Chapter 4-2 “Resumes”

 Typically a one-page description of a job- seekers work history and qualifications for employment  Some circumstances require a resume to be more than one page  It is used to show the an employer how your qualifications match a job’s responsibilities  Well constructed = better chance of landing job

 Personal information ◦ Top of the page ◦ Your name ◦ Home address ◦ address ◦ Contact phone number  Career Objectives ◦ Short statement of your career objective ◦ Be specific ◦ Optional but recommended ◦ Example: To obtain training and acquire experience in retail sales

 Educational Background ◦ Current education ◦ Academic honors/awards can be listed here ◦ Specific technical certificates ◦ Any certifications  Work Experience ◦ Begin with present or most recent job and work your way back ◦ Need employers name and address ◦ Hiring/firing/leaving dates ◦ Duties of your position ◦ Volunteer experience can be listed here or separately

 References ◦ Typically 3 references are needed ◦ 2 Professional and 1personal is the norm ◦ Present and previous employers/supervisors are best ◦ Administrators/Teachers/Counselors ◦ Coaches ◦ Clergy (religious figures)  Use a separate page

 Chronological ◦ Organizes your experience around jobs ◦ Excellent for steady work histories ◦ The focus is about your work experience  Functional ◦ Organizes your experience around skills rather than jobs ◦ Do not use if you change jobs a lot ◦ Better used by students who have some work history but not directly related to the job

 Pass the 30-second test!  Resume must be attractive, easy to read and error free  Can use templates or your own format  Proofread!  Mailed resumes must be printed on quality resume paper  Electronic resumes should be put into a PDF format ◦ Looks and prints the same across a variety of platforms