1. Writing a Resume

2. Six Parts to a Resume Heading: Example: Optional:
Legal First and Last name
Street address, city, state, zip
Phone Number
Cell number, , fax
Matthew D. Duston Briar Cove Dr. Spring, TX (cell)

3. Six Parts to a Resume Job Objective: Example:
Brief ( ) statement of the goals you are seeking in applying for the job.
Example:
one sentence
To use and expand my math skills in a cashier’s position at a grocery store.

4. Six Parts to a Resume Job Objective: Example:
Brief ( ) statement of the goals you are seeking in applying for the job.
Example:
one sentence
To use and expand my math skills in a cashier’s position at a grocery store.

5. Six Parts to a Resume Education: Example: List most _____ school first
List the _____ of the school then the city and state
List the date of graduation (i.e. class of _____)
Optional:
Do not list anything that makes you look ___.
Example:
recent
name
Grade point average (if high)
bad
The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands, Texas. Class of 2007

6. Six Parts to a Resume Work Experience: Example:
List the jobs that you have held, most _____ first.
List your ______, the name of the _______ you worked for and the _____ you held the job.
Write a brief explanation of your _____.
Experiences include:
Example:
recent
job title
company
dates
duties
Work (paid), volunteer
Cashier, Academy Sporting Goods, Houston, Texas, June-July Handled cash and gained experience in sales.

7. Six Parts to a Resume Honors and Activities: Example:
List any activities with _______________ at school or community that might be ________ to a potential employer.
Example:
honors and offices
significant
Student Council, The Woodlands High School College Park, 2005
National Honor Society Member, The Woodlands High School, 2004

8. Six Parts to a Resume References: Example:
Resume is only ________ period!!! References belong on a _______ page.
Title the reference page “References for _______”
You should have at least ____ references and you should always get permission from your reference _____.
Example:
one page
separate
three
before
Mike Harper, Senior Pastor
Deerbrook Community Covenant Church
#8 North Main Street
Kingwood, Texas 77339