WHAT IS A RESUME?

A resume tells who you are, what you know, what you have done, what kind of work you want, and why you should be hired.

A resume should be one page. Remember it is a brief summary of your experience, education, training, and accomplishments.

Rounded Rectangle: DO’S OF A RESUME · Type your resume · Stress you accomplishments · Good physical appearance: typed, corrected spelling, even margins, blocks of information · Well organized: employers do not have to hunt for information · Proper length: one page; employers like resumes that are too long. · Use dates for past employment, graduation and specific classes taken.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Writing a Winning Resume

Although most employers expect you to submit one, a resume can also be especially helpful when they don’t ask for one.  You can never go wrong presenting your resume to an employer.  It will give you a competitive advantage, help you organize your thoughts, and make a good impression.

 

Step One:  Job Objective  This is the most important part of your resume, as it will help you to focus on what information to include.  Be specific and concise. Do not generalize.

 

Step Two:  Education Be sure to include dates you attended, any diplomas, degrees, awards, and certificates earned. You can also add any youth program trainings you have been involved with.

 

Step Three:  Skills and Abilities Use this section to outline all of the skills you have acquired through your work experience or vocational training.

Examples of skills:                             Examples of abilities/strengths:

            Telephone procedures                          Committed

            Floral designs                                       Willing to work hard

            Word processing                                  Get along well with others

            Child supervision                                  Punctual

 

Step Four:  Work History Include all paid and unpaid job positions, starting and ending dates, the name and location of the company or organization. You can also write a list of duties you performed at the worksite.

 

Step Five: References  You can include room at the end of your resume for references.  Students may list the name, occupation, and addresses of two references.