Tailor Your Resume
Your resume should expose your unique skills and abilities as they relate to the specific position you are applying for. When you read a job posting, something inside you perks up as you realize you meet the qualifications they are looking for. That belief that you know you have what it takes to succeed in that position is what needs to come out in your resume. As you think back on your past experiences, jot down the experiences that come to mind. Make notes right on the job posting that speak to each qualification so you can easily tailor your resume to that job posting. It may be experience from your involvement in a class project, specific coursework that has prepared you with the confidence you would need to perform well in the position, or it may be a combination of these along with your work or internship/co-op experience.
Below is an example of a tailored resume. The color-coding makes it easier to see where such experience aligns with the job posting and requirements. Tailoring your resume is simply getting a sense of the skills that the employer is looking for and then incorporating them into your objective as well as throughout your resume. Contact Us to set up an appointment with a UND Career Services Coordinator for assistance.
Mark Ketting
Street Address Grand Forks, ND 58203 Phone xyz@email.com
Objective
Career focused individual with a desire to utilize my degree in Marketing along with my proven interpersonal, time management, and customer service skills to contribute to the continued success of company XYZ.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Dec 2013
University of North Dakota(UND),Grand Forks,ND GPA:3.4/4.0
- 2010 LMNOP Scholarship Recipient
- Languages:Spanish(Fluent)
Relevant Coursework
- Advertising
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Brand and Product Management
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Relationship Marketing
Related Experience
Marketing Intern
Big TV Station, City, ST Summer 2010
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Assisted in the development of marketing objectives
to focus on creating of new niche to increase
viewership
- Participated in developing innovative marketing
materials in response to target focus group to
include distribution to a variety of media outlets
to insure
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Designed departmental newsletter to increase
internal communications,foster teamwork,
and strengthen the marketing departments overall
reach
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Participated in the launch of a regional campaign
which produced brand awareness and created a
positive following
Leadership Experience
Vice President
Fraternity,UND,Grand Forks,ND Jan 2010-Present
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Plan and organize membership recruitment events
- Continuously encouraging other members to
volunteer within the community as a means of
increasing social awareness and community
involvement
- Organize fund raising efforts with notable success
in exceeding targeted goal by 15%
in 2010 calender year
Other Experience
Server
Yummy Foods, Grand Forks, ND Dec 2009-Present
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Greet guests and built report through efficient,
prompt,and friendly service
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of menu items
and specials to provide educated suggestions
to improve guests dining experience
Marketing Company XYZ
We are seeking a customer service focused Marketing Coordinator to join our team. This exciting position has significant focus on assisting with new market strategies, developing campaign analysis, supporting internal communications, and making strategic recommendations to maximize the performance of varying marketing campaigns.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Create marketing, communications, PR and media products in response to specified strategies or objectives.
2. Design unique marketing campaigns to aggressively develop brand into newly formed markets.
3. Arrange and conduct programs to maintain client relations and devise innovative methods of gathering useful information pertinent to successful marketing strategies.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor degree in Marketing or related fields plus hands-on experience in similar capacity required.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with effective listening skills and strong multi-tasking/organizational abilities.
3. Experienced in designing and facilitating presentations professionally with little preparation.
4. Proven relationship building abilities and past client relations required.
5. MS Office
We offer a competitive benefits and salary package. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to potentialjob@XYZ.com.
