Do Now: Resume
• Answer in complete sentences.
1. Define the word, “Resume.”
2. How might a resume come in handy at
this point in your life?
3. What is the point of writing a resume?
How to Write a Resume
What is your Purpose?
Resume
Objective: To write a professional
resume for your, “Ideal” career.
It is simply to…
• Get the interest of the reader and
answer the question:
– Will this candidate add value to my
company?
Step 1:
• Research job postings that interest your:
– Frequently mentioned job requirements.
– Ask experienced professionals what they
think is most important when hiring.
– Read professional articles and websites in
your target industry.
– Learn as much about he employer as you
can (visit their website, see what their
values are.)
– Include “keywords” in your resume.
Step 2: What to include on your first resume
• Who you are.
• How you may be contacted.
– Address
– Telephone
– E Mail
• Your experiences, skills, and abilities
for the position.
Step 3: Resume Design
• 20 seconds to make the right
impression.
• Information found at:
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http://jobsearch.about.com/sc/resumewriting/a/firstresume.htm
Categories on Resume
• Identifying Information: Name, Address, Phone
Number, and E Mail.
• Career Objective/Profile: Seeking an entry level
position in the field. (Example: Nursing, Banking,
Cooking, etc.)
• Professional Experience: Relevant to the position you
are applying for.
• Achievements: Relevant to the position you are
applying for.
• Education: Not necessary to include schools in which
you didn’t graduate from.
• References: References are adults – not relatives who
can vouch for your honesty, integrity, and responsibility.
Basic Guidelines for an Effective Resume
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Type and spell check it!
Have another person proofread it.
Make it look professional.
Make it short – one page if possible.
Omit personal pronouns (I, me)
Use action verbs when describing your
responsibilities.
• (Action verbs are something that someone can
do.)
• Example: In the library and at church,
Michele giggles inappropriately.
Giggling is something that Michele can do.
Characteristics of a Good Resume
• Call the reader to ACTION.
• What you have to OFFER the
company.
• RELEVANT EXPERIENCE you have and
for what length of time you did it.
• QUANTIFIABLE RESULTS: What was
the result of your work?
Characteristics of a Bad Resume
• Illegible Font. (Example: Font, Font,
Font, F0nt)
• List Responsibilities.
• Illogical order of information.
• Includes personal information.
– http://www.nelsonjobs.com/CareerCenter/ResumeBad.aspx
Which Type of Resume is Best for You?
• Chronological Resume: Good for a candidate
with little work experience. Under this format,
schools attended and jobs held are presented
in reverse chronological order (Page 316 in
textbook)
• Functional Resume: Works better for people
with a history of relevant job experience. You
would list only jobs that have skills related to
the job. No dates are listed.
• Combination Resume: Begins like the
functional resume (with dates in reverse
chronological order) to show the extent of your
experience.
Resume: Activity 253
• Utilize the sample resume on Page
316-317 in the textbook to assist you
in filling out your personal resume
(Activity 253).
• Be sure to list your education and
work experience in reverse order!
• The example on Page 316-317 is a
chronological resume.