Steps to Success: Building A Professional Resume
Presentation Type
Tutorial Presentation
Abstract
Steps to Success: Building A Professional Resume
Colleen L. Geary, PhD, The University of Alabama
During this tutorial, students will be engaged in an interactive discussion of tips and suggestions for building a professional resume. Topics of discussion will include: what information should be included; how to best organize that information; and writing professional bullet points. During the tutorial, we will also discuss the five key areas in which Kinesiology students need to succeed in order to set themselves up for success both during their undergraduate career and in preparation for submission of their applications to professional graduate programs (PT/OT/AT/PA/Med/Chiro). Topics will include: GPA, pre-requisite courses & grades required; the importance of preparation for graduate entrance exams; the importance of job shadowing and internship experience; requesting letters of recommendation; and what to consider during interview preparation.
Steps to Success: Building A Professional Resume
Steps to Success: Building A Professional Resume
Colleen L. Geary, PhD, The University of Alabama
During this tutorial, students will be engaged in an interactive discussion of tips and suggestions for building a professional resume. Topics of discussion will include: what information should be included; how to best organize that information; and writing professional bullet points. During the tutorial, we will also discuss the five key areas in which Kinesiology students need to succeed in order to set themselves up for success both during their undergraduate career and in preparation for submission of their applications to professional graduate programs (PT/OT/AT/PA/Med/Chiro). Topics will include: GPA, pre-requisite courses & grades required; the importance of preparation for graduate entrance exams; the importance of job shadowing and internship experience; requesting letters of recommendation; and what to consider during interview preparation.