Resumes How to Write a Resume

Heading Name Name Address Address Phone numbers Phone numbers Fax number Fax number

Objectives Tells what job you are going for. Tells what job you are going for. Has to be 1- 2 lines. Has to be 1- 2 lines. To seek…To obtain… To seek…To obtain…

Education Must buff it up. Must buff it up. Must be at least three lines long. Must be at least three lines long. Include relevant classes. Include relevant classes. Do not include elementary education Do not include elementary education

Work Experience Two lines per job. Two lines per job. Must include dates and position. Must include dates and position. Briefly state responsibilities Briefly state responsibilities Too many jobs looks suspicious. Too many jobs looks suspicious.

Skills Must be at least five lines. Must be at least five lines. Examples: Examples: “Establish good rapport with others.” “Experienced with…” “Trained in ….”

Alternative sections Hobbies/ Interests Hobbies/ Interests Technical Technical Community service Community service Volunteer Experience Volunteer Experience Coaching Coaching Awards Awards

References Must be three lines. Must be three lines. No Relatives. No Relatives. Ask then tell. Ask then tell. Name, position and contact number. Name, position and contact number.

Layout Must be one full page. Must be one full page. Look Professional. Look Professional. No mistakes. No mistakes. No “I”s No “I”s Do not lie. Do not lie.

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