1. Resumes & Digital Brand
Sabino High School
College & Career Counseling

2. Overview Importance of Resumes Recent Grad Resume
Formatting for a quick read
LinkedIn – why?
Getting noticed

3. Usefulness of Resumes Applications for: To document: Jobs Internship
College
Scholarships
To document:
Your history & future
A roadmap for interviews

4. High School OR Recent Grad
Format
Info vs. Clutter (Pop or Drop)
Text
What you’ve done
Why it’s important
What difference it made
Length
1 page
Style
Keep it simple

5. For a Quick Read Keep it Traditional
Name, Address, (Gmail), Cell Phone
Professional Summary (Objectives are Passé)
Experience
Skills
Education
No lines, designs or colors
Note: Avg. 7 seconds to read (unless by machine)
USE KEY WORDS

6. Fields That Allow for Exceptions
Art
Graphic Design
Photography
Marketing
(may include link or QR code)

7. Why have a LinkedIn Profile?
There are 380 million members
Companies consider it cost effective
Build your digital career brand
Visibility
More interesting than just a resume

8. How to use LinkedIn? Carve out your professional representation
Link with people in your desired field
Research potential employers
Gain access to people or opportunities

9. What You Need Photo – Professional (with professional dress) Summary
Education
Jobs
Volunteering
Leadership
Media

10. What You DON’T Need
A premium account
Restricted privacy settings