1. Preparation for Strictly Business Seminar and Career Development
Resume Writing
Preparation for Strictly Business Seminar and Career Development
Beth Nesler

2. Resume Components Personal Data Objective Education Work Experience
Skills and Abilities
Activities and Honors
References

3. Personal Data Full Name Address Telephone Number E-mail Address
Bethany S. Nesler
1107 Houseman
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)

4. Objective
An objective describes your career goal. The objective should fit the job for which you are applying.
To obtain an entry-level position in construction where I can gain experience and prepare for a career as an electrician.
To obtain an entry-level position in banking where I can gain experience and knowledge for a potential career in financial services.

5. Education
List the names and locations – city and state- of the high schools and postsecondary schools you attend or have attended.
List the years you were there.
List any special courses you have taken that relate to the job you are seeking.
Mention areas or courses in which you earned good grades.

6. Education, cont. GRAVES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Mayfield, KY
Pending 2003: Diploma
Courses: Business Management, Business Law,
Ag Sales and Services, Introduction to Business

7. Work Experience
Include all full-time and part-time jobs that you have had for more than three months.
Include volunteer work.
List your work experience from most current back

8. Work Experience, cont. August 1998/ ARROW CAMPER SALES, Mayfield, KY
Present Maintenance Worker
* Maintained area around lot and washed
campers.
* Painted and repaired miscellaneous items.
Summer SELF EMPLOYEED
Lawn Mower
* Mowed and trimmed yards.
* Landscaped different parts of property.
* Performed other modifications to property.

9. Skills and Abilities
List any experience or qualifications that show you are eligible for the job.
Money Management Skills
Managed own personal savings account
Pay monthly car insurance
Communication Skills
Maintained a 2-year B average in English
Maintained a 2-year B average in Spanish

10. Activities and Honors
List activities you do in addition to attending classes:
Sports
School Newspaper
Band
Clubs
Community Groups
Religious Activities
FFA (4 years)
1st place Regional winner – Dark fired tobacco
DECA (4 years)
President ( )
Secretary ( )
Parliamentary Procedure Team ( )

11. References
References are people you know who will speak well of you to an employer.
Good references included former employers, religious leaders, coaches, club sponsors, teachers, neighbors, and other adults that know you.
Do not list family members.

12. References, cont. Ms. Sally Turner, Owner Lakeland Corporation
445 Emerson Road
Mayfield, KY 42066
(270)

13. Resources
AGS Everyday Life Skills
Handout from Business Department