College Résumés Senior Communications

What is a résumé? One page advertisement

How long does an admissions counselor look at your résumé? A.Less than 30 seconds B.1 Minute C.3 Minutes

First Impressions Résumé  Must be PERFECT!  Appearance  Paper  Truthful

Parts of a Résumé  Objective  States purpose  Education  Activities  Volunteer Service  Honors & Awards  Work Experience  References

References  NO family  Teachers  Mentors  Pastor  Principal  Organization Sponsor  Coach

Format  1” – 1.25” margins  Max: 12 pt font, Min: 10 pt. font size  Professional font style-easy to read  Bulleted lists  Use phrases with action verbs  Use tabs for alignment  Consistency

Action Verbs  Served turkey dinner to homeless  Organized high school prom  Assisted with Open House Activities  Recruited members for FBLA  Volunteered at hospital once a month  Tutored 9 th grade math student  Picked up litter in community

Good Luck!  Sample résumé Sample résumé Sample résumé  Always proofread, have a friend proofread, and edit!!  Sell yourself!  Make a GREAT first impression!

Assignment  Guided Practice-bullets, lines, & tabs on Word  Independent Practice-Create your college résumé.  Proof it & have a friend proof it.  Print and turn in.