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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?
JOEY JOBLESS
4321 Home Ct. Town, ST
12345
(555) 432-1234
JOEY JOBLESS
4321 Home Ct. Town, ST
12345
(555) 432-1234
Include your:NameAddressTelephone numberEmail 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
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:LeadershipScholarshipsAttendanceHonor roll
Include skills and aptitudes that are not otherwise specifically stated
Examples:Fluent in SpanishProficient with
Microsoft Office programs
CPR or First Aid certified
First opportunity to make contact with an employer
Represents your qualifications for the jobAny mistakes will hinder your job
search
You 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 relevant information
Name stands out
Good use of space
Spelling and grammatical errors
Writing 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 it to the job description
Have others proofread it!
