R E S U M E S. What is a Resume? It’s a brief history of your accomplishments and experience that you prepare for future potential employers.

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R E S U M E S

What is a Resume? It’s a brief history of your accomplishments and experience that you prepare for future potential employers.

A good resume is… Clear- It presents the facts in a clear, easy-to-read style. Well organized- The reader can see your strong points at a glance. Dynamic- Action verbs make the past come alive. Neat- It’s appearance says “I’m proud of who I am and what I’ve done.”

Keep in mind that your resume should be designed with one thing.. To get you job interviews!

Why is a good resume important? It opens doors! Your resume introduces you Set’s you a side from everyone else It’s a guide for the interview to discuss background A reminder of who you are after the interview is over

Resume Outline Heading Objective Education Skills Work Experience Awards Training or Certifications

Heading This must include Full name Address Home or Cell phone numbers Personal address Your needs to be professional!!

Objective This helps the employer know what type of position you’re looking for. In your objective Try and stay away from using “I” Include your field or study that you are interested in. Be creative!

Education Be sure that your education states The full name of the college or institute Dates of attendance (include whether you graduated) Your major or vocation Include course descriptions Do not include your HIGH SCHOOL!

Work Experience This can include any full time or part time, seasonal or volunteer work. Provide: Names and locations of Employers Dates of employment Job titles Job duties and any major accomplishments Stay away from including very old employment unless it pertains to the job at hand.

Skills You want to mention: Special abilities such as specific computer skills or a foreign language Interests & activities that demonstrate job-related skills Personal accomplishments

Awards This can be from school or work or other.. School awards like perfect attendance or outstanding student Work awards such as employee of the month Volunteer awards or any special recommendations

Training or Certifications This is a great way to include information that maybe not everyone will have. Such as… Special skills training Certifications

Setting the right tone Emphasize the positive Highlight accomplishments Use action verbs Avoid wordiness Use familiar terms Spell check Be neat!

Finishing Touches Attractive Layout- Leave a “1” margin on all sides and use bullets or boldface to emphasize important information. Type your resume Proofread carefully- Have someone else read and double check.

A good resume gets results Gather- all information needed. Use- the right form and tone. Keep- it neat. Prepare- an effective cover letter. Get help- if you need it.

References A reference page should include: Full name of reference Job title Address and Phone numbers Their relationship to you Remember who you choose needs to be someone who is going to represent you well and have a professional voice and ring tone!

Cover Letter Cover letter should include: Name, Title and Address 3 Brief paragraphs: Why you’re writing, How your skills can be a benefit & A request to reply and or an interview. Complimentary closing It should display why you are writing & that you are the BEST candidate for the job!

Thank You Notes Thank you letters are you used to reemphasize your potential value to the company and to thank you for their time! Needs to say: A couple of lines saying thank you for their time And I hope to here back from you soon!