1. Resume Writing Marketing

2. Resume What is a resume? A selling tool Outlines your skills and experiences Details your achievements Allows an employer to see how you can contribute to the employer's workplace.

3. Purpose of a Resume What is the purpose of a Resume? To create a document that presents and effectively sells your most relevant and positive credentials. It’s your First Impression (Employers decide within 15-20 seconds rather to keep or toss) Background Check

4. Resume Why do I need a resume? Employment Admission into schools, clubs, organizations, etc.. Scholarship opportunities Professional purposes

5. Components of a Resume What is included on a resume? Contact Information Objective Education Work Experience Volunteer Experience Skills Awards References

6. Resume Components Contact Information First & Last Name Mailing Address Street, City, ST, Zip Code Home Phone # (if applicable) Cell Phone # (if applicable) Professional Email Be smart about this….if online only give email

7. Professional Email v. Unprofessional Email Your email address is an impression of you A professional email does not imply anything other than your name. An unprofessional email is usually: 1. Cute 2. Funny 3. Offensive *Avoid politics, religion, & personal interests

8. Examples of Unprofessional Emails Which of the following is an example of a professional email for Jane Doe? ifartalot@hotmail.com jdoe@hotmail.com ihateschool@aol.com uknowimcool@gmail.com

9. Resume Components Objective States the purpose of your resume I want to become _____________ Be as specific as you can if you are applying at a specific job location Provides direction for the information you include

10. Components of a Resume Education School(s) Attended High School Only City/State of High School Graduation Year Include valuable “Bonus” Information GPA if it is 3.0 or higher Electives that add value to your resume Organizations/Clubs/Teams you are involved in  DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, Stuco, Football, Basketball, etc…

11. Components of a Resume Work Experience Place of Employment City/State of Employment Place Dates Worked There Job Title Job Duties Must list at least 2 Need to keep verb usage consistent  ---ed endings, ---ing endings, etc….  Handled money  Dealing with customers Be Specific – Successfully completed over 100 customer orders in a 3 hour time span.

12. Components of a Resume Volunteer Experience Place where volunteer work occurred City/State of volunteer location Dates volunteered there Job Title Job Duties Must list at least 2 duties (preferably 3) Need to keep verb usage consistent

13. Components of a Resume Skills Language – Do you speak 2 or more Computer – All programs you know No MySpace, Facebook, references Trade Skills: Cars Construction Welding Office Skills: Answering Phones Making Copies Type Fast (40 words or more a minute) DO NOT PUT SPORTS I run fast I had 10 tackles or 5 goals or 23 points

14. Components of a Resume Awards Athletic Awards MVP All-Conference Academic Awards All A’s Honor Roll Citizenship Principal’s Award Citizen of the Month Scholastic Perfect Attendance

15. Components of a Resume References People who think you would be a good candidate for whatever it is you apply for Past Employers Places where you’ve volunteered Coaches Teachers NOT RELATIVES unless you worked for them NOT FRIENDS  Employers are not impressed with what a 18 year old teenager who goes to the mall with you thinks!

16. Sample Reference Ms. Melissa Shaffer Marketing Teacher Gila Ridge High School 7150 E. 24 th Street Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 502-6452 mshaffer@yumaed.org

17. Class Agenda Components of Resume sheet must be completely filled out A rough draft copy of your resume must be emailed to me by the end of the period You need to print a copy as well

18. Resume Do’s Proofread – AVOID TYPO’s Do keep personal information to a minimum Do use matter-of-fact language (Avoid I thinks) Be Brief Write out abbreviations you = u before = b4 with = w/

19. Resume Don’ts Don’t use slang or abbreviations cuz, ssup, banging, dripping, u, poppin’, kick it, etc.. Don’t’ use Humor Don’t use graphics Don’t use construction paper or stationary to print it on Don’t Handwrite Don’t exaggerate Don’t use large or unusual fonts Size 10 or 12 point font Arial or Times New Roman: Serif Fonts Only Don’t include your age, height, weight, religion, nationality, etc…

20. Resume Requirements Your resume must be a full page The back side of your resume needs to consist of at least three references Give detailed info. About each reference Bad Example: Mary Smith (928) 502-6000

21. Sample Reference Ms. Melissa Shaffer Marketing Teacher Gila Ridge High School 7150 E. 24 th Street Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 502-6452 mshaffer@yumaed.org

24. Assignment Using a template in Microsoft Word or Publisher complete a rough draft of your resume Log onto the computer & open Microsoft Word File Menu  New Document  Templates on my computer  Other Documents tab Choose a resume option  Professional, Contemporary, or Elegant  You can use the resume wizard to help Begin creating your resume Print & Email Rough Draft by end of hour