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Resume.
Your goals
Explore the details of your life for skills and accomplishments, names, dates, and places.
Present the material in a way that holds the attention of the reader and reveals the very best about you
Translate your skills and accomplishments into power terms and the language related to what you are seeking
How do I use a Resume
Applying for job
Applying for scholarships
Applying for college
Providing information about you
Display your background
What should be on a Resume
Sections should includePersonalEducationExperienceReferencesOptional sectionsObjectiveSkills/StrengthsAwardsInterests
Personal Section should include
NameFull legal name
Phone numberContact number
complete with area code
Make sure ring tone is appropriate
AddressUse complete
address with city, state and zip
Education Section should include
Dates attended or received diploma or certificate
If you have certificates for things such as food handlers, life guard,CPR etc. list them
Special school counts now – as get older only list those receive degrees
or completion certificiates
Address of school
Remember city state and zip Phone number should be included
Name of school
Only those receive degree or diploma from Most recent first
Optional things in education
• Courses studied• Grade Point• Awards
Experience Section should include
Start building your background now – it all counts
Remember sell what you have done – Child care, Lawn work, it shows responsibility.
• Name of business• Address of business• Dates• Title/Duties
Using Action Words
administersupervised
Served on
recommended
organizedplanned
performed
operated implemented
coordinated
References
Rules of references: Ask if you can use someone Do not use family member Needs to be adult over 21 Should not be past employer
Information Needed: Name of person, Title Place where they are that title at Address Phone number (optional – Capacity and or years known)
Resume FormatName
Address Phone Number
E-mail (only if professional)
OBJECTIVE State what your purpose is (this is optional)
EDUCATION School Name (Most recent first)AddressPhoneDate receive diploma (or dates attended) (GPA –optional)
Any specialty schooling or certificates held such asFood Handlers permit/First Aid card
WORKEXPERIENCE Name of Business (remember most recent first)
AddressPhoneDates EmployedDuties/Title
VOLUNTEEREXPERIENCE (optional)
SKILLS/ABILITIES (optional)
REFERENCES Name of person, TitlePlace where they are that titleAddressPhone number(optional – capacity known)
Remember the following guidelinesMake it yoursKeep it very clean and professional lookingShould be easy to follow for any readerIt is an outline of your most important aspectsIf the information is not a strong point do not include it such as GPA – if it is a selling feature of yourself include itKeep in mind reader does not know you and is not always knowledgeable on school terms – do not use abbreviations except for WA and NE. SW etc. If you give GPA or information based on a scale give the scale example GPA 3.5/4.0 The following are two Senior student’s resumes and excellent examples.
Ashlee A. C Hollywood Drive NE Olympia, WA 98516 Cell (360) 359-xxx Home (360) 923-xxx
Email [email protected]
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the customer service industry where I can gain experience and utilize my skills to improve customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION North Thurston High School (2007 to present) Expected graduation date June 2011 600 Sleater Kinney Road NE Lacey, Washington 98506 Phone (360) 412-4800 Grade point average (3.725/4.0) Courses Studied Advanced Marketing Spanish 2007 to 2009
Communication Technology, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Internet
ACTIVITIES/ Interact member CLUBS Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
Freshman Link leader Varsity cheerleader (2008 to present) Debbi’s Dance Etc. (1998 to present)
WORK Debbi’s Dance Etc. Teacher Assistant (2005 to 2007) EXPERIENCE 6715 Martin Way East, Olympia, WA 98516 (360) 456-6350
REFERENCES Ronna Reed, Marketing Teacher (360) 455-4855 North Thurston High School, 600 Sleater Kinney Road NE, Lacey, WA 98506
Debbi Halfhill, Debbi’s Dance Etc. Former Owner (360) 6904 44th Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98516
Jennie Foglia- Jones, Cheer Coach (360) 239-3661 2635 Landyard Drive, Lacey, WA 98516
Kylee F. Court Olympia, WA 98516
Home Phone: (360) 438-xxx Mobile Phone: (360) 485-xxx
@aol.com OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that will utilize my strengths and provide an opportunity for advancement and growth. EDUCATION North Thurston High School 600 Sleater Kinney Road NE Lacey, WA 98516 (360) 412-4800 Dates Attended: 2006-Present Expected Graduation Date: June 2010 Grade Point Average: 3.89/4.0 Courses Studied: Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Psychology Certificate Held: Food Handlers Permit EXPERIENCE Washington State Department of Gambling Commissions 4565 7th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 486-3440 Title: High School Intern Dates: June 2009-Present Duties: Filing, scanning, copying, typing, answering and transferring calls. Top Food and Drugs 5600 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 456-0600 Title: Courtesy Clerk Dates: September 2008-June 2009 Duties: General maintenance, stocking and packaging groceries and customer service. Value Direct Marketing 5642 Red Alder Drive, Olympia, WA 98516 (360) 491-7551 Title: Office Assistant Dates: 2006-2007 Duties: Computer input, filing, scanning and copying. ACTIVITIES Associate Student Body Treasurer – 1 year AND CLUBS Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) – 2 years (State Qualifier) Key Club (Community Service Club) – 4 years National Honors Society Association – 3 years Link Club (Leadership Club) – 2 years Church Youth Group Secretary and President – 6 years Camp Counselor – 2 Years REFERENCES Ronna Reed, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Teacher and ASB Supervisor North Thurston High School 600 Sleater Kinney, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 412-4599 Ryan Aufort, Science Teacher and Leadership Supervisor North Thurston High School 600 Sleater Kinney, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 412-1120 Lynn Navares, Health Care Authority Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 6135 Martin Way, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 402-3682