1. Resume Development Part II

2. A resume is your marketing tool. It should be one page long, eye-catching, easy to read, organized and to the point. Another important point to remember is your resume should be honest. Your resume contains a large amount of information in a small space. There are three different styles of resumes: 1. Chronological – this style places emphasis on the work history and the dates of employment. It works well for those people who show steady career advancement. Do not use this type if you have several job changes, periods of unemployment or if you are looking for an entry level position.

3. 2. Functional – this style places emphasis on achievements and skills, not work history. This style is a good option for people seeking entry level positions. 3. Combination – this style uses both the chronological as well as the functional approaches. This approach uses a chronological work history with an emphasis on skills. This approach is often best for high school students.

4. Resumes are usually arranged in the following sections: 1. Contact Information: Use your first and last name. Your middle name or initial may be included if you wish. Provide a complete address ( use no abbreviations). Always include a phone number. 2. Objective: This is a statement, usually one or two sentences, that describes the position you want. 3. Educational Background: This information should be in chronological order. List schools, dates, majors, minors, and GPA’s (if above 3.0) 4. Employment History: This information should be in chronological order. You should include name of employer, supervisor, address, and contact number. 5. References: This information is usually not provided unless requested. Yet, you should always have them ready to provide.

5. Resume Assignment 1.Gather the information from your pre-resume worksheet. 2.At this point you will need to find examples of resumes so that you can create one of your own. 3.Create your resume. 4.Save your resume to your flash drive or hard drive. 5.Print a copy of your resume and turn it in to your teacher. 6.After your teacher has proof read your resume, make the appropriate changes. Save the changes – reprint. 7.Put copies of your resume in your portfolio. “ Where your talents meet the needs of the world therein lies your career ” -Albert Schweitzer