I really enjoyed the process of creating the perfect resume. Before this class I had one already written out so I started from there. Within our first class I removed things such as high school experiences and experiences in my life that don’t really serve a purpose for me anymore. For example, I originally had my first job there. I was a swim lesson instructor. This showed my leadership skills and ways that I could implement training to younger kids. I realized that my job at Starbucks does exactly that and more. If I were to apply at a job that deals with kids, like a summer camp, I would consider putting that back in there but I don’t see that in the foreseeable future.
One thing that I focused on during our group reflection was maining formatting and spacing. My resume was just barely over a page and I knew I didn’t have enough information to create two pages. I changed words out for other ones and spaced things so they would end up on one line instead of two. This was a very valuable experience that will help me majorly in the future with my careers.
The process of creating a resume was really helpful and gave me more insights on how to perfect it and how to single out the experiences that would correlate more with what position I was applying for. Before taking this class, I already had a resume that I was using to apply for jobs and internships, but it included extra information that I realized in this class I did not end up needing. For example, I used to have my high school information included, but I found out that it does not need to be mentioned in a resume anymore. I really appreciated being able to have peer review and just going through this process as a whole because I learned how to create a resume that would benefit me for the future. Even though this may seem to be “just another college class” to others, I think it is very beneficial for students to learn how to create a cover letter and resume that will help them when applying to future careers.
I, quite genuinely, feel as though I’ve been able to take away quite a lot from this resume assignment. I haven’t had to write a professional resume since before 2020, which was the last time I applied for a position which required one. I had help creating that resume, and back then, my experience was very limited. This assignment has taught me about the specific steps and requirements which are expected to be included in a professional resume document. I also feel as though I better understand what kind of formatting is appropriate for a resume, which kinds are the most attractive, and which would be better off unincluded in the final product.
I found the peer review and workshop portion of this project to be especially helpful, and found all of the critique which was given by my classmates to be incredibly helpful for tweaking and fine tuning what needed to be adjusted in my document.
Now that I’ve completed my resume and successfully handed in a product I feel confident in, I can reflect on the process of creating it and say that I learned some powerful techniques. The biggest thing I’ve learned about my writing style is that I tend to be long-winded and occasionally use words that could be replaced by more efficient words. One example that my group helped me with was a part of my resume that used the word prestigious to describe the University I was speaking about and rather than saying, “the prestigious Palmer University”, I changed the sentence to, “knowledge obtained from Palmer College of Chiropractic.” Subtle word changes like this can transform a resume from good to great. I appreciate the insight from all of my classmates and Jesse to elevate my documents to the next level with these nit picky, but effective changes. The process of writing my resume was quite difficult to be honest, I struggled with using professional and easy to understand language that would get my points across without being too aggressive. After multiple revisions, I finally had a product that I felt was worthy of presenting to a chiropractic facility.
This for me was one of the most challenging assignments I have worked on in any of these classes, but that is why I am so thankful for it. I came into this class not really having the faintest idea of how to properly write a resume, and I left class last week with a really good draft for a resume in the future. Something I learned about my writing and me in general is that I am an even bigger perfectionist than I thought I was. I wanted to perfect the construction and spelling consistencies of the resume, not because the assignment said to, but because it is what I strive on. I also learned that even when I am writing, I am very long-winded and have a lot to say. I sometimes have a struggle with making my sentences too long or including too much in my writing, and thanks to the breaking down and formatting strategies, I have gathered a more linear idea on how to properly break up run-on sentences. I also now have an idea for my professional resume and what employers are going to be looking for, especially since I am in the middle of applying for my internship. The peer review groups really helped me see this in a more positive light and allowed me to break out of my comfort zone, and I am so happy that I am leaving this class with a better understanding of a resume format and how to contruct it.
I’m really happy with how my resume turned out and I hope to use it for my summer job. It was really helpful to have it peer reviewed as my group members were able to point out things I didn’t catch when I first wrote it. Writing professionally has definitely taken some time to get used to, but I think after having written this resume and a cover letter, I have a better understanding than when I started. It felt really awkward to write an objective on my resume as I’ve never seen that before. I understand it’s more traditional, but it’s interesting to look at how standards/expectations for these kinds of professional documents change. Technology has drastically changed the professional world. I will most likely not have to print out my resume again unless I choose to have it handy for an interview. My resume has the chance of only being scanned by some AI program for a position I apply for. It’s nice to know now what technically should be in a resume instead of just referencing a random resume online for the formatting. It will especially be important now more than ever to understand what employers are looking for and key words/phrases I can use to stand out and bypass the filter. I really enjoyed seeing how my resume evolved between my drafts and I think it’s a great starting point that will grow and evolve just as I do on my career path.
Being able to work on my resume with a lot of guidance has been extremely helpful in the life stage that I am at. I think that really dissecting my resume has shown me how much I have really accomplished in college, which has given me a wave of self-confidence that will help me get my first job post-grad. My next step in developing the skills needed to sell myself in interviews will be working on verbalizing the points I touch on in my resume so that in interviews, I might be able to better connect my skills and experience with what is needed for the position, or to what the company values.
After completing the resume process, I gained valuable insight on how to tailor my application to my perspective job and what the do’s and don’ts are in the professional world. One thing that stands out to me is the reality of the application. Employers are often looking for someone long-term, so showing dedication to other jobs through your timeline and creating an honest dependable persona through the document can help in the hiring process. This means using key phrases that they used on their website to show you’ve done your research and have the skills they seek. Due to resumes typically being a page long, they must be strategically written to fit the most important information. Having your thoughts organized on the paper helps move through it quicker and can ease the reviewing process. This document should be written from a perspective of what you can do for the employer, not what they can do for you. A big takeaway for me, as I reflect on my work experience, is that a resume should be a menu of the stuff you’ve done. From that range, you can pick and choose what best represents your current application. While there is a balance between crafting a certain image and being true to yourself, creating a solid resume is the perfect time to highlight your best qualities and experiences.
I thought this was really helpful with teaching a lot of techniques to perfect your resume. I already had my resume, so I was able to start from there, but I really saw the difference towards the end. Even if you have a fair amount of jobs and experience, it’s so much more visually pleasing to condense it and to really use the space right. I turned 7 pages into just 1. I learned that even though you can have so many different jobs, if they are pretty similar and it’s not relevant experience to what you’re trying to go for you can just include one or two of them. I included the two jobs I currently work and then chose a job that was different from al the others. I was bale to show my overall experience I’ve had from all my jobs by just having 3 jobs visible and then adding these other categories ot highlight aspects as well as take up space in a positive way.
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I really enjoyed the process of creating the perfect resume. Before this class I had one already written out so I started from there. Within our first class I removed things such as high school experiences and experiences in my life that don’t really serve a purpose for me anymore. For example, I originally had my first job there. I was a swim lesson instructor. This showed my leadership skills and ways that I could implement training to younger kids. I realized that my job at Starbucks does exactly that and more. If I were to apply at a job that deals with kids, like a summer camp, I would consider putting that back in there but I don’t see that in the foreseeable future.
One thing that I focused on during our group reflection was maining formatting and spacing. My resume was just barely over a page and I knew I didn’t have enough information to create two pages. I changed words out for other ones and spaced things so they would end up on one line instead of two. This was a very valuable experience that will help me majorly in the future with my careers.
The process of creating a resume was really helpful and gave me more insights on how to perfect it and how to single out the experiences that would correlate more with what position I was applying for. Before taking this class, I already had a resume that I was using to apply for jobs and internships, but it included extra information that I realized in this class I did not end up needing. For example, I used to have my high school information included, but I found out that it does not need to be mentioned in a resume anymore. I really appreciated being able to have peer review and just going through this process as a whole because I learned how to create a resume that would benefit me for the future. Even though this may seem to be “just another college class” to others, I think it is very beneficial for students to learn how to create a cover letter and resume that will help them when applying to future careers.
I, quite genuinely, feel as though I’ve been able to take away quite a lot from this resume assignment. I haven’t had to write a professional resume since before 2020, which was the last time I applied for a position which required one. I had help creating that resume, and back then, my experience was very limited. This assignment has taught me about the specific steps and requirements which are expected to be included in a professional resume document. I also feel as though I better understand what kind of formatting is appropriate for a resume, which kinds are the most attractive, and which would be better off unincluded in the final product.
I found the peer review and workshop portion of this project to be especially helpful, and found all of the critique which was given by my classmates to be incredibly helpful for tweaking and fine tuning what needed to be adjusted in my document.
Now that I’ve completed my resume and successfully handed in a product I feel confident in, I can reflect on the process of creating it and say that I learned some powerful techniques. The biggest thing I’ve learned about my writing style is that I tend to be long-winded and occasionally use words that could be replaced by more efficient words. One example that my group helped me with was a part of my resume that used the word prestigious to describe the University I was speaking about and rather than saying, “the prestigious Palmer University”, I changed the sentence to, “knowledge obtained from Palmer College of Chiropractic.” Subtle word changes like this can transform a resume from good to great. I appreciate the insight from all of my classmates and Jesse to elevate my documents to the next level with these nit picky, but effective changes. The process of writing my resume was quite difficult to be honest, I struggled with using professional and easy to understand language that would get my points across without being too aggressive. After multiple revisions, I finally had a product that I felt was worthy of presenting to a chiropractic facility.
This for me was one of the most challenging assignments I have worked on in any of these classes, but that is why I am so thankful for it. I came into this class not really having the faintest idea of how to properly write a resume, and I left class last week with a really good draft for a resume in the future. Something I learned about my writing and me in general is that I am an even bigger perfectionist than I thought I was. I wanted to perfect the construction and spelling consistencies of the resume, not because the assignment said to, but because it is what I strive on. I also learned that even when I am writing, I am very long-winded and have a lot to say. I sometimes have a struggle with making my sentences too long or including too much in my writing, and thanks to the breaking down and formatting strategies, I have gathered a more linear idea on how to properly break up run-on sentences. I also now have an idea for my professional resume and what employers are going to be looking for, especially since I am in the middle of applying for my internship. The peer review groups really helped me see this in a more positive light and allowed me to break out of my comfort zone, and I am so happy that I am leaving this class with a better understanding of a resume format and how to contruct it.
I’m really happy with how my resume turned out and I hope to use it for my summer job. It was really helpful to have it peer reviewed as my group members were able to point out things I didn’t catch when I first wrote it. Writing professionally has definitely taken some time to get used to, but I think after having written this resume and a cover letter, I have a better understanding than when I started. It felt really awkward to write an objective on my resume as I’ve never seen that before. I understand it’s more traditional, but it’s interesting to look at how standards/expectations for these kinds of professional documents change. Technology has drastically changed the professional world. I will most likely not have to print out my resume again unless I choose to have it handy for an interview. My resume has the chance of only being scanned by some AI program for a position I apply for. It’s nice to know now what technically should be in a resume instead of just referencing a random resume online for the formatting. It will especially be important now more than ever to understand what employers are looking for and key words/phrases I can use to stand out and bypass the filter. I really enjoyed seeing how my resume evolved between my drafts and I think it’s a great starting point that will grow and evolve just as I do on my career path.
Being able to work on my resume with a lot of guidance has been extremely helpful in the life stage that I am at. I think that really dissecting my resume has shown me how much I have really accomplished in college, which has given me a wave of self-confidence that will help me get my first job post-grad. My next step in developing the skills needed to sell myself in interviews will be working on verbalizing the points I touch on in my resume so that in interviews, I might be able to better connect my skills and experience with what is needed for the position, or to what the company values.
After completing the resume process, I gained valuable insight on how to tailor my application to my perspective job and what the do’s and don’ts are in the professional world. One thing that stands out to me is the reality of the application. Employers are often looking for someone long-term, so showing dedication to other jobs through your timeline and creating an honest dependable persona through the document can help in the hiring process. This means using key phrases that they used on their website to show you’ve done your research and have the skills they seek. Due to resumes typically being a page long, they must be strategically written to fit the most important information. Having your thoughts organized on the paper helps move through it quicker and can ease the reviewing process. This document should be written from a perspective of what you can do for the employer, not what they can do for you. A big takeaway for me, as I reflect on my work experience, is that a resume should be a menu of the stuff you’ve done. From that range, you can pick and choose what best represents your current application. While there is a balance between crafting a certain image and being true to yourself, creating a solid resume is the perfect time to highlight your best qualities and experiences.
I thought this was really helpful with teaching a lot of techniques to perfect your resume. I already had my resume, so I was able to start from there, but I really saw the difference towards the end. Even if you have a fair amount of jobs and experience, it’s so much more visually pleasing to condense it and to really use the space right. I turned 7 pages into just 1. I learned that even though you can have so many different jobs, if they are pretty similar and it’s not relevant experience to what you’re trying to go for you can just include one or two of them. I included the two jobs I currently work and then chose a job that was different from al the others. I was bale to show my overall experience I’ve had from all my jobs by just having 3 jobs visible and then adding these other categories ot highlight aspects as well as take up space in a positive way.