1. What Is A Resume ? your education job related experiences skills and accomplishments Resume is a French word meaning, summary. A resume is a brief, concise history of:

2. Why Is A Resume Important? Your resume introduces you. It serves as your personal advertisement. It lets employers know you are a first-rate candidate.

3. A Good Resume Is: Concise Well Organized Dynamic Easy to read Neat Arrange categories starting with your greatest strength. This means some of you will have education first, others, your employment history.

4. What To Include? Your full name Your complete address Home telephone # Email address Caution

5. Job Objective Poor Statement – A challenging position that uses my education and creativity Better Statement – An entry level position as a child care provider with First Step Child Care. My Advice – Leave it off.

6. Education & Training Names and locations of schools or programs, e.g. Modesto Junior College, Modesto,CA 95354 Dates of attendance: e.g. 2009-present Degrees, certificates or licenses awarded e.g. Associate of Arts Degree Major: Speech Communication G.P.A. Course work

7. Work Experience Full-time employment Part-time employment Internships Military service Volunteer and summer work

8. Special Skills Skills e.g. language skills, computer (write down specific computer knowledge that you possess e.g. XP or Vista) Personal accomplishments; e.g. Employee of the Year -2009 Interests and activities that demonstrate job-related skills.

9. Set the Right Tone Focus on the positive contributions you have made to your employers, your school and your community. Highlight your accomplishments - Don’t just list your duties. Tell what you have actually achieved, and be specific POORSupervised staff. GOODSupervised six staff members at a summer camp for 9 to 12 year olds.

10. Avoid Wordiness Use key words and phrases instead of complete sentences. Eliminate the pronoun I. Be direct. Good Example – Increased profits from fund-raisers by 10% in one year. Poor Example – I staged an extensive campaign to cut costs and increase overall profits from fund-raisers by 10% in the course of one year’s time

11. COSTPLUS Modesto, CA4/1985-8/2008 Merchandise Department Manager Supervised staff of 21 employees including hiring, firing, discipline and training. Organized system to expedite merchandise returns which totaled over $200K. Enhanced relationship between the sales & retail division with the merchandise & wholesale division. Responsible for $1million+ in-house inventory including purchasing, quality control, distribution and rotation of multi-million dollar inventories. This responsibility also included bonus-earning reductions in inventory loss and variations. Terrific vendor relationships to ensure correct and prompt delivery of products and return of low-turning merchandise. Reorganized department into separate divisions to improve efficiency. Oversaw and assisted shipping & receiving manager. Reported directly to President. COSTPLUS Modesto, CA4/1985-8/2008 Merchandise Department Manager Supervised staff of 21 employees including hiring, firing, discipline and training. Organized system to expedite merchandise returns which totaled over $200K. Enhanced relationship between the sales & retail division with the merchandise division. Reorganized department into separate divisions to improve efficiency. Entrusted with $1million+ in-house inventory including purchasing, quality control, distribution and rotation of multi-million dollar inventories.

12. Leave Out Age Weight Marital status Health status, etc. Picture of yourself

13. What Format to Use? The two most common formats are: Reverse Chronological Functional

14. Reverse Chronological Information is arranged listing the most recent experience first. Advantage - This format gives a clear picture of where you’ve worked and what you’ve accomplished. It is logical and easy to follow. Many employers prefer this form. Disadvantage - Limited experience, any gaps in employment, or other weak areas may be evident.

15. Casey Smith __________________________________________________________________ 1111 Tally Court, Modesto, CA 95356 h(209)555-0000 smithc@abcglobal.netm(209)444-0000 Professional Background THE RICHMOND CO. Modesto, CA8/2008-1/2011 Operations Manager Supervised staff of 25 employees including hiring, firing, discipline and training. Implemented a new custom order system increasing revenues by 50%. Facilitated weekly sales meetings, which included motivating sales staff with promotions. Reorganized A/R department to ensure sustainability. Trained employees on new ERP computer program. Developed reference book outlining a step-by-step procedure guide. Entrusted with transporting $250K worth of merchandise to retailers and tradeshows. COSTPLUS Modesto, CA4/1985-8/2008 Merchandise Department Manager Supervised staff of 21 employees including hiring, firing, discipline and training. Organized system to expedite merchandise returns which totaled over $200K. Enhanced relationship between the sales & retail division with the merchandise division. Reorganized department into separate divisions to improve efficiency. Entrusted with $1million+ in-house inventory including purchasing, quality control, distribution and rotation of multi-million dollar inventories. Awards received: 6 Employee of the Month Awards. 5, 10 and 20 year service awards Inspirational Trustworthy Leaders from Soleman Leadership Institute Education Background MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE Modesto, CA2009-Present Business Administration--19 Units completed General Education Computer Literacy: MS Works 8.0, Winsoft Software, Myriad Reader, ModelPress Viewer Languages: Working knowledge of reading and speaking Spanish References: Furnished upon request

16. Functional In this format information is arranged in areas of skill Advantage - It draws attention to accomplishments. It highlights what you’re capable of doing. Disadvantage - Some employers are suspicious of this format.

18. References Two lines of thought on references: Simply state: REFERENCES: Will be provided upon request Or Include them on a separate sheet of paper that matches your resume.

19. Resume Layout One page Font size at least 12 Margins - Should have even borders all around The most important information should be at the top. Always typed Paper - Use quality, bonded paper  White, light tan or gray