Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M MR. M

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume Personal Summary of Your, Career Goals Skills Work Experience Education Achievements Volunteer Work

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume Sarah Jones 1310 Rock Ledge Street Terrell, Texas (972) sarah_ Sarah Jones 1310 Rock Ledge Street Terrell, Texas (972) sarah_ Biggest item on your resume Stable address and phone Only use if professional

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume To establish an employment goal and give direction in completing your resume.

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume 1.Begin your objective statement with the a job title. 2.2 or 3 qualifications you can offer to the employer.

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume OBJECTIVE Cashier position using my customer service and communication skills OBJECTIVE Cashier position using my customer service and communication skills AVOID Challenging position…Opportunity for advancement/growth… Entry level/full-time…Progressive company… Fast growing company…Dealing with people

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume Avoid overgeneralized statements: A position allowing me to utilize my knowledge and expertise in different areas. Avoid statements that focus only on what a company can do for you: A position where I gain experience in working on biological problems. Make the statement as specific as possible: A position which allows me to apply my background in engineering and high performance computing to biological problems.

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume To express to a potential employer what your strengths are and what would make you stand out from other applicants

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume Jobs and their responsibilities Volunteer activities and their responsibilities Hobbies and your skills… What type of skills do you have?

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume  Knowledge in the use of specific computer software  Ability to operate a variety of machinery  Keyboarding skills  Credentials  Ability to work well independently  A good team player  Decisive  Well organized

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume SKILLS Ability to speak and write English and Spanish Operate a computerized cash register Ability to type 40 w.p.m. Ability to work independently Team player Enthusiastic Decisive Well organized Soft

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume This section describes to an employer skills and responsibilities you have from various settings

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume 1.Use reverse chronological order in each section indicate employer, city, state, your title, dates. 2.Describe skills, accomplishments, responsibilities and expand on parts most relevant to the employer.

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume EXPERIENCE Wal-Mart June 2007-Present Terrell, Texas Sales Associate Maintain and restock inventory Provide customer service Operate computerized cash register Most recent employer with city and state only, with dates of employment Position Held Responsibilities

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume EDUCATION Terrell High School Terrell, Texas G.P.A. 3.6/4.0 Most recent educational institution with city and state only, and dates of attendance Optional

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume ACHIEVEMENTS Student Council Most recent achievements with dates of achievement

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume VOLUNTEER WORK Goodwill Thrift Store MS 150 Bike Tour 2006 District Essay Contest Finalist 2005 Items listed are in reverse chronological order with dates

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume Letter or Verbal Reference PageNameTitlePhone NumberHow long acquainted

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume References available upon request Should have copies of reference letters for the employer or A list of references including: Name, Title, Phone Number and Length of Acquaintance

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume DO Understand 2 of 100 Keep Resume to a page Provide evidence Use resume paper DON’T Use Abbreviations Use Pronouns Use Personal Data Attach Your Picture

Personal ID Objective Skills Profile Experience Education Achievements Volunteer References F.Y.I. Mr. M Develop Your Resume