Writing a resume
What is a resume?
A document that lists your work experience, job skills, and education
What is a cover letter?
A short letter with which you introduce yourself to the hiring committee and describe your qualification for the open position
Name three hard skills.
Being bilingual or multilingual; operating machines; construction skills; electrical and HVAC systems; welding; carpentry; plumbing; ...
Name three characteristics of good employees.
dedicated/committed; hard-working; disciplined; motivated; reliable; honest; professional; ...
Which verb tenses do we generally use in a resume?
past tense for past jobs; present tense for your current job and your personal summary
How long should a resume be?
1-2 pages
How long should a cover letter be?
1-2 pages
Name three soft skills.
Time management; leadership; problem-solving; willingness to learn; teamwork; dependability; ...
Name three characteristics of bad employees.
rude; lazy; unreliable; unmotivated; disorganized; dishonest; ...
Which verb tenses do we use in a cover letter?
present tense for your current job, your skills, and your goals; past tense for past jobs
Name three sections one can find in a resume.
Professional Summary; Work Experience; Volunteer Experience/Community Engagement; Education & Certifications; Skills & Competencies; Awards
Name three sections one can find in a cover letter.
Personal Address; Date; Employer Address; Greeting; Opening; Middle; Conclusion; Sign-off
Explain what hard skills are.
Hard skills are skills that one develops through specialized education and training.
Name one core competency that is part of the UGA Staff Competency Model.
Acts with Integrity; Communicates Effectively; Learns & Shares; Makes Sound Decisions; Serves Others; Supervises Others
Spanish: actitud
English: ...
attitude
When you write a description of your duties/responsibilities for a job, which words should you use to start each bullet point?
Action verbs (managed, supervised, organized, trained, created, …)
What information should you include in a cover letter?
Why I am interested in the job; what skills and experience that apply to the open position do I have; why I am the best candidate for the job
Explain what soft skills are.
Soft skills are personality skills that influence how one works independently and with others.
Name one job performance competency that is part of the UGA Staff Competency Model.
Technical knowledge; Professional skills; Job performance; Standard Operating Practices; Safe Work Practices
What is the grammatically correct way to say the following?
She no say nothing.
She did not say anything.
What is the name of a resume for academics? (Hint: It’s not ‘resume’.)
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Which words and phrases should you use in a cover letter to show that you are the right candidate for the open position?
You should use words and phrases from the job description to show that your skills and work experience match the requirements of the open position.
What can you do to further develop your soft skills?
Take soft skills training; practice in the workplace and in your daily life; find a mentor and ask for feedback
What is “UGA Journeys”?
“UGA Journeys” is a new system to track the career development of UGA employees.
How do we say the following sentence correctly?
I am good employer because I have teamwork and time management.
I am a good employee because I work work well in a team and I can manage my time effectively.