2. Personal Data Answers quickly “who” you are and how to get in touch with you by including: Name Address Phone number Email address

3. Education Should give information about your schooling and/or training by listing schools and other formal training centers that you’ve completed; list these in “backwards” chronological order

4. Work Experience Paid jobs (work or home) Include any work experience that you’ve had, including: –Dates of employed –Responsibilities you had Volunteer jobs –Dates of your volunteering –Responsibilities you had

5. Hobbies/Interests Include organizations you belong to; Include sports teams you participate in; Other activities you enjoy in your spare time.

6. Special Skills Include things that you are already very good at; May be an unusual skill that will make you an attractive person in the job market!

7. Resume writing tips: Use words and phrases that bring to mind “action” Consider “transferable skills” as a part of your resume. A transferable skill is a portable skill that you learn in one setting but can be used in many other settings (and, by the way, is what “school” is all about!). What transferable skills do you have??