Resume Writing

Review

Each person share one item you learned from the resume video!

Review

What are the five different formats of resumes?• Chronological

• Functional

• Combination

• Newsletter

Purpose of the Resume

TO GET AN INTERVIEW!!!!!

Preparing an Effective Resume

Outline skills and abilities, work experience and extra curricular activities• We started doing this in our Work History

worksheet

Resume Parts

Contact Info Job Objective Education Work or Volunteer

Experience Skills and Activities

• Honors & Awards

References

Contact Info

Contact information (name, address, phone #, e-mail address)• Avoid using nicknames

• Use permanent address

• Use email address (make sure professional)

• Website can be an option

Job Objective

Job Objective• Tells the type of work you are looking for

• Be specific

• Customize to each job applying for

• Example: To obtain a part-time job as a hostess where I can utilize my communication skills

Education

List the name and dates you attended high school• List the Southwest name and City, State

• Dates: August 2005 to Present

List GPA if higher than 3.0 When you graduate, you will always list

the most recent information first

Work or Volunteer Experience

List most recent first and work backward Be sure to include:

• Title of position

• Name of organization

• Location of work (City, State)

• Dates of employment

• Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on specific skills and achievements

• Use ACTION words

• Be concise (do NOT write in paragraph format)

Action Words

http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/resume_guide/action.htm

Achieved

Managed

Created

Taught

Acquired

Organized

Supervised

Qualities/Skills Employers Seek

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Honesty/integrity Teamwork skills

(works well with others) Interpersonal skills

(relates well to others)

Motivation/initiative Strong work ethic Analytical skills Flexibility/adaptability Computer skills Organizational skills

Qualities from job.web.com

Skills & Activities

Skills Activities Honors Awards Club memberships Sports Certificates Honor Roll Leadership roles

References

Statement at bottom of Resume: Personal references are available upon request

Reference Page

Copy Contact Information from Resume onto this page

List 3 to 5 references on a separate sheet and format like the resume• Same font, etc.

• Supply name and contact information

• Must be 21 and no relatives