{"id":7884,"date":"2018-05-31T17:52:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T01:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=7884"},"modified":"2018-05-30T17:53:41","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T01:53:41","slug":"resume-organization-made-simple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/resume-organization-made-simple\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume organization made simple"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

As the year comes to a close, the search for the ideal summer job begins. Wherever students may look, there\u2019s one component that is almost always needed: a fine-tuned resume. An applicant\u2019s resume is often the first thing an employer will see, therefore, it\u2019s necessary that it\u2019s well put together. This first impression could be the difference between whether an applicant does or doesn\u2019t get a position.<\/span><\/p>\n

When putting together a professional looking resume, there are some tips students should keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cChoose a different font from the defaults,\u201d Dr. Lars Soderlund, professor of technical and workplace writing, commented. He added that the basics are all too familiar \u201cand may make it more likely for your resume to be overlooked.\u201d Instead, opt for a less popular font that might help you stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soderlund also added that students should \u201cchoose a resume template that you like, and make sure it fits with what career you\u2019re pursuing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Junior communication studies major Karina Lopez, a Student Learning and Career Development employee, noted that students should \u201cdefinitely keep it to one page. Add in any current involvement or work experience.\u201d For those who have a lot of experience and are unsure what to include, she added that students should come into the office with a master resume and they will help ween it down to the important items.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, some students may struggle and feel as if they don\u2019t have enough to include \u2014 however, there are options.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFocus on education,\u201d Soderlund said. \u201cStudents forget that they\u2019re very qualified for a lot of jobs merely by virtue of being in college \u2026 if you don\u2019t have a ton of work experience, I recommend starting your resume with Education and having (Western) at the top.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Soderlund also noted that it\u2019s important to \u201cmake the most of your experience \u2026 whatever you\u2019ve done, find a way to generate bullets about it that reflect its importance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether a resume has been edited several times, or it hasn\u2019t even been started, a good place to go for some extra advice or help getting started is the SLCD office. Once there, it\u2019s important to keep an open mind. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes students want it to look one way, but at the same time we know what will be most effective,\u201d commented Lopez.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if a resume has been checked, edited and reworked time after time, it never hurts to get another set of eyes on it again.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI would definitely recommend coming in as many times as you can \u2026 coming in and polishing it off is great because feedback is always helpful,\u201d Lopez mentioned.<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially for graduating seniors, having a fine-tuned resume is of the utmost importance. <\/span><\/p>\n

It should be written with care, and reviewed as frequently as possible to make sure it matches the job and hits all of the main points.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at chealy16@wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n

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