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Creating a Resume. A resume will give the employer a reason to want to interview you. Resume Contents. Writing Your Resume. Contact Information Objective Statement Employment History Education Other Information Summary Statement Tip – Resume Verbs. Contact Information. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Creating a ResumeA resume will give the employer a reason to want to interview
you
Resume Contents Contact Information Objective Statement Employment History Education Other Information Summary Statement Tip – Resume Verbs
Writing Your Resume
Contact Information Contact information should be placed on top
of your resume and it should be scannable. Name and address Email address. Avoid using unprofessional
email address such as: banana_buns or hottie4u
Phone numbers. Remember to check your outgoing voice-mail message for loud background music, slang, or improper workplace language.
Sample Contact Information
Elizabeth Smith 612-123-4567esmith@yahoo.com
Sample Contact Information
Elizabeth Smith1443 Minnesota Lane
City, MN 55313
651-123-4567 (home) 651-987-6543 (cell)esmith@email.com
Objective Statement An objective statement clearly states the
purpose of your resume. Make sure you tailor your objective to the
type of job you're applying for.
Sample Objective Statement
"To obtain a challenging position as an administrative assistant in the financial services industry.”
“To obtain part-time employment in the fast food industry.”
“To obtain full-time employment in the retail industry.”
To secure a position in the Horticulture business or related field
Writing Your Objective
Employment History You can present your work experience in a variety
of ways. The most traditional and straightforward method is the chronological format.
Start by listing your current or most recent job, and work backwards in time.
Include your job title, your employer's name, the city and state in which it is located, and the starting and ending dates of your employment (month and year).
Follow these entries with a summary of your responsibilities and accomplishments in this position.
Employment History Sample
Work ExperienceNovember 2009 – Present Cub Foods Position: BakeryBuffalo, MN Duties: packaging cookies, bread,buns, customer service
September 2006 – Present McDonald’s Position: Crew MemberBuffalo, MN Duties: fries, lobby, drive thru,front counter
Your Experience
Education List your educational accomplishments,
starting with your most recent or highest degree.
Include the name and location of the institution attended, your degree, and field of study/major.
Sample Education Information
Education
September 2008 – June 2010 PRIDE TransitionsBuffalo, MN
September 2004 – June 2008 Buffalo High SchoolBuffalo, MN
Other Information Include relevant information that relates to the
job you are applying for. This may include memberships to
organizations, volunteer work, military experiences, awards, and hobbies.
Avoid mentioning religious, political and controversial affiliations you have, unless they directly relate to the job you want.
Sample Other Information
Work Skills Day Certifications (CPR, cleaning equipment, etc) Special Skills (languages, cash register,
cleaning equipment, personal skills, etc) Wright Technical Center Courses Work Experience Program/Job Tryouts
Summary Statement The summary statement is meant to grab the
employer's attention by highlighting your qualifications.
Even if an employer doesn't have the chance to read your entire resume, this summary will give them a snapshot of your work experiences, achievements, and skills.
To be effective, the summary should be very brief (4-5 lines of text). It should also be written especially for the position you are applying for.
Summary Statement Tips
Sample Summary Statement
”I take pride in the work I do, follow directions well, and am willing to learn new skills. I’m dependable, honest, and very hard working. I am always on time and am flexible to meet an employer’s needs.."
Resume Verbs The words you use in a resume are important. Use action words
to stress performance, motivation and a passion for excellence.AccomplishedAchieved Awarded BuiltCoached Collaborate Communicated CompletedCreated Demonstrated Developed EarnedEncouraged Evaluated Focused FunctionedGainedGathered Guided HonoredIdentifiedImproved Interacted JuggledLearned Led MaintainedManagedMet Monitored Motivated Negotiated
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