Introduction to Business Documents: Resumes Computer Applications 1 Objective 3.01: Understand Business Documents

Resume  A brief and accurate summary of educational and work experiences used when applying for a job.  Often, the first impression a prospective employee makes on an employer  May be sent as an attachment  Usually one (1) page  Must be error free

Components of Resumes Key Components Identifying Information Identifying Information Education Education Experience or Employment History Experience or Employment History References References Optional Components Objective Activities & Interests Community Service Awards & Recognitions Languages Spoken

Identifying Information  Name  Address  Phone Number  Address Barbara Tish 4125-F Firwood Lane Charlotte, NC (704) Objective To obtain an entry level position in banking…….. Education Myers Park High School June 1980 Experience Teacher 1/00 to present Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools References Available Upon Request

Education  Listed in chronological order beginning with the most recent  If not graduated yet, list date of expected graduation  Include courses enrolled that directly relate to the position sought

Experience or Employment History  Listed in chronological order, beginning with the most recent  Use the term that is the most descriptive on the content (Experience or Employment History) Experience -someone who worked with his dad fixing cars Experience -someone who worked with his dad fixing cars Employment- someone employed at Fast Lanes Auto Store Employment- someone employed at Fast Lanes Auto Store  Include type of position, name and location of organization, dates of employment, and brief descirption of responsibilities  Use action statements  Experience may be keyed before education

References List a reference only if you have permission  When references are included on the resume list: contact name & contact name & contact information contact information  When references are listed on a separate page, use the phrase “references provided upon request” on the resume. The separate page includes: Contact name and Contact name and Contact information Contact information  Never use relatives or peers

Optional Information  Objective A concise statement of your purpose A concise statement of your purpose Usually addressed to a specific job Usually addressed to a specific job  Activities Reading, hiking, boy scouts, choir, fishing, etc Reading, hiking, boy scouts, choir, fishing, etc  Community Service Volunteering, tutoring, etc Volunteering, tutoring, etc  Awards and Recognitions These indicate leadership ability, service to others, expertise These indicate leadership ability, service to others, expertise  Languages Spoken When applying to companies with international holdings & interests or in communities with diverse cultures When applying to companies with international holdings & interests or in communities with diverse cultures

Keying Guidelines  Margins No less than.5 inches No less than.5 inches Use white space uniformly Use white space uniformly  Heading Resume Author’s name is keyed in large font Resume Author’s name is keyed in large font Follow with contact information in smaller text Follow with contact information in smaller text  Format and text should be easy to read attractively presented Font size should be 11 or greater  Sections Usually divided into columns Headings on left Descriptive text on right