1. Jordan Lovetere Niswonger Foundation CARE Advisor
Resumes
Jordan Lovetere
Niswonger Foundation CARE Advisor

2. Schedule What is a resume? Break Out Session & Discussion Tips
Create Resume
Questions

4. What is a Resume? Personal information Objective Education
“Academic Achievement” or “Relevant Courses”
Work experience
Skills
Not actions: example “Inventory and merchandizing” rather than “Stocked and inventoried supplies”
Volunteer Work / Community Service
Awards and Recognition
Activities, and interests

5. Why do I need it? Market yourself. Get you an interview
(but it is the interview that gets you the job).
Apply for jobs.
Apply to colleges / clubs / organizations / scholarships.
Assist you in filling out applications.
Network with other people.
Assist your references.
Give teachers/counselors information about you when writing letters of recommendation.
Shows you will be involved in the community you’re applying

6. Group Discussion Which resume emphasizes employment?
Which resume emphasizes volunteer work?
Which resume emphasizes school activities?
Which resume emphasizes a program of study?
Which type of resume would be the most appropriate for you?

7. Tips on Formatting Use standard 8.5” x 11” paper
Avoid fancy type or difficult-to-read styles
Bold, underline, or capitalize headings
Double space between sections
Single space within sections
Copy or print on quality resume paper

8. Tips on Content Keep it simple and clean Limit your resume to one page
Use action verbs
Stress skills and accomplishments
Be honest and don’t exaggerate
Be specific and accurate
Put information in order of interest to your targeted reader
Be positive and enthusiastic
Have someone proofread and critique your resume

9. Tips on Education Tennessee High, Bristol, TN List GPA if 3.0 and up
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015
List GPA if 3.0 and up
Can Add “Academic Achievement” or “Relevant Courses” section if relevant

10. Things to Avoid Don’t use “I,” “he/she,” “we,” “us,” etc.
Don’t write in sentences
Don’t list personal references
Don’t include personal information
(marital status, religion, appearance, etc)
Don’t mention salary or wage

11.
Type “Resume Generator” in the search box

13. Action Verbs

14. Questions?