summary of personal information outlines your qualifications for a particular job usually...

Summary of personal information

Outlines your qualifications for a particular job

Usually includes: Education Skills Work experience Awards & activities

Resumes should be customized for each position to which you apply.

Resumes change over time and should be updated regularly.

Different positions may call for different resume formatting or layouts.

Usually first step in the job application process

Organizes facts about you; makes completing job applications easier

Many employers keep resumes on file for a certain period of time

Saves the employer time before and during an interview

How much time does a hiring manager usually spend looking at a resume?

JOEY JOBLESS

4321 Home Ct. Town, ST

12345

(555) 432-1234

jjobless@gmail.com

JOEY JOBLESS

4321 Home Ct. Town, ST

12345

(555) 432-1234

jjobless@gmail.com

Include your:NameAddressTelephone numberEmail address

What should stand out the most in your identification section?

Indicate the type of job you want

Customize this item for each job to which you are applying

List experience related to the specific job for which you are applying.

You might include:Past/current job(s)

Internships

Volunteer work

List schools attended.

Also include:

Dates attended

Diplomas or degrees earned

Courses taken that are directly related to the job

Organizations of which you are a member School clubs Honor societies Church groups Extracurricular

activities Indicate length of

membership and any leadership roles held

Any recognition you received at work, school, or extracurricular settings

Examples:LeadershipScholarshipsAttendanceHonor roll

Include skills and aptitudes that are not otherwise specifically stated

Examples:Fluent in SpanishProficient with

Microsoft Office programs

CPR or First Aid certified

First opportunity to make contact with an employer

Represents your qualifications for the jobAny mistakes will hinder your job

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Make a list of your top 5 characteristics of good resumes.

Make a list of your top 5 common mistakes on resumes.

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Easy to read

Logical flow

Includes relevant information

Name stands out

Good use of space

Spelling and grammatical errors

Writing in the first person

Including unrelated and/or personal information

Repetitiveness

Lacking organization or focus

Keep it concise – no more than one page

Make it neat!

Be honest about your qualifications

Use action words and phrases to describe your experiences

Customize it to the job description

Have others proofread it!