PREPARING THE RESUME THE FIRST STEP IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
What is a resume? It is a summary of the skills, qualifications, and experience you may have to offer. In other words, it is a snapshot of you.
Functions A personal marketing tool of you. Job and/or college search focal point. Agenda for an interview Extended calling card
Basic Rules for Resumes Name Address Phone number and E- mail (if you have one) Education Work History Experience Extracurricular Activities Can also include: Objective and Profile Foreign Language Military Service Willingness to travel Professional Affiliations Use white, ivory, or gray paper. Limit sentences to words. “Short sentences are powerful sentences.” Don’t clutter.
Don’t Do’s Salary Requirements Personal Data: religion, race, health status Names and ages of family References’ names Current Employer’s phone number Photo Avoid fancy type such as outline, shadow, script, or other difficult-to-read styles.
Preparing a Resume Be organized No more than 2 pages long Be neat
The Chronological Resume FULL NAME Address phone number address OBJECTIVE:(tab) What is the purpose of your resume? DS PROFILE:action words describing yourself DS EDUCATION: TAB Williston-Elko High School Expected Date Main Streetof Graduation: Williston, SC 29853June, 2009 (803) GPA: ____ Did you go to school anywhere else, for example Denmark Tech, USC-Aiken, USC-Salk?
More on Chronological Resume EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: List your activities Football, Position Held Awards: FBLA, Position Helds: Awards AWARDS/RECOGNITION WORK EXPERIENCE: Sales ClerkDate PIGGLY WIGGLY Brief Description of your position PROFESSIONAL AFILIATIONS/MILITARY SERVICE INTERESTS/HOBBIES REFERENCES AVALABLE UPON REQUEST (can be centered)
Sample Resumes