Resume Writing & Interview Skills for High School Students - Class 2
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RESUME WRITINGBy:Andrea Wolf & Karen Ziegler
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WHY IS A RESUME IMPORTANT? It is your marketing tool.
An application is a legal document used to collect the exact same information from each applicant. A resume is used to highlight your skills.
Almost everyone needs a resume in today’s competitive job market. Even teenagers seeking their first “real” job can benefit by having a resume.
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? Identification
Give your name, address, telephone number and email address
Jill Goodfellow123 Main StreetPewaukee, WI 53072(262)[email protected]
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? Summary
Include 3 to 5 statements which describe your qualifications. Enthusiastic and hard-working high school student. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Driven to succeed and attain goals. Able to work both independently as well as part of a
team.
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? Education
List High School name and location Include last grade completed Could also include Grade Point Average
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? Experience
Does not only include paid-jobs but also volunteer activities.
Should include: name of employer, location, dates of employment/volunteer work, job title.
Describe your responsibilities, specific skills and duties.
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WHAT IS CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE? A job Volunteer work Babysitting Yard work Household chores Dog walking/Pet sitting
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? Achievements/Activities
Include any Awards, Clubs, Sports, etc.
Examples: National Honor Society 2008, 2009Honor Roll 2007, 2008, 2009Sussex Hamilton Football 2008, 2009Boy Scouts 2000-2007
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? Computer skills
Skill level: basic, working knowledge, proficient
Examples: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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WHAT SHOULD A RESUME INCLUDE? References
Typically, on a professional resume, you would not include references. This should be listed on a separate page.
Ask permission before using someone as a reference.
Choose your references carefully. Be prepared with 3-5 references.
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RESUME DO’S Develop a rough draft and then have
someone proof-read it. Keep the length to one page. Only use one font throughout the resume.
Use a font that is easy to read and use black ink.
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RESUME DON’TS Don’t include your whole life history Don’t use pronouns: I, me, my Don’t use abbreviations Don’t use contractions: don’t, can’t, won’t Don’t include reasons for leaving your past
job(s) Don’t include previous wage information