Resume’ Objectives
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Explain the purpose of a résumé
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potential employer’s first chance to get to know you
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impressed w/résumé-interview- get a job offer
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Describe 2 of the 5 types of résumés
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Chronological / Functional /Hybrid /Targeted /Electronic
Outline how to prepare a personal résumé
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use active verbs
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portray yourself w/great things you’ve done & what value you bring to
organization
Purpose of a Résumé
Résumé- summary of work experience & qualifications
Allows prospective employer to learn a lot about you quickly
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background?
skills?
experience ?
How are you different from others?
Get a job interview
Employers may forward résumés
– volunteer work in the community/organization which you want
to work
Apply job w/tight deadline—if you’ve got your résumé ready,
you’re a step ahead of the game
chronological
résumé
lists your jobs, education,
& relevant
accomplishments
in reverse chronological
order
Begin with your most
recent job and schooling
and work backward
Chronological is the most
common résumé and
easiest to write
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Use it when you have
followed a clear progression
of jobs and education without
big gaps
functional résumé
Arranges your
information under skill
headings, w/o focusing
on dates
Headings will depend on your
particular experience and skills
Heading examples:
Administration, Sales,
Computer
Use a functional résumé if
there are gaps in your
chronological record
Hybrid
Combination of
chronological &
functional formats
As in functional, list skills
you can offer an employer
As in chronological list
work experience in
reverse order
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
List number of years at a
particular job rather than
Targeted
title of the actual job or
career you are seeking
Use same form as
chronological, functional, or
hybrid
Presents qualifications in terms
of the position you are applying
for
Especially effective when you
are interested in a job that needs
a separate résumé
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Six Tips for Writing a Great
Résumé
Resume is an advertisement for you –include who you are,
what you’ve done, and what you can do
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Use active verbs
Give facts, figures, results, and numbers
Give your résumé a personality
Be honest
Keep it positive
Keep it concise
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Gather Your Information
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Gather your background information
List everything you think could interest an employer
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full-time or part-time jobs
education, including relevant courses you have taken and your
grade point average (GPA) if it is above 3.0
volunteer work
hobbies and free-time activities
awards and honors
Other interests: places you’ve traveled or languages spoken
Organize based on the job applying for
Résumé is not your life history
Employers discard: too long or irrelevant information
Education Example
Formal education, on-the-job or relevant training
Institutions attended, along w/city & state
List relevant courses
Include GPA if above 3.0
College, include major & other relevant course
Example:
Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia
2012 – present
GPA: 3.4 Class Rank: 784/902
SAT: 590 Reading, 620 Math
Advanced Placement Classes: Calculus 1, Chemisty
Honors Classes: English Literature
Dual Enrollment: Leadership 505
Adam State College
National Honor Societ 2012, 2013
Employment History
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List all jobs
– full-time, part-time, student, co-op jobs, internships
Dates of employment (months/years)
Organization name, city and state
Briefly describe duties performed & responsibilities held
Accomplishments in measurable terms
Little work experience:
– Place education before work-experience
Summary of Qualifications
overview of skills, experience, & knowledge
First should be most relevant to job applying for
Examples:
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Coordinated, tracked, and briefed responsibilities for over 100 events
over a ten month period in which 105 cadets earned over 2500
community service hours.
Planned, coordinated, and directed first overnight competition
whereby 30 cadets were able to compete in twelve events earning seven
trophies.
Responsible for the daily operations, direction, targeting and planning of
nine Army recruiters who cover a 806 square mile area of operation
Results-oriented, detailed professional with comprehensive accounting experience. Background includes
consistent promotions to positions of increased responsibility. Skilled in P&L, audits, taxation, internal
controls, and streamlining procedures, effecting a monthly savings of $2,500 at XYZ Company. Recently
passed the CPA exam; currently seeking a controller position.
Related Professional Experience
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volunteer work that pertains to the job
Example, Scouting, JROTC, Fire Dpt, Big Brother, Big Sisters,
Arlington Literacy Program, Run for Life
References and Letters of Recommendation
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former employers, teachers, counselors, or others who know you well
Testifying their skill level and/or good character
Optional to include w/résumé or bring copies to interview
What to Omit
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Do not include
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age, marital status, children, religion, race, state of health
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Social Security number -only if you are hired
Revising and Proofreading
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Several drafts
Employers receive many résumés in response to a single
job ad
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throw out any that are messy, confusing, grammar errors
ormisspellings
Have other people read your résumé for content as well
as accuracy
Chapter 7, Lesson 2
Review
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Explain the purpose of a résumé
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potential employer’s first chance to get to know you
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impressed w/résumé-interview- get a job offer
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Describe 2 of the 5 types of résumés
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Chronological / Functional /Hybrid /Targeted /Electronic
Outline how to prepare a personal résumé
–
use active verbs
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portray yourself w/great things you’ve done & what value you bring to
organization