Resume Writing Anchorage School District Presentation School Year Funding for the Youth First Career Guides program is provided by the Division of Business Partnerships, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

By Melissa Flynn Student Intern II

 Employers 1 st impression of you  Gets you the interview  Word picture of you

 Personal Information (name, address, phone, )  Objective  Qualifications/Summary/Profile  Skill Sets  Education  Achievements/Awards  Work Experience  Interests/Activities

Functional Format:  Focus on skills and experience  Emphasize specific skill sets  More freedom Chronological Format:  Lists work history in reverse chronological order  Can be repetitive/limiting  Sometimes required by companies

ALWAYS  Emphasize your strengths and skills  Use the resources available to you  Have someone else proof read your resume DO NOT  Make it longer than a page  Expect perfection on your first try  Lie about anything

INCLUDE:  Work history or educational background first  Start with present and work back  Dates  Use leisure activities if applicable  Pleasing but not too showy DO NOT INCLUDE:  Extensive personal data  Age  Personal references directly in the resume  Information about why you left previous jobs  Discussion of salary

1. Apply for a job for which you are not remotely qualified 2. Include a lofty mission statement 3. Use one generic resume for every job listing 4. Make recruiters or hiring managers guess how exactly you can help their client 5. Don’t explain how past experience translates to a new position 6. Don’t include a cover letter with your resume 7. Be careless with details

Inconsistent List of Duties: Childcare Documented activities I designed a mural for the community project Consistent List of Duties: Provided care to children Documented activities Designed mural for community project

Bad Qualifications :  integrity  Honest  Hard-working: I like to keep busy.  Interpersonal skills.  Reliable Transportation  organized. Good Qualifications:  Integrity  Honest  Hard-working  Interpersonal skills  Reliable transportation  Organized

Bad Design Clerical skills Type 40 wpm Phone answering Microsoft Word Reliable transportation Filing Punctual Organized Flexible Good Design Clerical skills  Type 40 wpm  Phone answering  Microsoft Word  Reliable transportation  Filing  Punctual  Organized  Flexible

 Punctual  Hard-working  Able to communicate effectively  Learn quickly  Good people person  Honest  Knowledgeable of computer programs or equipment

For each and every job you apply for, you will need to tailor your resume for that specific job. BAD Applying for a job at a fast food restaurant. Skills  Hunting  Good with hand tools GOOD Applying for a job at a fast food restaurant. Skills  Good people person  Punctual

Your Objective  First chance to communicate effectively  Describe desired job and your relevant value BAD Objective OBJECTIVE: To get a job. GOOD Objective OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a cashier & sales associate. To obtain a position as a Construction Laborer.

BAD Address GOOD Address If necessary, create a new address specifically for your job search.

For High School Students:  List even the small talents acquired during high school Remember:  Your resume is an evolving document  Constantly change and tailor to suit each job  Make resume as close to what the employer wants as you can

Creating a resume may seem daunting at first but with the right tools and guidance, you will be well on your way to creating a fantastic resume.

Funding for the Youth First Career Guides program is provided by the Division of Business Partnerships, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. We are an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.