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Portland Observer, September 1, 1962 Section II Page 3 Guide for writing resumes The need for • good resum e. A well-developed visually attractive resume can be an invaluable asset in a job search. Often the resume is the first impression the employer ob tains o f the applicant and thus is a significant advertisement for talents and abilities. Considerable time and effort should be given to its compil ation. T h e o b je c tiv e o f th e re s u m e . The objective of the resume is not to get a job but to obtain an interview. Keep in mind who will be reading it and what he w ill be looking fo r. Chances are that the person reading the resume will not have time to la bor through several pages o f de tailed information. At this point the employer does not want a compre hensive life history and background — he does want a clear, concise, and b rie f sum mary o f q u alifica tio n s ., The resume, therefore, should be lim ite d to one page w ith a second page added only for ten years or more o f fu ll-tim e experience. The applicant’s goal through the resume is to attract sufficient attention to create an interview opportunity. C o n te n t. Each individual brings different and unique qualifications, abilities, and objectives to a poten tial em ployer. Thus, each resume should be different as each person is different. Design the content to em phasize strong points and accom plishments and de-emphasize weak points. Certain basic inform ation, described below, should be includ ed. However, the amount o f space devoted to each category and the or der in which it appears is a matter o f choice. (1) Id e n tific a tio n . This section includes name, address, telephone number and area code. (2 ) J o b O b je c tiv e . F or those with a little or no full-time work ex perience, the development o f a con cisely described jo b objective may be the most difficult task in compil ing a resume. T h e jo b objective should be specific enough to show that considerable thought has been given to career planning. It must al so be flexible enough so that it does not preclude consideration for re lated job opportunities or interest. Type o f job, type o f industry or em ployer, size o f em p lo yer, short ranpe career goal, and long range career goal exemplify general topics which should be mentioned. For those with a definite area o f specialization, the jo b objective is usually well-defined if it is an exten sion o f present or im m ediate past w ork experience. H o w ever, i f a change in specialization or career field is planned, the jo b objective should reflect how past accomplish ments and abilities relate to success in the new area. Exparlanc*. F or the new grad uate with little or no full-tim e pro fessional level work experience, it is important to include part-tim e and summer jo b s— even i f the type o f work has no bearing on academic or career plans. The employer is inter ested in how time was spent while in college and the extent to w hich a contribution was made to college ex penses. Regardless o f how inconse quential the experience may seem to the chosen career field, try to men tion b rie fly some general positive con trib u tio n that the work exper ience pro vided . F o r a lu m n i who have had fu ll-tim e , college-level w ork experience, this section be comes increasingly im portant as a reflection o f capability and poten tial. The descriptions o f experience can include name o f employer (last jo b firs t), inclusive dates, jo b t i tles, and a b rief description o f re sponsibilities. Since names and dates o f em ploym ent are required on application forms, this inform a tio n does not have to be in the resume. M o re im p o rta n t is to in clude the types o f experience and skills that have been developed. (4) E d u c a tio n . W ith last school attended listed first include name o f college and location, inclusive dates o f attendance, degrees received, m ajor areas o f specialization, and academic honors received (including scholarships). Unless there is a par ticular reason to do so, do not in clude high school data. (5) P erson al D a ta . This section can include height, weight, date o f birth, marital status, number o f de pendents, and condition o f health. Do not include race, religion, or a picture in the resume. Names and ages' o f children are also unim port ant. (6) O th e r In f o r m a t io n w h ic h m a y b a In c lu d e d w h a n a p p r o priate. Professional affiliations and qualifications— also mention leader ship positions held. L ite ra ry accom plishm ents— in standard bibliographic form . Early background— only when it relates to type o f work sought. Personal inter ests and a ctiv itie s — including hobbies, clubs, organizations, v o l unteer work, etc. Keep in mind that this in fo rm a tio n provides a w ell- rounded profile o f the type o f per son you are. Basic guideline* for describing a re s u m e -E y a appeal and lay out: 1. Use creativity in layout, divid ing lines, white space, and margins for op tim u m graphic app eal— by being "eye-catching” a resume may separate itself from the others in the morning m ail. I f you are in a crea tive field (e.g., advertising, journal ism, a rt. etc .), be as innovative as possible, using the resume as a medium to demonstrate ability. 2. I f desired, have the resume re produced by offset printing to look like an o riginal typed copy. F ifty copies are usually available fo r under $6.00. 3. Use good quality paper, 8!4 x 11 inches, for convenience in filing and record keeping. There are rewarding futures In the fields of medicine for those who want to serve mankind. PCC offers career training Fall term registration is underway at Portland C om m unity College's Cascade Campus with a great vari ety o f credit and noncredit classes available, some for the first tim e. The campus, located at 705 N. Kil- lingsworth, has expanded its of ferings for the 1982-83 academic year and includes 24 college transfer programs and 13 career programs leading to associate degrees or certi ficates. Introduction to Microelectronics and Electrical Fundamentals will be introduced at the Cascade Campus during fall term as PCC launches its new two-year degree program in M i croelectronic Process Technology. Prerequisite courses are required for this highly technological program and department placement and ad vising is necessary prior to register ing for the courses. Selected Topics in Natural His- tory-Orcgon is one o f the many biology classes offered for credit at the Cascade Campus. Commercial art classes including advertising lettering, graphic design, com m ercial illu s tra tio n , plus an evening credit course in airbrush il lustration will be offered as well. A m ong classes o ffe red in the community this fa ll, PC C will pre sent an aquatic series at the Salva tion A rm y swimming pool located ju»t one block fro m the Cascade Campus. A dult classes will include Aquatic Exercise, Beginning Swim m ing. W a ter H ockey and W a te r Polo. Two sections o f Scuba Diving and a Swim Conditioning class are also available. Introduction to Small Computers and Basic Language-Small Compu ters w ill be o ffe red evenings fo r non-credit at the O ckley Oreen School. Solar Energy for Renters and H o m eo w n ers, Em ergency M ed ical Technology fo r pediatric emergencies, C om m unity Jazz En semble and Coed Backpacking are just some o f the additional classes available through PC C Community Services. Fall term schedules are available at all local libraries and PC C loca tions and most fall term classes be gin the week o f September 27. For info rm atio n on specific classes o f- feered at P C C ’ s Cascade Campus, call 283-2541. In many instances, class registration may be done by mail or by telephone. T1 IE liV s 'K Il L VI LVDE III VV.'VEKIEL V RIES. 1909 wasn’t the best year to start a bank. Times were tough. It took astute financial manage ment just to survive. But survive we did And today, the unassuming bank that started in Milwaukie. Oregon, has become a network o f 44 branches, from Eugene to Portland. Our modest, original assets have grown to over $600 million. And the bank that used to be First State Bank o f Milwaukie has become one o f the biggest financial organiza tions in the state: Pacific Western Bank. But if the past is any indication o f the future, you haven't seen any thing yet. Portland Community College offers JOB TRAINING Cascade Campus. 706 N. KIWIngswortb • • • • HOT JOB MARKET PROGRAMS • • • • Computer Service Technotogy • N i-alng Aeetetern • Office Admrxetretion Microeiectronc Proceeemg Technicien • Electronic Service Technology • • • • FREE JOB DIRECTION • • • • PACFTC W E S T E R N B A N K P You haven’t seen anything yet. Mrrwdrt FDM W om en Beck to-School Dey September 2 Pathway to Jobe Workshop - September 7 to 10 Career Cycles (W hat. W here. W hen of Job Finding) • • • • CALL: 283-2641 • • • • Pacific Western Bank is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to hire, develop and promote solely on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap or veteran status. Let Experience Work For You It isn't easy m oving up in the busi ness w orld Or m oving most any where, for that matter But it can be done Ask Hum berto Carlos — "Tito" to those w h o know him The road that brought Tito into his current w ork as Business Manager for KPTV took patience and deter mination The patience to maintain direction despite unexpected de tours. and the determination to gain exfjerience wherever it could he found A boyhood in Peru changed overnight w hen Tito's parents relo cated to Chicago The n e w lan guage. n e w customs, n e w schools all had to tie adjusted to Tito thrived on tfie challenges, however, and w ith time was himself helping otfier students manage He also field on to a variety of jobs during those years, but could not complete college just yet in order to w rxk fex the support of the family After Army service, Tito returned to w ork He also entered Ixjsiness college W ith his diploma, and the developed ability to w ork w ell w ith others, tie took positions in Mexico City and Los Angeles, w fiere his ex perience w ith television business operations began Recognizing and pursuing opportunities as they arose. Tito eventually came to the Northwest and KPTV Despite his professional standing, and the obligations o f providing for bis o w n family now. Tito continues to pursue coursework at a Portland university He admits that experience dictates more o f the available jobs these days. But he also sees h o w necessary technical skills and know ledge continue to be. and school is still the most dependable place to acquire them. Yet also for Tito, "Learning to un derstand and listen to people is an indispensable business to o l" And in the media, though office assign ments may be one's speciality w o rk ing w ith a w ide range of personali ties is expected Good preparation helps in any occupation, so, "D o n ) lim it yourself to localized experi ences — meet all sorts of individuals and groups — become more outgo ing and interested in others. ” W ith such exposure, every opportunity can become an advancement There are as many backgrounds as there are people but no matter w h a t your experience you can find ways to make it w ork for you To find out opportunities the television in dustry has to offer contact KPTV's Personnel Department £t3¡g
