YOUR PROFESSIONAL RESUME Be a Boss….not an employee

Purpose of Resume  You on paper  Separate you from competition  Contact information  Educational and work history  Highlight awards/recognitions  Include activities, community service, volunteer, accomplishments

Resume: Do’s  Type  Keep in a professional folder  Use professional paper and font  Use a professional template (don't try to wing it)  Check for spelling and grammar  Brag! Include all of your notable accomplishments  Separate sections by double space (but not every line)  Use action verbs

Resume: Don’ts  Handwrite anything  Print from your account  Use full sentences and periods  Use information from Elementary school or childhood  Include crazy images and colors  Make longer than 1 page (if possible)  Double space every line  Repeat information  Repeat key words  LIE or GUESS!

Parts of a Resume   Resume Samples:  sume2.htm sume2.htm  resumes-and-templates/resume-sample-high-school- student-academic.cfm resumes-and-templates/resume-sample-high-school- student-academic.cfm

Microsoft Word: Tricks  Pre-designed templates  New Document  Thesaurus  Shift F7

Assignment  Complete the first 3 sections of your professional resume  Contact information  Objective  Educational History