1. Writing a Resume

2. What is the purpose of a resume?
The purpose of a resume is to provide a summary of your experience, skills, and accomplishments. It is a quick advertisement of who you are, so that a perspective employer will want to grant you an interview.
What is the purpose of a resume?

3. An Effective Resume is…
100% Truthful – Employers WILL verify your information
Typed using a computer
Has no spelling or grammar mistakes
Formatted so that it easy to read
Formatted so that it is in chronological order or by function
An Effective Resume is…

4. Strong vs. Weak Resume Language
1. Do not use I, me, and my. Your resume is obviously about you, so these are unnecessary.
Strong vs. Weak Resume Language

5. Strong vs. Weak Resume Language
2. Use specific examples and numbers to show accomplishments
Weak:
Sold the most magazines for my dance club
Strong:
Sold 200 magazine subscriptions earning record sales awards for Cindy’s Dance Studio
Strong vs. Weak Resume Language

6. Strong vs. Weak Resume Language
3. Begin each Statement with a Strong Verb
Weak:
My duties included walking home with the children; preparing, serving and cleaning up after snacks; and helping the children set the table
Strong:
Guided the children home from school
Prepared, served, and cleaned up after snacks
Assisted the children set the table
Strong vs. Weak Resume Language

7. Strong vs. Weak Resume Language
4. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Weak:
Published articles in thier school paper
Strong:
Published articles in the school paper
Strong vs. Weak Resume Language

8. THE FIVE MAJOR RESUME SECTIONS
Header Information or Contact Information
Career Objective/Summary
Educational Background
Work Experience
Special Skills
THE FIVE MAJOR RESUME SECTIONS

9. Name
Your complete address, city , state, zip
Phone numbers
address
Example:
Ann Allen
1111 Rivercrest Blvd.
Allen, Texas 75002
(H) (C)
1. Header Information or Contact Information

10. 2. Career Objective skills you have to offer Example:
Be specific
This should tell the reader the specific job
or career you want to pursue and the
skills you have to offer
Example:
Seeking a career as a customer service representative for a major retailer where my people skills and knowledge of fashion and design can be used.
2. Career Objective

11. 3. Educational Background
High School or College you attended
The year you graduated
Your GPA (grade point average)
Major interest of study (STEM, Journalism, Health Sciences)
Clubs, sports, memberships, or special achievements
Example:
Allen High School Aug 2014 – May 2018
300 Rivercrest Blvd.
Allen, Texas 75002
Agriculture & Resources GPA 3.50
Clubs: FFA, Outdoors Club
3. Educational Background

12. 4. Work Experience List employers (most recent first)
List the addresses and phone numbers of employers
Dates you were employed (May 2007 – November 2007)
List the type of work you were responsible for and your duties – Use POWER words
4. Work Experience

13. List the transferable and specialized skills that pertain to the job you are seeking!
Examples:
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office
Using a TI calculator
Google Sketch-up
Leadership skills
Playing a specific instrument
5. Special Skills

14. What are some tips to writing a good resume?
5 Resume Tips 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What are some tips to writing a good resume?