A Resume is a record of what you have actually achieved in the past. Hence, for your resume to be successful in winning you an interview, you must first have a track record of results to write about.

Now is the time to start building up your track record of achievements.

How to build up a track record of results

STEP 1

Participate in extra-curricular activities

Any activity undertaken inside or outside of university academic work can be valuable as long as it's relevant to the employer.

Taking a short course in an area of interest is another good way of building a track record.

See step 3 (below) for more information regarding core competencies.

Activities that involve working in a group are great for improving teamwork skills. Try to participate in as many as possible!

STEP 2

Get involved in group activities

STEP 3

Produce results

It is important that results achieved match skills and personal qualities employers look for.

Now you got a track record of results, include them in your resume. Make sure you make it clear to prospective employers why your track record enhances your suitability for the job.

If you need help with this, the Careers and Placement, CEDARS runs weekly workshops on application letter and interview skills. Click here for more information.

STEP 4

'Sell' your achievements in your resume

STEP 5

Write a summary statement

The purpose of doing this is to help you consolidate your various track record activities into a summary about yourself.

Step Back, look at what you have achieved and write a summary about:

• Who you are
• What professional / technical knowledge and people skills you possess
• Your interests
• Your motivation

Now go on to say what you would like to become eventually, i.e. what you want to achieve in your career. Draw on the information gathered above and write down your Career Objective.

STEP 6

List your career objective