1. Resumes

2. When you think of writing a Resume…

3. First…What even is a resume?
Personal information
Name, address, phone number, etc…
Objective
What are you trying to get?
Education
“Academic Achievement” or “Relevant Courses”
Work experience
If you don’t have any, that’s OKAY! Use volunteer work.
Skills
Not actions: example “Inventory and merchandizing” rather than “Stocked and inventoried supplies”
Volunteer Work / Community Service
If you haven’t done any, now is the time to get started!
Awards and Recognition
Academic, Sports, or Church
Activities and Interests
What are you involved in?

4. Why do you need one? Market yourself Get you an interview
This is awkward…welcome to adulthood.
Get you an interview
But it’s the interview that gets you the job.
Apply for jobs
Apply to colleges/clubs/organizations/scholarships
Assist you in filling out applications
Having a resume with your application makes you stand out from other applicants
Network with other people
Assist your references
Resumes can validate what your references say about you.
Give teachers/counselors information about you when writing letters of recommendation
Shows you will be involved in the community you’re applying

5. Tips on Formatting Use standard 8.5” x 11” paper
Any bigger or smaller is weird
Avoid fancy type or difficult-to-read styles
You’re trying to get something (job), make sure they can actually read about you!
Bold, underline, or capitalize headings
Make the separate categories on the paper obvious.
Double space between sections
Don’t try to cram everything together, you want it to be easy to read!
Single space within sections
You want it easy to read, you DON’T want to go overboard though.
Copy or print on quality resume paper
This is going to be the only thing representing you, make sure it looks good!

6. Tips on Content Keep it simple and clean.
Limit your resume to one page.
Use action verbs.
Stress your skills and accomplishments.
Be honest and don’t exaggerate!
They will find out the truth!
Be specific and accurate.
Put information in order of interest to your targeted reader.
Is this for a job? Put job history or volunteer work first. Is this to get into a school? Put previous education first.
Be positive and enthusiastic.
Have someone proofread and critique your resume.

7. Tips on Education Bobyns-Bennett High School, Kingsport, TN
Anticipated Graduation Date: May, (whatever year you graduate)
List GPA if 3.0 and up.
Grades are important guys….
Can add “Academic Achievement” or “Relevant Courses” section if relevant.
If you applying to a college or academic program, this is important to add.

8. Things to Avoid Don’t use “I,” “he/she,” “we,” “us,” etc.
Don’t write in sentences.
This is one time where bullet points are acceptable.
Don’t list personal references.
Don’t include personal information.
(marital status, religion, appearance, etc.)
Don’t mention salary or wage.
This is rude and unprofessional.

9. Lets Get Started Go to: http://www.readwritethink.org/
Type in “Resume Generator” in the Search Box.

10. Here are some Action Verbs
Action verbs help you stand out. Use one of these verbs on your resume when possible.