Resume OutlineExercise 2: Education List (5 min.) List any school or training or learning situation that you have completed: Name of Course Name & Place Year taken

1. Babysitting Course YMCA, Boston, MA May 2008

2. High School Courses Jackson H.S., Miami FL 2001-2003

Skills/Courses learned: typing, economics, taxes, math

3. ______________________________________________

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Exercise 1: Basic Information

Name: ___________________________________

Address: _________________________________

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City, State: _______________________________

Postal Code: ______________________________

Phone Number: _________________

Email Address: ____________________________

What type of job are you looking for?

FT Full-Time

PT Part-Time

Seasonal Job

Volunteer Job

Internship / Apprenticeship

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Resume Outline cont’d:

Position Held Company/Org. Location Dates

1. Cashier Dunkin’ Donuts Boston, MA May 07- Jun 08

Responsibilities: customer service, refill soda, stock food shelves,___

nightly cleanup, handle cash receipts & change, run drive-thru service

References? (name & number): Ed Smith, 617 123-4321____________

Would they hire you again? 10=Definitively Yes ___” 7 ”___ 1 =Definitively No

2. ______ _ ____________ _________ ____________

Responsibilities: __________________________________________

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References? (name & number): ____________________________

Would they hire you again? 10=Definitively Yes _________ 1 =Definitively No

3. ______ _ ____________ _________ ____________

Responsibilities: __________________________________________

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References? (name & number): ____________________________

Would they hire you again? 10=Definitively Yes _________ 1 =Definitively No

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Position Held Company/Org. Location Dates

4. ______ _ ____________ _________ ____________

Responsibilities: __________________________________________

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References? (name & number): ____________________________

Would they hire you again? 10=Definitively Yes _________ 1 =Definitively No

5. ______ _ ____________ _________ ____________

Responsibilities: __________________________________________

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References? (name & number): ____________________________

Would they hire you again? 10=Definitively Yes _________ 1 =Definitively No

6. ______ _ ____________ _________ ____________

Responsibilities: __________________________________________

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References? (name & number): ____________________________

Would they hire you again? 10=Definitively Yes _________ 1 =Definitively No

Exercise 3: Work & Volunteer List (5 min.) List any job you have held, including projects you did in school or unpaid volunteer work:

*Network/References: you should list at least three people you can call while looking for work (like a relative, teacher, prior work relation, or other responsible people in your circle). Ask them to serve as your reference.

Resume Structure

2. Should be full name (no nicknames)

3. Make sure the phone is as regular as possible (buy a pre-pay just for professional opportunities). Voice mail should be courteous and right (see the first exercise…your resume should represent all these qualities, right?).

4. Email should be professional and short.

5. Be aware that although folks can not legally discriminate against you, that many potential employers will ‘google’ or check your ‘myspace’. Make sure all digital content linked to you is ‘right’.

7. ‘Education’ can be workshops too. ‘Experience’ can be related to projects or student work.

6. No TYPOs

1. No TYPOs

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1) OBJECTIVE: Clearly state what sort of a job you want. Get the interest of the hiring person quickly. If you are general and scattered that will make sure that your resume is put in the trash can.

2) THE RIGHT INFORMATION: Only list the accomplishments related to the job you are applying for. Put yourself in the shoes of the resume reader. When looking at the job qualifications needed for the position, what would you be looking for in a candidate? That is what you should include in your resume.

3) THE RIGHT FORMAT: in the body of your resume, use bullet points with short sentences, not lengthy paragraphs. It will help the reader see important information at a glance. And the reader can absorb the most important points. Don’t worry about the specifics; you will go into details during the interview.

Objective: _______________________________

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Resume Content

Note:Application: a formal request for information but it is generic.

vs.Resume: a summary of one’s qualifications and experiences,

& can be tailored to a job opportunity

Build the resume on the computer

Resume templates in WordFile > New > New from

templates > General templates

Review the job announcement closely and make sure you cover all the key points. Use action words - like “prepared”, “managed”, “developed”, “monitored”, and “presented” will help your resume to stand out. For example:

Incorrect: Sold newspapers.

Correct: Sold Daily Newspaper to 15 families with subscriptions of over $450 a year.

Highlight strengths that support your objective. Be relevant. Most resumes are reviewed in 10-30 seconds. What information will hook the reader? Avoid negative points. Be positive. 

White space (the open areas of your resume) grabs attention, use it well.

The font size should be no smaller than 10 point, and the length of your resume can be 1 page (2pages is ok if you have a lifetime of experiences- but it is not necessary). Remember, keep it short and sweet.

A youth or volunteer resume can include:Names of projects, dates, host agency and number of hours served.Work accomplished by the project (e.g., painted two murals, led 27 summer campers in basketball, wrote and edited a guide).Skills learned (e.g. how to supervise younger kids, how to work a power hose, work on a team). Other experiences or highlights (e.g. special awards from the agency, comments from their team leader, team-building exercises).

Before sending it, ask a friend to review your resume. Ask them to give you feedback and to ask you questions about unclear parts. Email it to yourself as a back up.

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Cover Letter Text or Resume Email Body Text

2. Should be full name (no nicknames)

3. Make sure the phone is as regular as possible (buy a pre-paid just for professional opportunities). Voice mail should be courteous and right (see the first exercise…your resume should represent all these qualities, right?).

4. Email should be professional and short.

5. Show that you understand what their business does. Show that you have done your research on the company and are familiar with what they are looking for to get the job done.

6. No TYPOs

1. No TYPOs

Cover Letter Rules

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Where do we look?

1. Personal Networks: start in your living room or at your school to find opportunities: a) parents’ friends b) youth programs c) teachers.

2. Local spots: supermarket/laundromat bulletins, church, stores, library & community centers.

3. RSS Reader on the Internet (feed into one capture spot-individual sites): indeed.com, craigslist.com (jobs & gigs), monsterjobs.com, idealist.org, hotjobs.com, baystate-banner.com

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Making & Finding Opportunities RSS Reader

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