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RESUMES
Careers
What is it?
A data sheet which includes a list of important events in your life history that employers need to know to consider hiring you for a job.
A resume is a marketing tool in which you are the product and the employer is the buyer.
The employer, on average, will look at a resume for only 20 seconds.
What purpose does it serve?
Standard procedure in the hiring process Communicate your qualifications Represents you as a person Screens out the unqualified Opens the door to get you an interview
Who gets a resume?
Every employer you contact about a job!
Three ways:
1. In person
2. By mail
3. Electronically
Recipe for a Successful Resume1 cup Objective. Brief and clear goal
describing the kind of job you are
looking for.
1-1/2 cups Qualifications. A list of skills.
2 cups Work History. Including paid and
unpaid.
1 cup Education and training
1 cup References
Instructions: Blend, Pour and Bake.
The difference between a good and a bad resumeA Bad Recipe
(Over or under baked)
1. Includes information having nothing to do with job.
2. Has unclear objective or is too wordy.
3. Uses incorrect English
4. Has sloppy typing
A Good Recipe
(Just right)
1. Highlights your good points
2. Directs attention away from when you were not working
3. Shows that you are well qualified for the job and that you will benefit the employer.
4. Opens doors.
Quick Tips on Resume Writing1. List ideas from the most important to the least important2. Use the same key words that appear in the job announcement3. Emphasize your skills, experience and education4. Be accurate and truthful5. Be clear – use concise language, eliminate unnecessary
words6. Begin each statement with an Action word7. Use periods on every sentence or no periods at all. Be
consistent8. Keep it short – 1 page only!9. Use only white, beige or light gray color and high quality paper
Categories of InformationWhat goes on the resume? Many categories of information can be included in a
resume. Below is a list of these categories. Keep in mind that most people will not put all of
these categories into their resume. Use only those that are most relative to the job
being applied for. Suggested categories:
Heading – required Honors & Awards - optionalObjective – Optional Activities - optionalEducation – required Volunteer Service - optionalExperience – required References - requiredSkills – optional
HEADING- RequiredWho are you and how can you be reached?
Includes name, address, phone number and an e-mail address of the individual.
E-mail needs to be PG rated and professional.
The phone number listed should have voicemail or answering machine with a professional message on it.
Heading should be included in all resumes.
Heading Examples:
Cindy Roberts
PO Box 456
Robertsville, CA 55555
(999) 555-0101
Cindy RobertsPO Box 456
Robertsville, CA 55555
(999) 555-0101 [email protected]
Objectives – OptionalWhat do you want to do?
Clearly describes the position one would like to obtain.
Should contain: Job type Industry Geographical area
Example: A retail management position in the Seattle area
Education – requiredWhere did you get that education?
List the most recent education first! Include GPA if higher than 3.0 Include name of institution, city & state, date of
graduation or dates of attendance Include areas of specialization in academic work,
honors, special areas of study
Example:Ingraham High School, Seattle, WA June 2010
Computer Networking FCCLA member 2008- present
Experience – requiredWhat is your experience and where did you get it? List most recent job first Include position held or job title, name and
location of company, date of employment (month and year)
Include part time, seasonal jobs, internships, paid and unpaid work
Include duties performed for each position
Example of Experience:
Food Server, Cheesy Burgers, Seattle, WA June 2004- present Performed effectively in outdoor conditions focusing on excellent
customer service. Operated cash register and maintained correct cash amount in drawer.
Teacher’s Assistant, Ingraham High School, Seattle, WA
Sept. 2008 – June 2009 Organized filing system for business educator. Graded student work.
See job description handout provided
No soft skills…..No jobs!
What are soft skills?
Also known as Transferable Skills Communication Customer Service Problem Solving Leadership Teamwork Project Management
Are soft skills important to business?According to the number of books found on Amazon.com they are
VERY important!
Soft Skill Number of booksSoft skills 579Communication 50,031Leadership 18,605Customer Service 5,488Teamwork 887Problem Solving 7,792Project Management 946TOTAL 92,850
Skills – optionalWhat can you do?
Write one line statements that clearly describe how he/she used and developed that skill in the past.
Statements always begin with the action word. Do Not use “I statements”. List 3-5 of the most important things you want the employer to
know about you.
Example: Proficient with all Microsoft programs and Adobe packages. Identified three key ways to better serve customers during busy
restaurant hours. Effective in addressing customer concerns in a professional
manner
See action words and action statements handout
Honors, Awards, Activities & Volunteer Services - Optional List anything that specifically relates to the
position sought. Specific dates should be listed.
Example: Received 1st place at the State Music Fest in an
octet performance for 250 people June 2004
DO NOT Include on a Resume: Weight Height Social Security number Birth date Marital status Photographs Salary histories Reason for leaving past jobs Hobbies, activities and memberships not related to
the job being applied for References to race or religion
References
Should always be listed on a separate page Three to five references are adequate Should include name of the person, job title,
address, phone number, and e-mail address and relationship to student
Be sure to ask permission from the individuals before submitting their names to potential employers.
See handout provided
REFERENCES
Mary P. Brown4258 125th St.
Seattle, WA 98121
Mr. Harry Sipprell100 15th Dr. NW
Kirkland, WA 98034(425) 828-5572
Long time family friend Relationship to student
Mrs. Susan GrantIngraham High School
1819 N 135th StSeattle, WA 98133FACSE Teacher
Vertically align your page
Use same heading as resume
Include 3-4 references
Would you hire this person?
Joy “See” StipekI don’t think my address should be given out
783-2926
Experience:None, except being on a cheer squad and making Rezervations for
dinner at Pizza Hut
Hobbies:Cooking truffles, making chocolate, cheering, hiking, Sleeping,
playing with my dying dog
References:Available upon request!
References
Mom. 9111 view ave NW Seattle Wa 98117
Dad. 9111 view ave NW Seattle Wa 98117
Aunt Josephine. 8965 boyton ave S seattle Wa 98119
Resume Critique List; THE FINAL TEST Will an employer have a positive first impression with less than
20 seconds to scan the resume? Appearance
Is the paper good quality? Is the paper neutral color? Is the text balanced and free from spelling errors? Do key selling points stand out? Are boldface, italics and underlining used properly?
Content Are all categories included? Are categories clearly labeled? Is information from most important to least important? Is it only 1 page in length?
If you were an employer, would you invite this person for an interview?