1. Why write a resume?
Job application (small job or career)
College application
Scholarship application
Start one now and add to it as you move through your education
Separate yourself from all others (time to brag about yourself)

2. Objective
The first part of the resume (after name and contact info)
This describes the purpose of the resume
Goal, mission, what you hope to accomplish
Be straight to the point
Supposed to be an incomplete sentence
Ex.: To obtain an entry level position in the architecture field where I can contribute to the success of the company and gain experience for my future as an architect.
Write 3 objectives (job, college, scholarship)
DECA: just write 1 for the job you are applying for

3. Education Where did you go? What have you learned?
High School Name – School City, State
Dates of attendance
What have you learned?
Can include classes; especially AP, honors,
PSEO etc.
Will add as you go; only high school right now
Can include GPA
Rule of thumb; only if higher than 3.2
Education North Dakota State University Fargo, ND
B.A. Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.8

4. Work Experience Where have you worked? Have you done babysitting?
Volunteering?
Mowed lawns?
Use action words (verbs) Ex. Organized, managed, calculated
Company Name/Employer Name
Address of company
Dates of Employment (month/year)
Job Title, description, responsibilities
LSS Data Systems Minnetonka, MN June 2008 – August Applications Specialist-Implementation
- Implemented electronic medical record software at various medical clinics throughout the nation

5. Awards What honors have you received since 9th grade?
Attendance, sports, boy scout/girl scout, award specific to a class?
Name of award, where it was received and the date (month/year)
Perfect Attendance Award, Tartan High School June 2011

6. Activities What do you do to keep yourself busy?
What are you involved in outside of class?
Clubs, sports, hobbies, organizations, volunteering

7. Skills What personal skills do you have?
Other languages, computer skills, musical skills, mechanical skills etc.

8. Tips and guidelines K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple stupid)
1 page maximum resume
Begin descriptions (work and volunteer experience) with action words (verbs)
NO ERRORS
Separate yourself from all others (it’s time to brag about yourself!)