1. Resumes! Kyla Yorkoski AmeriCorps Member WorkSource Skagit

2. Parts of a Resume

3. Heading  Full name  Address or City, State  Phone number Set up voicemail!!! Appropriate greeting/ringback tone  Email Appropriate screen name  LinkedIn?

4. Summary or Objective Summary  Brief description  Mentions skills, experiences and goals  Fragmented sentences  Tells employers what you can offer them Objective  Desired position  Short statement  Tells employers what you want  Better for applying for a career- type job

5. Experience  Position title  Organization  City, state  Dates or time served  Brief description of responsibilities

6. Education/Certification  School name  School location  Date of completion/anticipated completion  Type of degree/certificate  Relevant courses

7. Skills  Job skills  Soft skills  Transferable skills  What do you provide that can benefit employer?

8.  DO put only the most relevant information  DO tailor your resume to the employer  DO make your resume easy to read and interpret  DO spell check  DON’T put personal information/facts about yourself  DON’T lie about your skills and abilities  DON’T put references

9. Reference Page  Name of reference  Job title  Organization  Address  Email  Phone number  Relationship

10. Put it All Together! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5eVMa PZWmM

11. Contact me: Kyla Yorkoski AmeriCorps Member WorkSource Skagit (360) 416-3526 kyorkoski@nwpic.bellingham.wa.us