1. How to Create a Resume Advisory Classroom Guidance Lesson Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy HS Spring 2013

2. TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVES GOAL: Students will learn how to write a well organized resume which they will be able to evolve as their careers mature. OBJECTIVES 1)Learn the purpose & importance of developing a strong resume 2)Learn how to write a resume o RESUME MAJOR COMPONENETS o THE IMPORTANCE OF USING ACTION WORDS o TIPS ON MAKING YOUR RESUME STAND OUT (1 ST IMPRESSIONS COUNT!)

3. OBJECTIVE ONE 1)Learn the purpose & importance of developing a strong resume This will help you present yourself on paper before your prospective employer meets with you. A strong resume will help you pass the initial stage before getting an interview.

4. OBJECTIVE TWO 1)Learn how to write a resume A.RESUME MAJOR COMPONENETS B.THE IMPORTANCE OF USING ACTION WORDS C.TIPS ON MAKING YOUR RESUME STAND OUT (1 ST IMPRESSIONS COUNT!) – What sets you apart? – State your responsibilities – Skills for that particular job you are seeking

5. Skills

6. Lets Review!  What are the components of a resume?  What is the purpose of a resume?

7. What Goes in the Resume? Ideally, a resume is about a page long. Because of the limited space you won’t be able to include everything about yourself. Here’s what you should put in and what you should leave out.

8. Anatomy of the Resume Contact information  Name: First and last. Middle isn’t a requirement.  Address, email and telephone number: Most businesses like to follow up with a phone call, not a letter. Objective  Job Objective: One or two sentences about the job being sought and why you would be a valuable part of the team.

9. Objective Samples  Full time permanent employment with a business which will offer challenging opportunities for developing new skills  To obtain a challenging position with growth potential and the opportunity to utilize my training.  An entry level position in the medical field with an opportunity to acquire new skills and utilize my training.

10. The Objective  Your objective should state the position you desire. Keep it simple and concise; let the objective speak for itself. You can elaborate while you interview. Each resume should have its own objective, tailored to the specific job opening.

11. Anatomy Experience  Name of companies you worked, volunteered, or interned with and employment dates: Employers are very skeptical of resumes that don’t include job dates because they suggest the position was brief or not especially challenging.  Job responsibilities and accomplishments: Include them in the Employment History section under company name and employment dates.

12. Anatomy Cont’d Skills  Language and computer skills; a second language can make a big impact Education  Education: Major, minor, type of degree, honors distinctions. If the resume is light on work history, include some courses taken.

13. Sample Skills 1. Supportive team member; committed and responsible. 2. Reliable, adaptable, and a quick learner. 3. Bilingual – speak, read, and write. 4. Hard working, ambitious, and willing to learn. 5. Willing and able to handle a wide variety of tasks.

14. What Are Action Words? Your resume is a brief summary of your qualifications and skills. It is important to use action words and short sentences when describing your work history. Try not to be repetitive.

15. Lets put them in ACTION!! assist achieve arrange assemble allocated calculate change compile conduct coordinate design identify disperse facilitate ensure led facilitate maintain operate prepare support

16. Lets Review!  What are action words?  What is the purpose of an objective?  What are the components of a resume?

17. Common Questions  What if I never worked?  What should I put if I never received an award?  I don’t have a phone number, where will they contact me?  I only speak one language, will they still look at my resume?

18. Don’t Include  Reasons for leaving old jobs: This topic is likely to be covered in an interview and can hurt a candidate before then.  Letters of Recommendation: Unless specifically asked for, these additional sheets of paper are likely to end up in the trash can next to a human resource manager’s desk. But, be sure to have recommendations for your files in case they are needed.

19. Don’t Include cont’d  References: Do not state “References are available upon request”. This is redundant. Create a listing of your references with name, address, phone numbers and email on a second page. Always make sure that you have permission from individuals before listing them as references.  Race, Age, Religion, and Sexual Orientation: Government laws exist to prevent discrimination. These are not important measuring sticks for any job.

20. Don’t Include cont’d  Photographs: Do not include a photograph on a resume. A picture is not a representation of a candidate’s skills.  Inflated language: What does this really mean? Basically, bragging about something you never actually did. Many resumes include exaggerations and often, blatant lies. Employers can usually see through this.

21. Resume Tips  Make it short.  Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.  Be honest.  Stress skills, Knowledge, volunteer experience, and abilities.

22. This concludes the presentation. We will now create our official resume. Remember that your resume will evolve with you as you gain more work experience and expand your educational level.

23. NAVIANCE RESUME TOOL Activity  Log onto your Naviance Click “About Me” Under “Interesting things about me” click on “resume” Scroll to add a new entry and have students select the following  Objectives  Work Experience/Volunteer  Education  Skills  Awards

24. Select each section and enter information to create your resume You select this tab when you are done and are ready to print your resume

25. Select create a new print format to proceed to print your resume Name your resume and click the sections you want included, make sure you select ALL section your want to appear in your resume

26. You can view, edit, print your resume once you save it. This is your final product below

27. Now you are ready Apply for scholarships and jobs with your new resume