Writing a great resume

Thunwa Theerakarn

http://thnwa.com/resume
CV (Curriculum Vitae) vs Resume
What’re the di erences?

CV Resume

has no length limit one to two pages long

only includes details about your
details the whole course of your
work experience and skills that are
career
relevant to the job opening
for academic purposes
(school, university, research, for jobs
academic jobs)

Sometimes these words are used interchangeably.

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How important is your resume?

• very important
“You never get a second chance to make a
first impression.”

- Will Rogers
Why is a resume important?

• It outlines your relevant skills and experience.

• It displays the bene ts you o er employers.
• It grabs the attention of employers.
• It helps matching you to the position.
• It can lead to an interview.
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1750 First Street, La Verne, CA 91750 555"La"Verne"Way,"La"Verne,"CA""
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Sociology May 2015
OBJECTIVE"
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA To"obtain"an"on<campus"position"serving"my"fellow"students"which"utilizes"my"strong"communication"
skills."
RELATED COUSEWORK (in progress *) "
• Social Problems • Sociology of Deviance* EDUCATION!
• Research Methods • Senior Thesis *(Adolescents and deviance) University!of!La!Verne,!La!Verne,!CA! ! !!!!!! !!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Expected"Graduation:"June"2016"
Bachelor"of"Arts,"Business"Administration"
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE GPA:"3.5"
Case Management Intern June 2014 – Present "
T.Y.K.E.S. Resource Center, Chino, CA HONORS/AWARDS"
• Collaborate with community agencies and nonprofit organizations to locate available resources for parents
Dean’s!List" " " " " " """"""""""""""""""""""" """"""""" " """"""""Fall"2013"–"Spring"2014"
in need of social services
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• Assess need and recommend services for diverse families with children birth to five years of age
• Co-lead the facilitation of court mandated parenting classes
ON!CAMPUS!INVOLVEMENT!
Enactus,!University!of!La!Verne" " """""" " " """"""""""" " """"""""""August"2013"–"Present"
Intern June 2013 – August 2013 Member&
Pals Program, Human Services Department, Anaheim, CA • Implement"collective"ideas"to"sponsor"campus"and"community"events"which"promote"educational"
• Facilitated educational workshops and activities aimed in promoting positive self-esteem and leadership and"social"change"
skills among diverse adolescents • Led"groups"of"9"junior"high"students"in"discussion"on"success"skills,"business"ethics,"and"personal"
• Delivered one-on-one mentoring to at risk and troubled teens finances"
• Provided tutoring in math, science, and writing to high school age students • Co<designed"17"minute"audio<visual"presentation"accurately"and"creatively"describing"project"for"
use"in"regional"and"national"competition"
WORK EXPERIENCE
Front Office Assistant August 2012 - Present
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University of La Verne, Career Services VOLUNTEER!EXPERIENCE!
• Greet guests, answer questions, and provide information to client inquiries LionLike!MindState,!Pomona,!CA!! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!June"2012"–"Present""
• Schedule appointments, with proper follow-up to clients and counselors Volunteer"
• Answer telephones, direct calls, monitor voicemail and take messages • Plan"two"yearly"outreach"events"to"highlight"community"members’"creativity"in"spoken"word,"
• Create, monitor and file office records poetry,"music,"and"art"
• Maintain supplies, resources. Keep office clean and resources/supplies stocked. !
YMCA,!Pomona,!CA" " " " " " " """""""""""""""" " "Summer"2013,"2014"
On-Campus Involvement Volunteer&Swim&Coach&
President August 2013 - Present • Instructed"classes"of"up"to"15"children"on"basic"swimming"skills"
Sociology and Anthropology Club
• Communicated"regularly"with"parents"on"children’s"progress"
• Lead weekly meetings, create agenda, and follow up on member inquires
• Schedule guest speakers to enhance member knowledge and create networking opportunities
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SKILLS!
Events Coordinator September 2012 – May 2013 Computer:!Proficient"in"Windows"and"Mac"OS,"Microsoft"Word,"PowerPoint,"and"Excel"
Campus Activities Board Language:"Fluent"in"Spanish"
• Contacted and hired vendors for various events on campus Social!Media:!Facebook,"Twitter,"Instagram"
• Worked with University Risk Management Department to secure contracts "
• Managed a budget of $8000 "
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS "
• Fluent in Spanish "
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Adobe
Sections of a resume
*Not all of these sections are always necessary

• Heading • Skills
• Objective/Pro le • Licenses/Certi cates
• Education • Languages
• Experience • Honors/Awards/Publications
• Leadership/Involvement • Interests
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Thunwa Theerakarn
Department of Mathematics, Srinakharinwirot University
114 Sukhumvit Rd, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110
[email protected] ◆ 089-999-9999

Thunwa Theerakarn
Department of Mathematics
Srinakharinwirot University 089-999-9999
114 Sukhumvit Rd, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110 [email protected]
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Thunwa Theerakarn
114 Sukhumvit Rd, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110
[email protected] ◆ 089-999-9999

• Name • Email • Social Media

• Large and bold • No need to write • Depends on
“email” professional
• Address (optional) standards
• “Professional”
• Phone • LinkedIn
Objective (optional)
Goes at the top of your resume

• Appropriate for a career fair

• Short and concise
• 1-3 sentences max
• Include very few pronouns: this is the only appropriate place to
use a pronoun on a resume. Often “my” is used in objective
statements.
Examples
• “Seeking a summer internship in a leading insurance companies
to utilize my analytical skills and knowledge in mathematics.”

• “To obtain a full-time teaching position (mathematics) at one of

Thailand’s top international schools.”
Education
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
• Srinakharinwirot University
• Expected Graduation: May 202X
• Honor
• GPA (Yes, if it’s good.)
Experience
• (Optional to break it down) Work Experience, Research
Experience, Teaching Experience, International Experience,
Volunteer Experience, Leadership and on Campus Involvement,
etc.
• Reverse-chronologically
• Use action verbs
• Past jobs in past tense - present jobs in present tense
• Can include everything: internship, part-time, freelance,
volunteer, self-employed
Experience
• Don’t just list your duties
• Showcase your skills – both hard and soft skills
• Give some measurable results
• Use concise phrases

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Experience
Action Verbs https://my.lerner.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/UndergradResumeGuide.pdf

Accomplished Analyzed Facilitated

Achieved Completed Implemented
Adapted Conducted Improved
Created Demonstrated Increased
Directed Developed Initiated
Established Executed Innovated
Managed Oversaw Motivated
Negotiated Planned Organized
Presented Produced Resolved
Streamlined Supervised Trained
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 Technical Skills
• Make it relevant to the job you are applying to
• Computer, language, laboratory skills
• Languages – put your level of uency (e.g. pro cient, advanced,
uent, native)
• Programming Languages, Social Media & Computer Skills –
Include speci c software you’ve used (e.g. statistical analysis
software, communications/media software, video editing)
• e.g. Pro cient/Expert in Microsoft Excel
• Relevant courseworks/licenses/certi cates
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Example
Other sections
• Honors/Awards/Publications
• Languages
• Interests
 Resources and Examples
• Yale resume templates https://ocs.yale.edu/resources/ocs-
resume-template/
• U of Arizona https://career.arizona.edu/resources/resumes-with-
some-college-experience/
• Duke Undergraduate Resume Examples https://
careerhub.students.duke.edu/undergraduate-resume-examples/
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Tools
• zety.com
• ChatGPT, Gemini
Tips on using AI
• DON’T use AI to write an entire resume or cover letter
• Be honest
• Use AI to help generate ideas, word choices, keywords
• Use AI to enhance the conciseness, presentation, and
grammar of your resume
• Provide clear instructions
• Proofread and fact-check
Activity: Brainstorm all your experiences
1.Take a moment to brainstorm all your experiences
• Paid or unpaid jobs, internships, research experience,
volunteering, community service
• Clubs, sports, community groups, church involvement,
leadership experience
• Academic projects, personal projects, publications
Activity: Brainstorm all your experiences

Action + Project/Problem + Result

2. Write about your experience using APR format

• Think of one project you completed, a problem you helped
solve, or a task assigned to you
• Choose a verb that best describes the actions you took
• Add in details that describe the project/problem
• Include the result you achieved (add numbers if possible)
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