Résumé Business Technology I

What is a résumé A résumé is a sales brochure that provides your best skills and qualities to an employer A résumé provides more detailed information than a job application

Résumé Do’s Keep it to one page When explaining skills, start each sentence or statement with a verb Limit sentences or statements to 10-12 words Use simple language Be specific, give examples Be honest Proofread carefully Choose quality paper (white, ivory, gray)

Résumé Don’ts Do not write in paragraphs Don’t list personal references Don’t mention salary or wages Avoid fancy type or hard to read styles Do not use flashy paper Don’t list your class rank or GPA if it is not something to be proud of

Heading Name Address Phone Number with Area Code E-mail address (if you check it frequently and your e-mail address is appropriate)

Objective If you don’t choose an objective, the employer may not choose you The objective is one sentence that tells the kind of work you are looking for Do not be too general or specific “To obtain a full-time position as an office assistant”

Education List your most recent education first and work backwards List school name, city-state address, date of completion List a few relevant courses which would interest an employer List GPA if it is something you are proud of (3.0 or better)

Work Experience You can list full-time, part-time, casual, civic, volunteer, or charitable work Start with your most recent experience and work backwards List the date of work, your job title, name of the company, and city-state address List responsibilities, starting with verbs

Skills List skills you have developed List software applications you are familiar with Be specific Skills listed should match job you are looking for in Objective

Extracurricular Activities List club and/or organizations you have been a member of It is not necessary to list years of service List awards you may have won

References Do not list references on your résumé Instead say “Available upon request” Only list references on a job application or on a separate sheet at the interview Before using someone as a reference, ask permission Be prepared to give references at an interview