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A Q&A with our trusted faculty provides more insight into building relationships with recruiters.  \n TIME TO APPLY  \nExplore how to follow-up with recruiters after the career fair, utilize LinkedIn, write cover letters, & succeed in an interview.  \n@tamupaid website: [paid.tamu.edu](paid.tamu.edu)  \nTexas A& MUniveristy  \nRESUME TIPS  \nStarting Your Resume:  \nOrganize information with the most recent/relevant experience first  \nBe consistent with formatting (font, text size, and spacing) For bullet points:  \nUse action-oriented words  \nWrite with your audience in mind  \nDescribe impact with specific numbers and skills  \nStructure: action verb + context + tangible impact  \nPunctuation: Decide whether to add a period at end of each line  \nOptimize Your Resume:  \n Use a professional resume template  \n Mays Business Template  \n Reference PAID Officers’ resumes on PAID website  \n Attend the Resume Review where PAID officers and industry partners will refine your resume  \nMAYS BUSINESS  \nTEMPLATE  \nPAID OFFICERS’ RESUMES  \nShould my resume be one page?  \nYes! As you grow in experience, this can be a challenge. Make a“Master Resume” with all of your experiences and involvement. Then compile a one page resume specifically for your application with the most relevant information.  \nWondering what sections to include?  \n Education  \n Work Experience  \n Involvement and Leadership ( Professional Organizations & Activities)  \n Skills, Honors, Interests  \nRESUME EXAMPLE  \nCAREER FAIR OVERVIEW  \nBEFORE:  \n Update your resume and LinkedIn! Attend PAID’s resume review.  \n Have an elevator pitch prepared. Be able to communicate what you’ve done and what you’ re looking for. Give yourself time to practice before the day of to ensure you are confident in front of recruiters.  \n Attend the prep workshop and networking social to ease any nerves.  \n Make a list of companies that interest you, and learn more about them through research.  \n Educate yourself about the industry and related current events.  \n Have some questions ready to ask the recruiters about the job.  \n Print out more resumes than you think you need. Anywhere from 15-25 depending on how many companies you are interested in.  \nDURING:  \n “Warm up” by practicing with a company not on your list  \n Take breaks  \n Get contact information ( Business Card, LinkedIn, Email)  \nTake notes after each conversation:  \nWhat did you like? Where is the position? How do you apply? Who did you talk to? 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