you want to present to potential employers.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.07,0:01:17.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once you know which sections you'll use,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.40,0:01:20.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll also want to consider putting the sections in an
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.01,0:01:22.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,order that best links your skills to an employer's opportunity.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.92,0:01:27.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's also good to keep in mind some general formatting rules. You want to
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.83,0:01:31.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have margins that are half an inch to one inch all the way around.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.69,0:01:34.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's also good to choose just one or two fonts and
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.99,0:01:37.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to keep the font at a 10- to 12-point size.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.22,0:01:41.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once you've gotten the framework set, you'll start filling in the gaps.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.70,0:01:43.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Starting at the top,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.12,0:01:46.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you want to provide your name and your accurate contact information.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.03,0:01:51.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some people also choose to include a link to their LinkedIn or other online profile.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.98,0:01:54.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'd recommend this if your online presence is up
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.42,0:01:56.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to date and helps to enhance your resume.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.43,0:02:02.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The next section of a resume is often a summary of skills or an objective statement.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:02.88,0:02:07.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This section can be really useful in providing context for the reader.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.37,0:02:10.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Why are you applying? Why are you the best fit?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:10.70,0:02:13.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can use this section to paint that picture effectively
Dialogue: 0,0:02:13.80,0:02:17.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and give context for what's to come in subsequent sections.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.90,0:02:20.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After the summary of skills or objective statement,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.82,0:02:24.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll often see an education section or an experience section
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.68,0:02:27.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,depending on which is more relevant to the position.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.77,0:02:32.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you've been in a degree program recently and honed in on new relevant skills,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.95,0:02:35.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you might lead with an education section.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.35,0:02:37.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you've been working in the field for many years
Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.83,0:02:39.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and want to take a next step in the field,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.82,0:02:40.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're already in
Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.03,0:02:45.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the experience section might make the most sense. In either case,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.05,0:02:49.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'll want the experiences outlined to be in reverse chronological order,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.40,0:02:53.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,highlighting your most recent education or experience first.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.44,0:02:55.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you begin to work on your experience section,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.99,0:02:59.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,be sure your bullet points include action verbs
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.02,0:03:02.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and tenses that reflect past or ongoing work.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.47,0:03:05.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Try not to exceed 2 to 4 bullet points per position.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.70,0:03:10.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Though this of course varies depending on your length of tenure at a position.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.69,0:03:13.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Bullet points to demonstrate key skills
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.31,0:03:15.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and major accomplishments using numbers and
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.00,0:03:21.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,percentages rather than routine tasks and duties after education and experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.43,0:03:23.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's a good idea to add other sections to
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.77,0:03:27.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,flesh out one complete or two complete pages.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.34,0:03:31.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Often students will consider a section called relevant course work and
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.51,0:03:36.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,projects to draw out some meaningful work completed within the classroom.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.26,0:03:40.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you're still looking for additional sections to complete your resume,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.67,0:03:42.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,consider volunteer work,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.57,0:03:45.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,honors, or extracurricular activities
Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.20,0:03:49.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,placing special emphasis on any leadership roles you may have had.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.44,0:03:51.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Finally and perhaps most importantly,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.92,0:03:54.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your resume is the first impression you get to
Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.20,0:03:56.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,make on someone who could possibly hire you.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.97,0:03:58.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So proof-free.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.44,0:04:02.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You're looking for consistency of formatting and error-free content.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.18,0:04:07.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Often, our worst enemy is having looked too long at our own work.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:07.72,0:04:11.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, ask a friend or two to give your resume a once over.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.40,0:04:15.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Does it look complete, informative, professional, and pleasing to the eye?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.52,0:04:18.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Does it make a compelling case for your candidacy?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.72,0:04:20.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If so, you're ready to go.