The Keys to Developing A Successful Resume

OBJECTIVES  Learn about Resumes  Discover the purpose and parts of a resume  Use creativity and Word Processing skills to construct a personal Resume.

What is a Resume?  A Resume is a summary of your training, background, and qualifications for a job.

Parts of a Resume  There are many ways to format a resume, but it must include the following parts: Heading Objective Experience Honors, Awards, and Activities References

The Heading  It includes your: Name, address, telephone number (with area code), and address if you have one.

The Objective  It is a statement about the type of job your are seeking, for example: I am seeking to establish a position that will allow me to utilize my word processing skills and knowledge to assist a company in reaching its goals. I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and knowledge in the field of business.

Education  Is a list of your educational background beginning with the highest level of and most recent education first. Include school name, address, diplomas, or degrees.  Include the year you graduated and your major area of study.

Experience  List your work experience beginning with the most recent.  Include the name and address, telephone number of the employer

Honors, Awards, and Activities  List special activities or achievements that relate to the position for which you are applying.

References  List at least three people who can tell a prospective employer about what kind of worker you are.  Include their names, job titles, addresses and telephone numbers. –People to include: Teachers, former supervisors, former employers