Resumes!

WHO ARE YOU? A resume shows what YOU have to offer an employer. A resume shows what YOU have to offer an employer. Resumes should only be 1 page! Resumes should only be 1 page! Resumes should be typed. NO HAND WRITTEN RESUMES!! Resumes should be typed. NO HAND WRITTEN RESUMES!!

Resumes should be concise! Use strong verbs! Resumes should be concise! Use strong verbs! Ex: Ex: Seeking a position in… Seeking a position in… Performed office work… Performed office work… Provided excellent customer service Provided excellent customer service Operated cash register… Operated cash register… Prepared food… Prepared food…

-Make sure your resume has correct grammar and spelling. This is VERY IMPORTANT. -Make sure your resume has correct grammar and spelling. This is VERY IMPORTANT.

WRITE THIS DOWN Resumes usually have the following sections: Resumes usually have the following sections: 1. Identifying Information – How can the employer reach you? 1. Identifying Information – How can the employer reach you? 2. Objective – This tells the reader what you can offer in a job setting. It also tells the reader what kind of job you want. 2. Objective – This tells the reader what you can offer in a job setting. It also tells the reader what kind of job you want.

3. Education – High School, GPA, Expected Graduation Date 3. Education – High School, GPA, Expected Graduation Date 4. Work Experience – List any type of work experience and any responsibilities you had. 4. Work Experience – List any type of work experience and any responsibilities you had. 5. Volunteer Work – Briefly explain what you did while you volunteered. 5. Volunteer Work – Briefly explain what you did while you volunteered.

6. Activities – School Activities, Non- School Activities (like Church groups), Volunteering Activities, Awards. 6. Activities – School Activities, Non- School Activities (like Church groups), Volunteering Activities, Awards. 7. References – Give the names of 3 adults who will say good things about you. Also list their phone numbers so employers can contact them. 7. References – Give the names of 3 adults who will say good things about you. Also list their phone numbers so employers can contact them.