Job Resume Mrs. Cook (All information in this PowerPoint can be found on pages in your textbook)

The Resume O A summary of your qualifications and experience O The goal is to get an interview (not tell your life story)

The Resume O It should do/have the following: O Name, address, and contact information O A summary of your work history, education, and related experience O Logically organize information with labeled sections on ONE PAGE only O Use conventional formats, fonts, style, & spacing O Use formal language consistently

Prewriting O Brainstorm a list that thoroughly represents your: O Work experience O Education O Honors O Hobbies O Interests O Extracurricular activities O Your list should be long. You will cut and focus later.

Prewriting O Make a chart with these headings: O Item Include? Category O Place a check next to those that best show your experience and skills under “Include?”. Then, place them in an appropriate category (work experience, activities, skills, etc.) O Organize your list in chronological order.

Drafting O Choose a style which will show your information and make that style consistent throughout your draft. O For example, use either whole sentences OR phrases in your experience descriptions, but do not mix the two. O Whole sentence example: “I edit videotapes and add special effects.” O Phrase example: “Edit videotapes; add special effects.”

Make a checklist as you write O Heading (name, address, and contact information) O Overview or Summary (a brief statement about you) O Experience (lists details of work history) O Education (history of your schooling or other training) O Skills (notes special abilities, such as computer training or fluency in a foreign language) O Honors/Awards/Activities/Memberships (this is a flexible category used to show interests or hobbies)

Play to your strengths O Like many high school students, you probably have limited work experience. If this is the case, use your resume to emphasize academic and life experiences that show your capabilities. Make sure to stress skills related to the job for which you are applying.

Use active and specific language O Unspecific: O “Made brochures for public relations firm.” O Specific O “Researched, wrote, and edited four-color brochures for public relations firm.” O No: O Watch children at after-school program.” O Yes: O Lead games and sports activities. Teach Hebrew to students ages 9-11.”

Printing O Print on good quality paper in neutral color such as white or ivory. O When you find a job you would like to pursue, send your resume along with a cover letter using standard business letter format. O In the cover letter, introduce yourself and elaborate on any talents or experiences that make you an excellent job candidate. O For this assignment, just attach a note to the resume stating what job you will be applying for.