Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 16
Resumes: Introduction
A resume showcases your knowledge, skills, and experiences that make you a qualified candidate for a specific role. Resumes
should showcase your most relevant experiences that pertain to the role you are applying for.
TYPES OF RESUMES
In some cases, your resume
should be formatted in a
specific way. Check out the
four most common resume
types.
Chronological
This is the format the
Shocker Career Accelerator
recommends for most
resumes. This resume format
should be 1-2 pages and list
your professional experience
in reverse-chronological order,
beginning with your most
recent position and continuing
in descending order.
Functional
This type illustrates work
experiences and abilities by
skill areas in order to highlight
strengths rather than
specific positions or dates of
employment. This resume
should be 1-2 pages and may
be a good choice for a person
making a career transition
or someone with a history of
gaps between jobs.
Federal Government
This type is specifically
formatted for applicants
seeking jobs in the U.S.
Federal Government. The
focus of the resume should
be meeting the qualifications
from the job announcement
and the resume can be
multiple pages.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
This type presents full history
of a candidate's credentials
and should be multiple pages.
In the United States, a CV is
typically used in academia
and can be an asset when
pursuing an upper level degree
or a career in higher education.
14
Sections of a Resume
1.
Contact Information: Provide simple, clear introduction information at the top of your
document. This should include your name, set in bold or larger than surrounding text to
stand out, a professional email, phone number, city, state location, and a link to your
LinkedIn profile.
2.
Education: Include the school attended, the degree earned, the location of the school,
and graduation month and year. Include institutions you are currently attending and
schools you have earned degrees from only. After your first year of college, high school
information should be removed.
3.
Skills: Showcase the skills you've learned that are relevant to your industry. This
section should display your hard skills. These are skills that have been taught and
learned. This includes computer software and programs, languages and specific
certifications or techniques.
4. Experience: Whether it is paid work, an internship, or involvement in leadership roles,
displaying some form of experience on a resume is vital. This information should
include the position title, company worked for, location, dates worked, and 3-5
expanded bullet points about your experience.
5.
Supplemental Information: The four sections above are "non-negotiable" sections of
a resume, meaning every resume should display at least that information. The way you
can make a resume stand out is by adding additional supplemental information. Check
page 15 to brainstorm additional resume sections.
View and download editable resume templates and
explore industry specific resumes at
wichita.edu/ResumeTemplates
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
ATS is a tool that enables an organization to track and measure each step of its recruitment
process. An ATS is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) driven system that collects information
about applicants. The ATS sorts applicants by qualifications and experience, scans resumes
and cover letters for keywords and skills, and overall speeds up the hiring process for
organizations. Various applicant tracking systems operate differently; your goal is to create
a general ATS friendly resume.
1.
Remove Graphics: Remove any photos, graphics, or design elements. This includes any
logos, icons, and your professional photo.
2.
No Columns or Tables: Your ATS system-friendly resume should read top to bottom.
Any columns or tables used to break up information should be removed.
3.
Simple Font: Select a simple, recognizable font. Arial, Calibri and Times New Roman
are great options that are ATS friendly.
4. Bullet Points: Bullet points break up text and allow for an easier reading and
understanding of information. Reformat any paragraphs into 3-5 bullet points.
5.
DOCX or PDF: Upload your document in a PDF or DOCX format so that it can be easily
viewed. Do not upload PNG or JPEG files.
