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The purpose of a resume is to provide a summary of your experience, skills, and accomplishments. It is a quick advertisement of who you are, so that a perspective employer will want to grant you an interview.

100% Truthful – Employers WILL verify your information Typed using a computer Has no spelling or grammar mistakes Formatted so that it easy to read Formatted so that it is in chronological order or by function

1. Do not use I, me, and my. Your resume is obviously about you, so these are unnecessary. Strong vs. Weak Resume Language

2. Use specific examples and numbers to show accomplishments Weak : Sold the most magazines for my dance club Strong : Sold 200 magazine subscriptions earning record sales awards for Cindy’s Dance Studio

3. Begin each Statement with a Strong Verb Weak : My duties included walking home with the children; preparing, serving and cleaning up after snacks; and helping the children set the table Strong : Guided the children home from school Prepared, served, and cleaned up after snacks Assisted the children set the table

4. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation Weak : Published articles in thier school paper Strong : Published articles in the school paper

1. Header Information or Contact Information 2. Career Objective/Summary 3. Educational Background 4. Work Experience 5. Special Skills

1. Name 2. Your complete address, city, state, zip 3. Phone numbers 4. address Example: Ann Allen 1111 Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, Texas (H) (C)

1. Be specific 2. This should tell the reader the specific job or career you want to pursue and the skills you have to offer Example: Seeking a career as a customer service representative for a major retailer where my people skills and knowledge of fashion and design can be used.

1. High School or College you attended 2. The year you graduated 3. Your GPA (grade point average) 4. Major interest of study (STEM, Journalism, Health Sciences) 5. Clubs, sports, memberships, or special achievements Example: Allen High SchoolAug 2014 – May Rivercrest Blvd. Allen, Texas Agriculture & Resources GPA 3.50 Clubs: FFA, Outdoors Club

List employers (most recent first) List the addresses and phone numbers of employers Dates you were employed (May 2007 – November 2007) List the type of work you were responsible for and your duties – Use POWER words 1. EXAMPLE: 2. KFC N. Greenville Ave. 4. Allen, Texas June August Cashier 8. *Provided excellent customer service

List the transferable and specialized skills that pertain to the job you are seeking! Examples: Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Using a TI calculator Google Sketch-up Leadership skills Playing a specific instrument

5 Resume Tips