1. National Association for College Admissions Counseling 2012 Admissions Trends Survey  Rank in order of importance what you think colleges listed as their criteria for rendering admissions decisions: 1 – 10  ____Class Rank  ____Teacher Recommendations  ____Extracurricular Activities including Employment  ____Grades in College Prep Courses  ____Interview  ____Counselor Recommendation  ____Essay or Writing Sample  ____Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT)  ____Grades in all High School Subjects

2. National Association for College Admissions Counseling 2012 Admissions Trends Survey Results 1.Grades in College Prep Courses 2.Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT) 3.Grades in all High School Subjects 4.Class Rank (Most schools are not reporting class rank) 5.Essay or Writing Sample 6.Counselor Recommendation 7.Teacher Recommendation 8.Interview 9.Extracurricular Activities including Employment 10.Community Service

4. JUNIOR RESUME SEMINAR Preparing for College and Career

5. Developing a Resume is a Mandatory Requirement for Graduation Failure to submit this assignment will result in a failure in English

6. Why do I need a Resume? ► Keep track of your education and work experience ► Recognize your skills, interests and accomplishments ► Make informed college and career choices ► Helps counselors and teachers to write recommendation letters ► Will assist you when filling in numerous secondary school reports ► Will be used when applying for scholarships and employment

7. Resume Checklist 1 page Clean type Adequate white space 1 inch margins Reads easily-no spelling, grammar, punctuation errors Use action words Accentuate positive Stress accomplishments Highlight relevant course work State special skills (languages, computer, mechanical, artistic)

8. Heading Name Address Phone Numbers (include cell phones) E-mail Address Do NOT include Social Security Number or Birthdates

9. Education  Honors  Awards  GPA  Special Courses  Internships  Special Talents (Computer skills, Foreign Languages spoken, Musical/Artistic skills)  Summer Enrichment Programs

10. Activities and Awards ClubsAthleticsTeams Youth Groups Religious Groups Volunteer Activities Extracurricular Interests Give a brief description of your role or leadership positions held and describe accomplishments

11. Work Experience Start with your most recent work experience Start with your most recent work experience Dates of Employment Dates of Employment Name of the Employer Name of the Employer Position Held Position Held Responsibilities of the Job Responsibilities of the Job Include any special talent or skill that you developed on the job (i.e. web design, automotive repair)

12. Community Service/Volunteer Work Describe any volunteer activities or community service projects that you’ve been involved in (i.e. Soup Kitchen, Charity Fundraisers, Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT) Describe any volunteer activities or community service projects that you’ve been involved in (i.e. Soup Kitchen, Charity Fundraisers, Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT) Position Held Position Held Number of Hours Donated Number of Hours Donated

13. Interests and Hobbies Include any additional activities or hobbies that you are involved inside and outside of your school setting (i.e. play in a band, perform in a dance troupe, equestrian) Anything else that makes you unique and interesting

14. Personal/Family History  This category is optional and is NOT used for employment purposes  If unique circumstances exist that you wish to share with recommendation writers and/or admissions officers, you can include these under Personal/Family History  Examples: First Generation College Student, Cross-cultural Background, Responsible for care of siblings, Lived in several states/countries  Objective Statement- some people include a statement about the type of college and/or employment that they are seeking at the top of their resume

15. To Create a Resume in Word ► Go to Microsoft Word ► Click on the “File” tab ► Select “New” ► Find a template in the “Resumes and CVs” folder ► Update with your personal information ► Save on your P drive ► Send a copy to your personal email address

16. Sample #1 Junior Resume Samuel S. Sample 65 East Main Street Mendham, NJ 07945 (H) 973-543-2501 (C) 973-543-1234 www.wmmhs.org www.wmmhs.org EDUCATION: Cumulative GPA of 3.4, honor roll recognition, (4) AP/IB courses, (5) honor classes and (5) advanced classes. Special interest in math and environmental studies. ACTIVITIES/AWARDS: National Honor Society, Student Council Secretary, First seat Wind Ensemble, Peer Mediation, All-Area Band, Spanish Club, FBLA, Service Club. Received Varsity Letter in Basketball, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Ambassador, Student of the Month, Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award, CPR and First Aid Certified. WORK EXPERIENCE: 2004-Present Lifeguard, Chester Community Pool Maintain the pool facility, check the chlorine in the pool, enforce pool rules to ensure safety of all swimmers, provide assistance as needed 2001 – 2004 Green Lawn Care Company Responsible for lawn maintenance throughout the seasons COMMUNITY SERVICE: Participated in the Youth Leadership and Service Council, United Way of Morris County Soup Kitchen Project, volunteer Chester First Aid Squad and Fire Department. INTERESTS AND HOBBIES: Enjoys public speaking. Plays (5) musical instruments. Rides horses. PERSONAL/FAMILY HISTORY: Live with mother and father and two brothers in Chester, New Jersey. Mother is the president of Community National Bank, father is a Playwright. Born in Morristown, New Jersey and have lived in Chester for the past 15 years.

17. Sample #2 Junior Resume Sally Sample 65 East Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07930, (H) 973-543-2501 (C) 973-543-2222 E-mail: www.wmmhs.orgwww.wmmhs.org ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Objective: To receive a college degree that will qualify me for an elementary school teaching position. Skills Summary: Patient and understanding with children Honest and Hardworking Communicate well orally and in writing Enthusiastic and willing to learn Education: West Morris Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ Expect to graduate in June of XXXX Activities: Three years in Future Educators of America, Class of XXXX Fundraising (car wash), Marching Band (XXXX – XXXX), Service Club (XXXX-XXXX), Cello in School Band XXXX-XXXX, Girl Scouts XXXX-XXXX Honors: National Honor Society, Student of the Month Courses: AP/IB Math, English, History, Spanish I and II Athletics: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball Employment: Cashier/Cook – Jerry’s Subs and Pizza, Mendham, NJ (18 hours/week). Sept. XXXX-June XXXX. Provided food under a tight schedule, took food orders, and ran cash register. Maintained sanitation standards. Babysitter – Williams Family, Mendham, NJ (15 hour/week), Summer XXXX. Supervised two children, ages 1 and 3. Planned activities and prepared lunch, dinner and snacks. Ensured safety. Community Service: Morris County Food Bank, Morristown, NJ (70 hours) XXXX-XXXX, Peer Tutoring/Peer Leadership,

18. Sample #3 Junior Resume Sean Sample 65 East Main Street Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-2501 www.wmmhs.orgwww.wmmhs.org ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE: Acceptance by a university which offers a compelling curriculum and an enriching environment EDUCATION: West Morris Mendham High School – Graduation date June, XXXX IB Diploma Candidate SAT Score: 2250 out of 2400 National Honor Society Member GPA: 3.6 Classes taken in Business, Economics, Art, Music, Psychology, and Computer Sciences ACTIVITIES: Computer Club Founding Member (XXXX-XXXX) Trumpet in School Band (XXXX-XXXX) FBLA (XXXX-XXXX) Service Club (XXXX-XXXX) ATHLETICS: Varsity Football Team (XXX-XXXX) Winter Track Team (XXXX-XXXX) WORK EXPERIENCE: Busser at Redwoods Bar and Grille, Chester, NJ (XXXX-XXXX) Sales Associate at Staples, Chester, NJ (XXXX-XXXX) VOLUNTEER WORK: Participate in the Relay for Life (June XXXX) Volunteer Black River Middle School Science Fair (XXXX, XXXX) ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Interactive Game Design Completed designs for four different blockbuster-quality games (XXXX-XXXX)

19. Action Words Back Back AdministeredDistributedPlanned AdvisedDocumentedPrepared AnalyzedEditedPresented ArrangedEstablishedProduced AssembledExpandedProgrammed Assumed ResponsibilityFunctioned asPublished Billed GatheredPurchased Carried outHandledRecommended ChanneledHiredRecorded CollectedImplementedReduced CommunicatedImprovedReferred CompliedInspectedRepresented CompletedInterviewedResearched ConductedIntroducedReviewed ContactedInventedSaved ContractedInvolvedScreened Coordinated MaintainedServed as CounseledManagedServed on CreatedMet withSold CutMotivatedSuggested DesignedNegotiatedSupervised DeterminedOperatedTaught DevelopedOrchestrated Tested DirectedOrderedTrained DispatchedOrganizedTyped Oversaw Wrote Performed

20. In Summary As you create your resume, you will be amazed at what you have accomplished. Discovering what you do for a career is a major challenge. Your first resume can open doors for your college choice, career, job, and training opportunities. The resume is your first and best tool for introducing yourself and presenting your skills, education and experience.