Your Resume The Why and How Junior Advisory, January 2013
Definitions of Resume A summary A short account of a person’s career and qualifications Usually prepared by a person who is applying for a job One page of summary of your high school courses, grades, academic honors, extracurricular activities, sports, work experience, volunteer work and special skills
Why is it Important? Keep track of your education and work experience Recognize your skills, interests and accomplishments Make informed college and career choices Feel good about yourself and what you have done
Ways to Use a Resume Applying for Jobs Applying for Internships Applying for Summer Programs Doing volunteer and community service work Attending college and job fairs Applying for Technical Training Programs
Cont. Applying for Colleges Applying for Scholarships
Targeted Vs. Chronological Resume Highlight skills and experiences Includes School courses Family experiences Work Volunteer Extracurricular Sports Travel Comprehensive Complete representation of your qualifications Important academics Good grades Honors and awards Employment Service Learning
Buzz Words Computer skills Verbal skills Customer service Report writing Proofreading Editing Teamwork Organization
Buzz Phrases Work well with others Have good communication skills Empathize with other people’s needs and concerns Utilize Windows, Office, etc. Musician – piano, guitar, violin Artist – painting, photography, etc. Writer – poetry, stories, novels, journal
Samples Please distribute samples/templates