1. Building a Resume
Resume Sections
10th Grade
Advisory Activity

2. Resume Preparation Worksheet
Worksheet gathers information for resume
Keep final resume to 1 page
Only include the information that will help you appear to be a desirable candidate to a college or for a job
Complete the sections on Resume Preparation Worksheet after each of the upcoming slides

3. Contact Information
Your information
Name, address, , PHONE NUMBER
Example:
Sally B. Jones
700 22nd Avenue NE #219
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Distribute the

4. Education List all high schools attended
Include expected year of graduation
Option to note GPA, class rank, or courses you are taking that are pertinent to the application
Example:
Edison High School
Expected Graduation: June 2016
GPA: 3.6
Taking Advanced Placement English and Economics

5. Work Experience Include up to 3 work experiences
List in chronological order with the most current work experience first
Include active descriptions of the tasks and duties job entailed
Example:
Baby-sitter (6/12 – present) Minneapolis, MN
Provide safe environment for two children twice a week
Maintain family rules and routines
Prepare healthy meals

6. Volunteer Experience Include up to 3 volunteer experiences
List in chronological order with the most current volunteer experience first
Examples:
Reading Tutor, Sanford Elementary School – 2013
Sharing and Caring Hands – 2012
Relay for Life – 2012

7. Activities
List the extracurricular activities in which you are involved
List clubs, organizations, sports, or other groups
May also include dates or grade of participation
Examples:
Robotics Club (9th-10th grade)
Quiz Bowl (9th-10th grade)
Junior Varsity Basketball (10th grade)
Track (2010-present)

8. Skills and Strengths
List your skills and strengths that are a good fit for the job, college, or scholarship to which you are applying
Examples:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Responsible
Flexible and open-minded
Fluent in two languages
Providing specific examples of ways you’ve demonstrated these strengths and skills.

9. Awards and Honors List any recognition you have received Examples:
B Honor Roll (9th-10th grade)
Perfect Attendance (9th Grade)
McDonald’s Employee of the Month (June, 2013)
Peace Essay Contest Winner (February, 2012)

10. References
Include people who can give a good recommendation about your strengths and skills
Can include work supervisors, teachers, ministers, coaches, volunteer coordinators, etc.
Do not include friends or family
List “references available upon request” or include names and contact information on resume
Ask references for permission to include them!

11. Resume Example

12. Resume Preparation Sheet
Complete Resume Preparation Sheet
Keep handy at home for future use
Create your resume when you have access to a computer