Must be 100% truthful.You are selling yourself – why should

they hire you above all other applicants.

First impression – often before they ever meeting you or set an interview.

Think about all the skills necessary to the job.

Think like an employer.

Use phrases, not sentences!Be concise.Stay simple and tastefulMake important information stand out

Bullet all listsUse a consistent style of bullets

Personal DataObjectiveEducationWork

ExperienceSkills and

AbilitiesReferences

Courses takenCommunity service

Activities and Awards

Full NameAddressTelephone NumberE-mail AddressName should be the most noticeable

item on the page

Bethany S. Nesler1107 HousemanSacramento, CA

95821(270) 674-6242

Bnesler@graves.k12.ky.us

An objective describes your career goal. The objective should fit the job for which you are applying.

What can you bring to the job?

What are you looking for?

Always begin with an infinitive.

To obtain an entry-level position in banking where I

can gain experience and knowledge for a potential

career in financial services.

To obtain an entry-level position in construction where I

can apply my experience in framing and gain additional

experience.

List the names and locations – city and state- of the high schools and postsecondary schools you attend or have attended.

List the years you were there. List any special courses you have taken that relate to the

job you are seeking. List the specific skills you obtained in those courses if

applicable. Include your G.P.A. if it is good. Mention areas or courses in which you earned good grades. Never list middle-school experience. If you have graduated from college, do not include your

high school information

GRAVES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Mayfield, KYGraduation Pending 2009 Courses: Business Management

Business Law Ag Sales and Services Introduction to Business

Include all full-time and part-time jobs that you have had for more than three months.

Include volunteer work.List your work experience from most

current backList responsibilities for each job

August 1998/ ARROW CAMPER SALES, Mayfield, KYPresent Maintenance Worker

* Maintained area around lot and washed campers.* Painted and repaired miscellaneous

items.

Summer 2000 SELF EMPLOYEDLawn Mower* Mowed and trimmed yards.* Landscaped different parts of property.* Performed other modifications to

property.

List any experience or qualifications that show you are eligible for the job.

Money Management Skills

Managed own personal savings account

Pay monthly car insurance

Communication Skills Maintained a 2-year B

average in English Maintained a 2-year B

average in Spanish

List activities you do in addition to attending classes: Sports School Newspaper Band Clubs Community Groups Religious Activities

FFA (4 years) 1st place Regional

winner – Dark fired tobacco

DECA (4 years) President (2001-02) Secretary (2000-01) Parliamentary

Procedure Team (1999-00)

References are people you know who will speak well of you to an employer.

Good references included former employers, religious leaders, coaches, club sponsors, teachers, neighbors, and other adults that know you.

Do not list family members. Always ask permission to use a person

as a reference. Include references on your resume.

Ms. Sally TurnerSports Chalet—Store Manager

445 Emerson RoadMayfield, KY 42066

(270) 247-5555