Creating A RESUME

What is a resume? A resume is a summary of your academic background, employment background, and job qualifications. “Your resume is an advertisement: The product for sale is you. It is the marketing tool you use to pique the interest of recruiters.” - Tory Johnson Advertising You – Building a Strong Resume

1 page in length Typed Never have typos, spelling, or grammar errors Include the following information: Contact information (name, address, phone #, ) Education (GPA, honors, awards) Work Experience (summer job, part time work, internships) Volunteer Experience Skills/ Interests (clubs, leadership roles, computer skills) The Basics

Emphasize the most relevant and recent experiences Be direct and concise Turn responsibilities into accomplishments Use action or power words to demonstrate your skills and accomplishments Use a different action word for each bullet Use past tense for previous activities or employment Use present tense for current jobs and activities Fitting Yourself Onto One Page!

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  Full Name (first middle and last)  ADDRESS  A permanent address where you can be reached  TELEPHONE NUMBER  Include Area Code  (if available)  FAX NUMBER (if available)

CAREER OBJECTIVES  Briefly state your GOALS and the type of job you would like to be considered for.  This may need to be changed for different types of jobs.

EDUCATION  Present EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES in reverse chronological order.  List the last school attended first and then go backwards.  Include NAME and location of SCHOOLS.  List CURRICULUM studied (College or University).  Include DATES of attendance ( ).  List DIPLOMA or DEGREE earned.  List the Relevant COURSES.  Include the Grade Point Average (only if it is about 3.5).

WORK EXPERIENCE  Include all PAID work.  Include VOLUNTEER work that may relate to your objective or shows responsibility.  Use reverse chronological order  Include DATES of employment, the NAMES and LOCATIONS of the companies or organizations and job titles.

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.

WORK SKILLS  Computer programs  MicroSoft Office, PowerPoint Presentations, Photo Shop, etc.  Equipment  Cash Register, Copying Machines, etc.  Personal work ethics  Dependability, Punctuality, Honesty, Creativity, Organization etc.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INTERESTS & HOBBIES  Activities outside of school classes:  Sports, music, clubs, service projects, scouting, community service, etc.  Personal activities:  Running, Gardening, Reading, Computers, Carpentry, Skiing/Snow Boarding, Boating, Water Skiing/Wake Boarding, Photography, Sewing, Carpentry, Crafts, Scrapbooking, etc.

Power Words  Achieve  Assist  Built  Coach  Conduct  Coordinate  Demonstrate  Establish  Increase  Initiate  Instruct  Lead  Mediate  Mentor  Motivate  Organize  Promote  Recruit  Strengthen

Using Power Words  Managed multi-line phones, reservations, and seating for customers.  Recruited, supervised, and trained staff.  Performed employee orientation.  Stocked and priced merchandise.  Designed advertising campaigns and storyboards for a large account.

References  People who can speak about your personal and workplace qualifications  Teachers, employers, coaches, club sponsors, etc..  Get permission to use the person as a reference  Have their contact information handy  Provide them with your resume or a list of accomplishments

REFERENCES  “ References available upon request.”  References are usually included on the JOB APPLICATION.  Ask people who know your strengths to be references:  Former Employer, Teacher, Religious Leader, Close Friend/Neighbor (adult)  Contact those people you will list and ask if you can use their names as references.  Include NAME, POSITION (Business Title), PHONE NUMBER, Address