1. Résumé Coaching Workshop

2. WHAT IS A RÉSUMÉ?
A short document that states relevant information regarding your education, skills, experiences, accomplishments, and job related interests.
It is used to market yourself to employers, telling what skills you can bring to a particular company or organization so you will be considered for a job.
Résumé Coaching Notes: Use #1 to take notes
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3. WHAT DOES A RÉSUMÉ LOOK LIKE?
Sections of a high school student’s résumé:
CONTACT INFORMATION
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ACHIEVEMENTS
INTERESTS
SKILLS
See résumé handout on page 5.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION?
Make your name stand out (font size 20-30)
Use a local and reliable address
If using your cell phone number
make sure you have a professional voice message greeting
Use an appropriate address (NOT
Use font size for the rest of your résumé
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #2, complete #3 after presenter has finished slide
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5. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR EDUCATION?
List the complete name of the high school you are attending
you may include any other high schools you have attended previously as well
Include the year you will graduate
Only include your GPA if it is above a 3.0
Include any coursework that will help you stand out and relates to the job you are applying for
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #4, complete #5 after presenter has finished slide
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6. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE?
List paid work experience in chronological order (most recent on top)
Keep the date format consistent
either or January 2010-April 2013)
List your job title below the business name in italics
Include 2-4 bullet points for each job listing
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7. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE?
Use action verbs to describe key tasks of what you did that relate to the job you are applying for
Use past tense verbs for past jobs and present tense verbs for current positions
Be specific with your examples and make sure they relate to the job you are applying to
Focus on accomplishments from previous jobs rather than simply tasks
Take notes under #6, complete #7 after presenter has finished slide. See the Pizza Rev description on page 6. Action words pages 7-10.
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8. ----- Job Description -----
Our Crew Members Take Pride In Serving Gourmet Pizzas To Our Customers And Being An Integral Part Of A Pizza Revolution. Crew Members Are Responsible For The Following Policies And Procedures, Principal Responsibilities, Which Are Not Limited To:
Customer Experience
Providing Service That Is Truly Above And Beyond What Is Expected In A Fast Service Restaurant.
Always Being Able To Provide The Proper Explanation Of What Differentiates PizzaRev, From Other Competitors In The Fast Service Or The Pizza Business.
Consistently And Accurately Using Forms And Guidelines That Are Put In Place By Management.
Clean, Stock, And Restock Workstations And Display Cases.
Order And Take Delivery Of Supplies.
Serve Orders To Customers At Counters Or Tables.
Take Food And Drink Orders And Receive Payment From Customers Using Our POS System.
See page 6 in the handout packet.

9. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE?
Listing Volunteer Experience helps showcase your interests and skills you have in different areas
Volunteer Experience can take the place of Work Experience if you have not had any paid jobs
List Volunteer Experience just like you would Work Experience with consistent dates and bullet points describing what you did.
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #8, complete #9 after presenter has finished slide
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10. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS?
List any academic, sport, extra curricular or interest based achievements that will not only showcase your work ethic but also your personality
These can be both in school and out
This is a great section to think about how you can stand out from the rest
Think about achievements that relate to the job or show general positive qualities (team player, leader, collaborative, reliable, creative etc.)
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #10, complete #11 after presenter has finished slide
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11. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR INTERESTS / SKILLS?
List interests and skills that relate to the job you are applying for and help you stand out
This is a chance to tell about your passions and the unique qualities you can bring to the position
List any relevant computer skills or programs that you are proficient in
If you are bilingual highlight that here
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #12, complete #13 after presenter has finished slide
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12. RÉSUMÉ FORMATTING
Keep work experience in chronological order (most recent first)
Try to fit in on one page – no more than two pages
Use a clear font such as Times New Roman in size with your name in 20-30
Use bold type or italics to highlight important information
Have 1 inch margins on all sides
Your résumé should be NEAT, PROFESSIONAL and EASY TO READ – you only have about 20 seconds to make a good impression
Absolutely NO spelling or grammar errors! Proofread yourself and have others read it as well
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #14

13. RÉSUMÉ WRITING GUIDELINES
You must tell the truth – you will need to backup whatever you say on your résumé
Do not use personal pronouns (I or me)
Research the company (visit the website) to understand their core values
Read the job description carefully so you can highlight your skills that relate to what they are looking for
Include keywords in your résumé pulled from the job description
Focus on your strengths
Résumé Coaching Notes: Take notes under #15

14. Résumé Coaching Workshop
Now you have the information you need to write a great résumé! Are there any questions about résumé writing?
Résumé Coaching Notes: #16- Write down remaining questions
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