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Resumes 101 - Building a Resume That Will Catch Their Eye

AGU via YouTube

Overview

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Discover how to craft an eye-catching resume in this informative webinar led by David Harwell, Director of Talent Pool at AGU. Learn essential resume principles, structure, and content, including effective introductions, job objectives, and highlight sections. Explore examples of bachelor's resumes and gain insights on what to include and avoid. Understand how to present education, skills, publications, and awards effectively. Get answers to common questions about salary requirements, job objective statements, and including volunteer activities. Master the art of creating a compelling resume that will set you apart in your job applications and boost your chances of success.

Syllabus

Introduction
What was it that you liked
What is a resume
Resume principles
Resume structure
Resume introduction
Job objective
Job listings
Bad examples
Highlight section
Car analogy
Examples
Bachelors Resume Example
Background
Poll
Poll Results
Education
Other Relevant Skills
Supporting Information
Publications and Presentations
References
Professional Awards Honors
What not to include
Be consistent
Avoid special formatting
How do you respond to the salary requirement
What is the job objective statement
Preferred type of employer
Volunteer activities
Project management

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