Resume WritingToday’s Workshop will include:Purpose of a resumeInformation included in a resumeBegin to write your resume

My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned, I couldn’t concentrate.Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn’t hack it, so they gave me the ax.

Purpose of a Resume (It’s a piece of paper that makes a statement about YOU!

Is a SNAPSHOT of who you are and what you have done

Is a SUMMARY of your skills, experience, and accomplishments

Is a user friendly “catalog” of what you have to offer

SECTIONS ON A RESUME:

Name/Contact Information/Email Address◦ Be sure to use appropriate email address

Education ◦ Current school, GPA if over 3.5, diploma type, college courses, expected graduation date

Academic Achievements◦ List honor societies, academic memberships, academic awards, science fair awards etc.

Work/Volunteer Experience ◦ List part-time, summer jobs, volunteer activities

◦ Each entry should include: When, Where, and What you did

◦ List employers name, position held, and dates including month & year

◦ Use past tense action verbs to list duties and responsibilities, skills used, & accomplishments

Extra-Curricular Activities ◦ List individual activities, sports, or clubs.

◦ List office or position held

◦ Include dates/ years of participation

Skills◦ Language skills, computer skills, leadership skills etc.

Important things to remember:1-2 pages (2 pages maximum)Clear, Concise, & Visually appealing. Bold, Italicize, UnderlineUse bullet points (not paragraphs) Include dates (month & years)Be consistent with formattingUse past tense ACTION verbsCorrect Grammar and Spelling

Action Verbs:Assisted InitiatedParticipatedConductedCreatedPerformedWroteDemonstrated OrganizedTrained TaughtManaged

WorkedMasteredAttendedVolunteeredUtilized AidedHelpedEarnedDesignedCoachedPlannedResearched