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.
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It took astute financial manage
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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.
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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
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