RESUME How to design a resume

What is a Resume? A document used by persons to present their backgrounds and skills. Resumes can be used for a variety of reasons, but most often they are used to secure new employment. A typical resume contains a summary of relevant job experience and education. The resume is usually one of the first items, along with a cover letter and sometimes an application for employment, which a potential employer sees regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview.

Parts of a Resume Letterhead Objective Education Technical Skills Personal Attributes Experience Activities and Organizations

Letterhead Must include: Name Address Phone Number Address Sally K. Smith 1700 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Va ♦ (555) ♦

Objective Concise professional goal To obtain a challenging position that will utilize my skills and experiences and which will also provide me with the opportunity for growth and advancement.

Education Name of School Address (City, State) Anticipated Graduation Date Brooke Point High School Stafford, Va Anticipated graduation date: June 2015

Technical Skills Possible Technical Skills: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access Copy Machines/Office equipment Desktop Publishing Design & Layout Keyboarding: 65 wpm Windows MovieMaker Internet & Social Media Savvy

Personal Attributes Desirable personal traits Empathetic Confident Organized Driven Methodical Conscientious Resilient Loyal Dependable

Personal Attributes Workplace Readiness Skills Impeccable communication skills Incredibly strong work ethic Problem solving ability Building relationships Motivating others Thinking strategically Managing profitability Demonstrating flexibility

Experience All applicable “experience” may include projects/endeavors other than “employment” Child Care Provider Fredericksburg, Virginia Provided responsible and mature care for three children (ages 3, 5 and 9) / Served as guardian and role model / Assisted in developing and facilitating age-appropriate activities.

Experience Youth Mentor Stafford, Virginia Served as mentor in a local summer youth program / Provided guidance to participants and demonstrated techniques to develop a positive self-image and work ethic.

Activities & Organizations Athletics Clubs Community Service Etc.

Activities & Organizations Academic Team Art Club ASL Club BP Players BPHS Key Club Class officer Dance Team Debate Team DECA Environmental Club Equal Rights Club ESL Club FBLA Society Orchestra Robotics Team ROTC SCA Skills USA Spanish Club Step Team The Collective Mind Top Hawks Tri-M TSA Wintergaurd Yearbook YOVASO FCCLA Focus Forensics French Club German Club HOSA Interact Club Latin Club Lifesmarts Marching Black-Hawks Model United Nations Multicultural Club National Honor Society National Technical Honor Newspaper

Activities & Organizations Possible Athletics Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Volleyball Baseball Soccer Lacrosse Outdoor Track Indoor Track Softball Tennis Basketball Gymnastics Wrestling