 Summary
of
personal
information
 Outlines your
qualifications for a
particular job
 Usually includes:
Education
 Skills
 Work experience
 Awards & activities

 Resumes
should be
customized for each
position to which
you apply.
 Resumes change
over time and
should be updated
regularly.
 Different positions
may call for
different resume
formatting or
layouts.
 Usually
first step in
the job application
process
 Organizes
facts
about you; makes
completing job
applications easier
 Many
employers
keep resumes on
file for a certain
period of time
 Saves
the
employer time
before and during
an interview
 How
much time
does a hiring
manager usually
spend looking at a
resume?
Include your:
Name
 Address
 Telephone number
 Email address

What should stand
out the most in
your identification
section?
 Indicate
the type
of job you want
 Customize
this
item for each job
to which you are
applying
 List
experience
related to the
specific job for
which you are
applying.
 You
might include:

Past/current job(s)

Internships

Volunteer work
 List
schools
attended.
 Also

include:
Dates attended

(2014-present)

Diplomas or degrees
earned

Courses taken that
are directly related
to the job
 Organizations
of
which you are a
member
School clubs
 Honor societies
 Church groups
 Extracurricular
activities

 Indicate
length of
membership and
any leadership roles
held
 Any
recognition
you received at
work, school, or
extracurricular
settings
 Examples:

Leadership

Scholarships

Attendance

Honor roll
 Include
skills and
aptitudes that are
not otherwise
specifically stated
 Examples:

Fluent in Spanish

Proficient with
Microsoft Office
programs

CPR or First Aid
certified
First
opportunity to make contact
with an employer
Represents
your qualifications for
the job
 Any
You
mistakes will hinder your job search
will continue to build upon your
initial resume. Why not make a
great one?
Get
online and do a quick Internet
search for resume writing tips.
Make
a list of your top 5
characteristics of good resumes.
Make
a list of your top 5 common
mistakes on resumes.
You
may work with ONE other
person. Make good choices 
Easy
to read
Logical
flow
Includes
Name
Good
relevant information
stands out
use of space
Spelling
Writing
and grammatical errors
in the first person
Including
unrelated and/or
personal information
Repetitiveness
Lacking
organization or focus
 Keep
it concise – no more than one page
 Make
it neat!
 Be
honest about your qualifications
 Use
action words and phrases to describe
your experiences
 Customize
Have
it to the job description
others proofread it!