RESUMES COVER LETTERS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE PURPOSE To

RESUMES & COVER LETTERS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE!

PURPOSE • To get an interview • Convey who, what, and so what • Outcomes and achievements • Master resume vs. job specific • Key words

MAIN STYLES OF RESUMES • Chronological – Arranges information in reverse chronological (most recent first) order – More relevant of education or work history listed first • Functional – Organized by skill-based headings: Leadership Experience, IT Experience, etc. – Useful when there are gaps in employment or limited experience • Combination – Summary of qualifications, highlights, accomplishments – Job experience/work history. Also skill-based headings (experiences listed under them) – Education, memberships, affiliations

INFORMATION CATEGORIES • Summary of qualifications • Professional development • Education/training • Professional service • Related experience/skills • Presentations and Papers • Other experience • Technical • Honors, awards, scholarships knowledge/experience • Organizations and activities • Computer Science Projects • Military experience • Professional affiliations • Employment history

FORMATTING • Use a readable font and font size • Leave white space • Reasonable margins • Write out everything (no abbreviations) • Proofread!!! • Use PDF for digital upload/email

POWER VERBS • Power verbs are listed at the beginning of descriptive lines that describe specific duties & accomplishments for each experience • Avoid using the same verb several times • Be aware of shifting tenses (use present or past tense) • List of Power Verbs and synonyms: http: //www. resume-resource. com/resume-power-verbssynonyms/

EFFECTIVE BULLET POINTS • What you did • Quantify your work • Measure results or accomplishments • Include a mix of shorter and longer, more descriptive items • Sample list of bullet points is at: http: //hackcareer. com/bullet-point/

SAMPLE COMPUTER SCIENCE/IT RESUMES https: //www. thebalance. com/free-resume-examples-and-writing-tips 2063596

COVER LETTERS • First paragraph – Standard greeting: Dear Ms. (Mr. , Dr. ) Smith or Greetings – Introduce yourself and include why you are writing – be specific! • Middle paragraph(s) – Explain why you should be interviewed, why you want this job – Address required qualifications and summarize related experience – Refer to but don’t repeat your resume • Closing paragraph – Next steps, request an interview, provide contact information • End with Sincerely

FOR MORE HELP AND ASSISTANCE! • Greg Iaccarino | Career Advisor & Instructor University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Career & Leadership Development – “Helping Students Achieve Their Dreams” 800 W. Main Street | UC 146 (262) 472 -1514 | FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: (262) 472 -1471 iaccarig@uww. edu