Resumes

Purpose Summarizes a person’s Educational background Work experiences Other qualification Sent to employer with letter of application

Parts Personal Information (at the top) Name Address Phone Number E-mail Address

Parts Career Goals Be specific about job seeking Examples To obtain training and acquire experience in retail sales To gain practical work experience while saving money for college To further develop my skills as a licensed practical nurse

Parts Educational Background List all high schools, colleges, technical schools, etc. Begin with most recent List any diplomas, degrees, licenses & certificates Mention any honors or awards received

Parts Work Experience List paid work experience Begin with present or most recent Identify each employer, time period worked, and duties Include co-op or work study If limited in paid positions, list unpaid

Parts References 2 to 3 Present and past employers and supervisors Teachers Family friend for character

Types of Resumes

Chronological Resume History of your career Dates Present info first

Functional Resume Highlights qualifications, skills, and accomplishments Good for entry level positions