Creating A RESUME

YOUR RESUME IS YOUR MARKETING TOOL Resumes may be prepared in various forms. Remember to show your STRENGTHS. Resume should be: TYPED or Computer generated Printed on 8 1/2” x 11” paper (1 page) Include COMPLETE and CORRECT INFORMATION Be NEAT and look PROFESSIONAL

PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER E-MAIL Full Name (first, middle initial, and last) ADDRESS An address where you can be reached TELEPHONE NUMBER Include Area Code E-MAIL

CAREER OBJECTIVES Briefly state your GOALS for the experience in bullet form Ex. To learn more about how children of this age behave in a classroom There should be THREE clearly written goals This may need to be changed for different types of experiences.

EDUCATION Present EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES in reverse chronological order. List the last school attended first, as in most recent first. Include NAME and location of SCHOOLS. Include DATES of attendance (2000-2003).

EMPLOYMENT Include all PAID work. Include DATES of employment, the NAMES and LOCATIONS of the companies or organizations and job titles. In a separate section, include VOLUNTEER work that may relate to your objective or shows responsibility. Use reverse chronological order, most recent first.

Awards, Honors, & Achievements List any type of HONORS or ACHIEVEMENTS in School - Community – Church: School Newspapers, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Eagle Scout, City/County Youth Council, Volunteer Hospital work, etc.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Include all structured activities: Sports, music, clubs, service projects, scouting, community service, etc. Activities can be school related or activities outside of school.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Ex. of activities: Running, Gardening, Reading, Computers, Carpentry, Skiing/Snow Boarding, Boating, Water Skiing/Wake Boarding, Photography, Sewing, Carpentry, Crafts, Scrapbooking, etc. Do not include hanging out with friends…

PROFESSIONALISM "Be careful of your thoughts, they become your words; be careful of your words, they become your actions; be careful of your actions, they become your character; be careful of your character, it becomes your destiny."

What is Professionalism? Character is who you are and what you stand for. Professionals choose to be professional. They have integrity and they are responsible, diligent, and ethical. They do what is right and project a professional image.  

What is Professionalism? Attitude is your mental outlook. Professionals have a professional approach and a positive, serving mentality. They seek responsibility. Professionals are team players.

What is Professionalism? Excellence is your commitment to quality. Professionals press for excellence and continuous improvement. They are attentive and follow instructions.

What is Professionalism? Competency is your degree of expertise. Professionals understand their jobs and develop their skills. They produce results, perform effectively, and communicate skillfully.

What is Professionalism? Conduct is how you deal with others. Professionals are mature, polite, and loyal. They respect authority and maintain confidences. Professionals do everything with style and class.

Do… Make the commitment to continually grow. Take pride in yourself and your work. Deliver on time. Get as much done as possible in the allotted time. Put passion into your work.

Don’t... Settle for mediocrity. Blame others or seek excuses. Forget to practice skills. Turn in work that is incomplete or inferior.

Resources www.donrichard.com/professionalism www.uen.org/lessonplans