1. Résumé
Business Technology I

2. What is a résumé
A résumé is a sales brochure that provides your best skills and qualities to an employer
A résumé provides more detailed information than a job application

3. Résumé Do’s Keep it to one page
When explaining skills, start each sentence or statement with a verb
Limit sentences or statements to words
Use simple language
Be specific, give examples
Be honest
Proofread carefully
Choose quality paper (white, ivory, gray)

4. Résumé Don’ts Do not write in paragraphs
Don’t list personal references
Don’t mention salary or wages
Avoid fancy type or hard to read styles
Do not use flashy paper
Don’t list your class rank or GPA if it is not something to be proud of

5. Heading Name Address Phone Number with Area Code
address (if you check it frequently and your address is appropriate)

6. Objective
If you don’t choose an objective, the employer may not choose you
The objective is one sentence that tells the kind of work you are looking for
Do not be too general or specific
“To obtain a full-time position as an office assistant”

7. Education List your most recent education first and work backwards
List school name, city-state address, date of completion
List a few relevant courses which would interest an employer
List GPA if it is something you are proud of (3.0 or better)

8. Work Experience
You can list full-time, part-time, casual, civic, volunteer, or charitable work
Start with your most recent experience and work backwards
List the date of work, your job title, name of the company, and city-state address
List responsibilities, starting with verbs

9. Skills List skills you have developed
List software applications you are familiar with
Be specific
Skills listed should match job you are looking for in Objective

10. Extracurricular Activities
List club and/or organizations you have been a member of
It is not necessary to list years of service
List awards you may have won

11. References Do not list references on your résumé
Instead say “Available upon request”
Only list references on a job application or on a separate sheet at the interview
Before using someone as a reference, ask permission
Be prepared to give references at an interview