1. Resume Writing Preparation for Strictly Business Seminar and Career Development Adapted from Beth Nesler’s PP

2. Resume Components Personal Data Objective Education Work Experience Skills and Abilities Activities and Honors References

3. Personal Data Full Name Address Telephone Number E-mail Address Charlotte Peyton 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169 (517)261-4400 peytonkc@pwcs.edu

4. Objective An objective describes your career goal. The objective should fit the job for which you are applying. To obtain an entry-level position in IT where I can gain experience and prepare for a career as an computer programmer. To obtain an entry-level position in banking where I can gain experience and knowledge for a potential career in financial services. To obtain an entry-level position in a pre-school where I can gain experience and knowledge for a potential career in education.

5. Education List the names and locations – city and state- of the high schools and postsecondary schools you attend or have attended. List the years you were there. List any special courses you have taken that relate to the job you are seeking. Mention areas or courses in which you earned good grades.

6. Education, cont. Battlefield High School, Haymarket, VA Pending 2018: Advanced Diploma Courses:AP World History, AP Computer Science Pre-Ap English 10 Robotics Cyber Patriot

7. Work Experience Include all full-time and part-time jobs that you have had for more than three months. Include volunteer work. List your work experience from most current back

8. Work Experience, cont. Chili’s Restaurant September 2015-Present Hostess *Customer Service *Coordination of tables and servers SELF EMPLOYEEDSummer 2015 Lawn Mower * Mowed and trimmed yards. * Landscaped different parts of property. * Performed other modifications to property.

9. Skills and Abilities List any experience or qualifications that show you are eligible for the job. Money Management Skills Managed own personal savings account Pay monthly car insurance Communication Skills Maintained a 2-year A average in English Maintained a 2-year A average in World History

10. Activities and Honors List activities you do in addition to attending classes: Sports School Newspaper Band Clubs Community Groups Religious Activities Debate Team (4 years) 1 st place Regional winner DECA (4 years) President (2015-2016) Secretary (2014-2015) Parliamentary Procedure Team (2013-2014)

11. References References are people you know who will speak well of you to an employer. Good references included former employers, religious leaders, coaches, club sponsors, teachers, neighbors, and other adults that know you. Do not list family members.

12. References, cont. Ms. Sally Turner, Owner Lakeland Corporation 1001 James Madison Highway Haymarket, Virginia 20169 (703)222-3333