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Career & Professional Development Center Anthropology Major & Career

our goal is that you feel confident in finding, obtaining, and then marketing a career/internship experience that will complement your degree

Employers want to know…. . • Can you do the job? • Will you enjoy the job? • Can we stand working with you?

Formatting Basics Avoid MS Word templates. Education at the top is common for new or recent grads. Content should be in reverse chronological order. Bullets are quick and easy to read. References should be on a separate document and no mention of them on the resume. Dates and locations far right help avoid unnecessary white space. ½”-1” margins 1 page resume is appropriate for most new grads. 10 -12 point professional font.

Resume: Header and Contact • Your header on resume, cover letters, reference lists should be consistent… these are your marketing materials! Include: Don’t Include: • Name • Contact Information • • Email Phone Linked. In URL (edited) Twitter/Facebook/Tumblr, etc. if appropriate for your field • • Nationality Birthdate Headshot Marital Status

Resume: Education Section Always: • • Degree(s) University City, State Graduation Date (Month/Year) Optional: • • • GPA: Overall or Major Relevant Coursework Awards/Honors Service and Leadership Learning Abroad Never: • High School Graduation *Associate’s degree is not necessary, but you can add if it offers relevant information

Resume: Experience Employer Job Title Accomplishment statements { Location Dates

Final Tips Stay consistent Check grammar and spelling Save as PDF Use the right verb tense Make copies

WHAT IS LINKEDIN? Linked. In is a professional networking website dedicated to helping individuals connect.

Do I really have to make a Linked. In profile?

No.

But…

YOU’LL MISS OUT ON… 467 Million Connections 10 Million Active Job Postings 97. 3% of Recruiters

70 -80% of jobs are found through networking…

9 out of 10 employers use Linked. In during the hiring process

145, 000 +

• Why does Linked. In matter? • What’s in a strong profile? • How can I use Linked. In effectively?

WHAT’S IN A STRONG PROFILE? Complete your profile as much as possible: • Unique URL • List your past & present experiences • List your skills • Upload samples of your work • Recommendations

• Why does Linked. In matter? • What’s in a strong profile? • How can I use Linked. In effectively?

USING LINKEDIN • Grow your network/connections • Engage with alumni • Informational interviews • Company research • Strategic networking • Generate engagement • Join groups

• Why does Linked. In matter? • What’s in a strong profile? • How can I use Linked. In effectively?

Carmen Gold-Johnson | Career Coach University of Utah Career & Professional Development Center cgold@sa. utah. edu | 801. 585. 5065 | she, hers Discipline | Developer | Relator | Arranger | Futuristic