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GET THE INTERVIEW: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RESUME WRITING

 

So you’re ready to compete for that job. All you need is an interview to show them you’re the right person. But before that can happen, you have to make a good first impression with your resume. No matter how perfectly matched you may be for a position, your first step is convincing the employer to give you a chance.

 

Your challenge is to grab that person’s attention in less than eight seconds. That’s right: according to research by the career site , the average time a recruiter initially spends looking at a resume is just 7.4 seconds. That probably has something to do with the volume of competition. research shows that each job opening attracts about 250 resumes, and four to six people will be selected to interview for a single position.

 

A quick online search confirms that there’s no shortage of guidance about resume writing. Here’s a breakdown to help you cut through the clutter of advice and stand out from the crowd — in just eight seconds.

ON TOPIC

Alan Royal, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

 

As senior program manager of outreach and partnerships, Alan Royal oversees outreach initiatives and partnerships for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program, College Scholarship Program, and Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and an MEd in curriculum studies from Texas Christian University (TCU). Before joining the foundation, Royal was a coordinator for a college access program supported by TCU’s Office for Community Engagement, serving high school students in Fort Worth, Texas. He was also a seventh-grade language arts teacher in Longview, Texas. Here Royal shares his thoughts on what makes for a good resume, as well as tips for avoiding common resume mistakes.

 

In your experience, what’s the hallmark of a solid, attention-grabbing resume?

A resume contains highlights of academic and professional experience, academic credentials and honors, and other relevant special experience in a quickly readable one to two pages. The best resumes (1) are concise but comprehensive, (2) are logically organized for the needs of the reviewer, and (3) contain just a touch of visual distinctiveness to help them stand out (nothing colorful or difficult to read). I think of a resume as an extended elevator pitch on paper. It’s the first impression, so it should include a snapshot of who you are and what you’ve achieved, though its main function is to segue into an opportunity to share additional details, most likely in a cover letter and/or interview.

 

Are there rules for writing a resume?

Resumes can vary significantly depending on their intended purpose. Always consider what the reviewer will want to see when you are deciding what to include.

PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Smoke Signals Culture Shop, San Diego

Our vision is to inspire and empower at-risk, low-income, urban or geographically isolated middle school through high school students on a path toward higher learning, individual growth, and broader social change.

 

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Denver

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thirty internships are currently available across the country. In addition to getting paid, students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

Smoke Signals Culture Shop, San Diego

We believe that by supporting Native students in a way that ties their own cultural roots into their daily lives, tribes can help grow stronger communities — one student and one school at a time. By working together with you, we believe we can inspire, empower, and motivate students to achieve their fullest potential through higher learning and individual growth for broader social change.

 

UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

 

First Nations Development Institute and The Henry Luce Foundation

In 2020, First Nations will award 10 fellowships of $50,000 each to outstanding Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. This fellowship is intended to support Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers as they advance their work and significantly move forward their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous communities.

 

Wells Fargo, Minneapolis

The Junior Leaders Conference is a three-day program designed to increase your understanding of financial services and the various businesses and career paths at Wells Fargo. During the conference, you will develop a deep understanding of Wells Fargo’s unique culture and values, which you will experience firsthand in your interactions with our highly talented team members. You will have the exclusive opportunity to interview with hiring managers for summer internship positions across the enterprise before our spring 2020 recruiting season commences.

 

Scholarships are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology and business (including, but not limited to, African American/black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, persons with disabilities, women, and veterans). Conferences include ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, Lesbians Who Tech, (Deadline: July 26), (Deadline: Aug. 30), and (Deadline: Sept. 6). Note that deadlines for some scholarship opportunities have already passed.

 

Earth Lab, Boulder, Colo.

Earth Lab will be hosting the NEON Science Summit in Boulder, Colo., Oct. 15–17. This meeting will convene current and prospective users of data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to explore major questions that can be addressed at continental scales. At this workshop you will further your understanding of NEON data products and their potential use, build a network of NEON data users, and help drive questions in ecology and environmental science.

 

The PhD Project is a unique diversity initiative that encourages Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans to pursue their PhDs in business to serve as role models and mentors for minority business students. Our annual conference takes place in Chicago each November, and the application deadline is Sept. 30. The PhD Project will cover all travel, hotel, and conference expenses for those who are invited to attend. There is a nominal $200 registration fee (which is waived for full-time students).

 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Angeles

The ACM SIGGRAPH Diversity and Inclusion Summit has a roster of informative and impactful speakers from a range of backgrounds and disciplines that demonstrate how our diversity makes us stronger. We invite you to join us for captivating discussions as we examine the pressing issues and relevant topics facing the computer graphics and interactive techniques community.

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thirty internships are currently available across the country. In addition to getting paid, students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

Science Publishing Group, New York

We invite scholars and researchers to submit papers to the journals or to join the editorial board or reviewer team.

 

College Park, Md.

Physics and physical science departments at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) or community colleges can apply for a $1,000 grant to bring guest speakers to their institution for colloquium or seminar presentations. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain exposure to the breadth of physics research. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

GO PLACES WITH AISES

 

Start your AISES National Conference off right with this engaging and helpful afternoon of STEM activities and learning. The event, sponsored by The Boeing Company, offers exciting chances to win prizes! Wisconsin high school students and chaperones can attend for free.

 

The one-day Faculty Career Workshop provides networking, cultural activities, and tailored professional development. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this grant covers travel expenses (up to $2,000) for up to 40 eligible applicants. Expenses include airfare, lodging, registration, meals, and other travel costs (e.g., parking). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Aug. 12.

 

Calling all middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as professionals. Present your STEM research! Receive a 50% registration discount when you respond by Aug. 1.

 

Chapters in good standing are eligible to participate, and may apply to no more than two award categories: Recruitment and Retention, Fundraising and Marketing, Outreach and Community Service, and Professional and Chapter Development. The deadline is Aug. 20.

 

AISES appreciates the time, effort, and dedication of chapter advisors and encourages chapter members to nominate their chapter advisor for this award. The deadline is Aug. 20.

 

Pre-conference registration ends Sept. 29.

This one-of-kind event focuses on educational, professional, and workforce development.

SAVE THE DATE

 

Oct. 10–12

Milwaukee, Wis.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

 

RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS

 

Find more resume and job-hunting tips on the AISES Career Center’s . The College and Career Fair at the is a great place to give your newly created resume a trial run, and be sure to stop by the Resume Room for some expert feedback.

 

ONLINE RESOURCES

GRADUATE/POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s is pleased to announce two funding opportunities that are open to applications from individuals or collaborative teams.

 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Angeles

The ACM SIGGRAPH Diversity and Inclusion Summit has a roster of informative and impactful speakers from a range of backgrounds and disciplines that demonstrate how our diversity makes us stronger. We invite you to join us for captivating discussions as we examine the pressing issues and relevant topics facing the computer graphics and interactive techniques community.

 

First Nations Development Institute and The Henry Luce Foundation

In 2020, First Nations will award 10 fellowships of $50,000 each to outstanding Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. This fellowship is intended to support Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers as they advance their work and significantly move forward their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous communities.

 

This program provides funding for American Indian/Alaska Native graduate students conducting scientific research under the supervision of an academic mentor. Financial support is awarded on an hourly basis (maximum of 20 hours/week) until completion of the research (not to exceed 1,000 hours). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver

Students 18 and older interested in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship are encouraged to apply for a paid internship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Thirty internships are currently available across the country. In addition to getting paid, students will gain knowledge and experience working with the largest conservation system in the world.

 

The National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting out a call for nominations for the 2020 Class of Inductees. If inducted, you or a colleague could join the ranks of world-changing innovators.

 

Science Publishing Group, New York

We invite scholars and researchers to submit papers to the journals or to join the editorial board or reviewer team.

 

Scholarships are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology and business (including, but not limited to, African American/black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, persons with disabilities, women, and veterans). Conferences include ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, Lesbians Who Tech, (Deadline: July 26), (Deadline: Aug. 30), and (Deadline: Sept. 6). Note that deadlines for some scholarship opportunities have already passed.

 

Earth Lab, Boulder, Colo.

Earth Lab will be hosting the NEON Science Summit in Boulder, Colo., Oct. 15–17. This meeting will convene current and prospective users of data from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) to explore major questions that can be addressed at continental scales. At this workshop you will further your understanding of NEON data products and their potential use, build a network of NEON data users, and help drive questions in ecology and environmental science.

 

The PhD Project is a unique diversity initiative that encourages Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans to pursue their PhDs in business to serve as role models and mentors for minority business students. Our annual conference takes place in Chicago each November, and the application deadline is Sept. 30. The PhD Project will cover all travel, hotel, and conference expenses for those who are invited to attend. There is a nominal $200 registration fee (which is waived for full-time students).

 

College Park, Md.

Physics and physical science departments at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) or community colleges can apply for a $1,000 grant to bring guest speakers to their institution for colloquium or seminar presentations. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain exposure to the breadth of physics research. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

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