How to write a Resume

Resume A summary of work experience, education, abilities, interests and other information that may be of interest to an employer Goal Demonstrate responsibility Provide examples of accomplishments Show ability to solve problems

Why is a good resume important? The average time a manager takes to scan a resume is 20 seconds Money spent on education and training could be lost without a good resume

Resume basics Neat and easy to read Name clearly visible across top Categories should stand out Use vocabulary and language of target audience Be honest, positive and specific

Resume basics Don’t use sentence format, other than as you write your Professional Profile Proofread carefully Use numbers to illustrate a point Responsible for the supervision of 15 people Ran an event that served 1,000 guests

Assignment: Create your own resume Create an outline for yourself as we go through parts together

Parts of a Resume Heading Name Address Phone Number voice mail or an answering machine with a professional recorded message E-mail Professional-sounding email

Parts of a Resume Professional Profile Brief summary of where you are at in your professional life Only portion of Resume that is in sentence format Opportunity to expand on skills or traits that make you an exceptional candidate for employment

Professional Profile Example Honor-roll student with extensive tutoring experience. Create worksheets and practice exams to improve students' grades by an average of 10 points in Algebra I, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus. Praised for ability to break down problems and clearly communicate mathematical concepts.

Parts of a Resume Education Your most recent educational experience should be listed first. Include your degree (A.S., B.S., B.A.) major Name of Institution- do not put “attended…” Date of graduation If you are in the middle of receiving a degree write “projected to graduate…” Club memberships, AP Courses, Extra-curricular involvement A G.P.A. higher than 3.0 should be noted; ACT of 24 or higher

Example 2012-2015 Bonneville High School 251 Laker Way Ogden, UT 84405 - 3.8 Cumulative G.P.A - 26 Cumulative ACT Score 2016-Current Weber State University Completed 12 Hours of Concurrent Enrollment Currently enrolled in 9 Hours of C.E. Courses

Parts of a Resume Work History Record of the jobs you have held and how long you stayed with an employer Name of Organization (and address if it fits) Dates of employment Identify the position held (formal job title) Bullet your work responsibilities with action statements Only list 2-3 responsibilities per job

Example The Oaks Casual Eatery (Address if it fits) Server and On-Shift Manager Responsible for meal preparation and delivery Demonstrated leadership ability by being appointed as on-shift manager Improved ability to interact with large groups of people

Parts of a resume Skills/Awards Identify skills that would strengthen you as a candidate for the job being applied for. What can you do for an employer? For each skill, write a one line statement that clearly and concisely describes how you have used and developed the skill in the past Identify any awards that you have won, and explain what skills allowed you to receive that award.

Example Able to fluently converse in Spanish Demonstrated ability to work well with others while member of BHS football team Recipient of CTE Certification in Accounting I, which emphasizes mathematical and business knowledge Developed leadership abilities while serving as Student Council President

Action Statements Managerial Position- Company X Assisted in training 3 new employees during a 2-week period Received the May employee of the month award Supervised daily operations of 4 employees Created monthly work schedules

Action Statements Farm-Hand Managed and maintained the livestock feed for 150 cattle Operated heavy machinery while harvesting grains, hay and sugar beets Responsible for planting, maintaining, and harvesting 500 acres of hay

Parts of a Resume References –required List of people who will speak highly of you References should be available as an attachment “References Available upon Request” under Reference title 3 references Information to include name of the person their job title Address phone number e-mail address Always ask for reference’s permission

The Do Not list Do Not include the following Personal Information Your weight, height, social security number, birth date, or marital status A photograph Salary histories Reasons for leaving past jobs Hobbies, activities, and memberships not related to the job being applied for

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