What is Professional Development?
Although different industries require different skills, there are some skills and knowledge that are applicable to all industries and business in general. Knowing how to properly tailor one’s resume, how to network, dining etiquette, and more can not only help you stand apart from the competition in the recruiting process, but also propel your career forward in the business career. Many professional development skills are crucial to develop, and are applicable to you not only now, but even many years down the road.
What Does RBS Provide in Professional Development?
- Resume and Cover Letter Editing
- Interview Prep
- Networking Techniques and Practice
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Business Dining and Dress Etiquette
- Senior/Alumni Panels
- And more…
Basic Resume Rules
Formatting
Keep your resume short--1 Page Only
Leave off high school experiences, unless you are a freshman and/or feel they are extremely relevant to the position applied for
No less than 10pt font--make sure that your resume is still readable
Don’t stretch the margins
No periods when using bullet points
Content
Quantify your accomplishments; add numbers to what you did: “Spearheaded a summer moving and storage business with two employees, serving fifty customers and generating $19,000 in profit.”
Use action verbs to lead: “Organized a team of ten students and provided the local Houston community with free services following a natural disaster”
Cater your resume to your industry: Leave off consulting experiences if you’re applying to banking opportunities
Be truthful: You will be asked to explain your experiences listed on your resume in-depth