why are they important? resumes. what is a resume? a personal data sheet. a personal data sheet....
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Why are they important?
RESUMES
What is a Resume?
A personal data sheet.
Short summary of important facts about you.
Will determine whether or not you get the interview.
9 Key Elements of the Resume
1. Personal Information (The Heading)2. Objective3. Education4. Work Experience5. Volunteer Work / Community Service6. Awards7. Extra-Curricular Activities8. Special Skills9. References
The Heading
Includes:– Full Name– Complete Address– Telephone Number– E-mail Address
The HeadingJohn Smith123 Main St.Shepherdsville, KY 40165(502) [email protected]
Objective
One sentence only Tailor your resume for the position What you can do for the company? State the EXACT job title you seek
Objective
“Dependable and motivated high school student seeking part-time position as Office Administrative
Assistant to gain further knowledge in the areas of business and
management.”
Objective
“To obtain a position as a sales associate that utilized my key
communication and team work skills.
Education
Reverse order of education– Most recent first.
Name of school, location, dates attended
Work Experience
Brainstorm!– Everyone has done something
No work experience looks bad List in reverse chronological order
– Most recent first– Position, Location, Dates, Job Duties
Work Experience
Write your job responsibilities and duties in a professional tone.
Use ACTION verbs! If you are currently at a position, you
will use present-tense action verbs. If you are no longer at a position, you
will use past-tense action verbs.
Work Experience Example
Actual Job Duty:Carry groceries to car for old people
Wording on Resume:“Assist customers with loading
merchandise in vehicle”
Work Experience Example
Actual Job Duty:Check-out customers
Wording on Resume:Completed customer transactions.
Volunteer Work / Community Service
Any unpaid work/duties you have done– YMCA– Church– School (teams, clubs)– Helping with the family business
Volunteer Experience Example
Volunteer Work:Pick-up trash at Church
Wording on Resume:Gathered and removed litter from
grounds.
Awards
What have you won?– Young Authors– Essay contest– Field Day– Attendance– Honor Roll
Awards
You will list your awards in reverse chronological order.
Extra-Curricular Activities Inform of your accomplishments. This is where you can shine!
– Show leadership (officer in club)– Involvement in school and the community
List in reverse chronological order
Special Skills Other things at which you are good:
– Experienced in Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc.
– Good communication skills– CPR certified– Anything that pertains to this job
References
People that know your skills and abilities– People that will speak highly of you
Teachers (past/present) Principals or Counselors
(past/present) Coaches (past/present) Employers or supervisors (volunteer
work)
Accuracy of Information
Plain and simple: DO NOT LIE!
George O’Leary Lying on a Resume
Layout
One page in length. Bold or Underline section headings. Use either Times New Roman or Arial
type font. Traditional is usually more acceptable
and professional than fads.
Length of Resume
Use only one page.
The only time you would want to add an additional page would be if you had extensive work experience or information that relates to your career.
Personal Information
Employers, by law, cannot be concerned with personal characteristics such as weight, sex, or age. Do not worry about this information.
NEVER attach a photograph to your resume. Employers are interested in the skills you possess and the contributions you can make to their organization.
Grammar and Spelling
Typos and poor grammar are signs of carelessness and lack of professionalism.
Make sure you have someone else proofread it.
NO cross-outs or handwritten parts.
Printing the Resume
Use good quality paper.
White, ivory, or off-white.
Each copy of your resume should be crisp and clean; no bent corners, ink smudges, blurs, marks, or ink streaks.
Leave Out
Availability Reason for leaving
– This will be asked in an interview. References
– They will be expected later.– Use a separate sheet of paper.
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