Resumes By: Crystal SippThe resume that gets you a job you are after.

Professional ResumeFocuses the interviewer’s attention on

your strongest points Gives you full credit for all your

achievementsPresents a positive picture of your best

qualities

Effective ResumesSummarizes at a glareWell-marketing tool

2 Basic Types Both are resumes and both contain to the

same basic Information. Functional – is selective and highlights

those skills pertinent to your job objective

Chronological – is used to combine all your experience and employment history simply written in order by date starting with the most recent position and working backwards.

The BasicsAll resumes have the following:

◦ Name◦ Address◦ Phone Number◦ Career Objective◦ Professional Profile ◦ Educational Information ◦ Description of Experience ◦ Employment History (Stating the dates of employment)◦ Job Title ◦ Company Name ◦ City◦ State

High Schools and Resume Usage

Knowledge about Resumes 40%

Knowledge about Writing a Resume20%

Knowledge about the Purpose of a Resume

30%

Has used a resume10%