2. Resumeography Middle School is never to early to start! Two resumes that a 7 th grader can create ! Chronological Resume Skills Resume Middle School is never to early to start! Two resumes that a 7 th grader can create ! Chronological Resume Skills Resume

3. Resume Facts Resume Facts Remember that a resume is a personal introduction. It should shine a positive light on your experiences, your skills, and your current interests. You can update it yearly! Remember that a resume is a personal introduction. It should shine a positive light on your experiences, your skills, and your current interests. You can update it yearly! Key points to keep in mind: * Keep it short. One page is long enough. * Make sure that your resume is neat and the font you chose is easy to read. * Use spell check! Check for typing, spelling, and grammar errors. Key points to keep in mind: * Keep it short. One page is long enough. * Make sure that your resume is neat and the font you chose is easy to read. * Use spell check! Check for typing, spelling, and grammar errors.

4. Chronological Resume Jane M. Doe 123 River Street Anytown, OR 23456 (315)234-5678 Jdoe@school.edu JOB OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging full-time summer job working with children and computers. EXPERIENCE: August 2002 Camp Counselor, SUNY Camp * Responsible for 12 students in a morning and afternoon computer camp for two weeks. June-July 2002 Computer Club * Responsible for supervising a handicapped student once a week for a 2 month summer school program. EDUCATION: AAK Middle School, Grades 5-7 29 Leroy Street Anytown, OR 23456 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, Grades K-4 Lawrence Avenue Anytown, OR 23456 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Newspaper Club Gold Key Award, Grade 6 4-H Riding Award, summer 2004 Honor Roll, grades 4,5,6 Volunteer at SPCA, 2002-current SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with Mac and PC computer systems. Able to use newspaper print programming. Have used Microsoft Office software. Enjoy working with people and solving problems. 1 Name and Address Give your name, full address and telephone number (with area code). Include your e-mail Address, if you have one. 2 Job Objective: State the job you are Applying for. You can Change your job objective For different jobs. 3 Work Experience: List your work Experience, beginning with Your most recent job. Include volunteer experience.

5. Jane M. Doe 123 River Street Anytown, OR 23456 (315)234-5678 Jdoe@school.edu JOB OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging full-time summer job working with children and computers. EXPERIENCE: August 2002 Camp Counselor, SUNY Camp * Responsible for 12 students in a morning and afternoon computer camp for two weeks. June-July 2002 Computer Club * Responsible for supervising a handicapped student once a week for a 2 month summer school program. EDUCATION: AAK Middle School, Grades 5-7 29 Leroy Street Anytown, OR 23456 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, Grades K-4 Lawrence Avenue Anytown, OR 23456 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Newspaper Club Gold Key Award, Grade 6 4-H Riding Award, summer 2004 Honor Roll, grades 4,5,6 Volunteer at SPCA, 2002-current SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with Mac and PC computer systems. Able to use newspaper print programming. Have used Microsoft Office software. Enjoy working with people and solving problems. 4 Education List the schools you have attended or are currently attending. Also include any subjects or programs in which you are specialized. 5 Honors and Activities List any honors or awards you have received. Name activities you have participated in that relate to the job you want. 6 Special Skills and Abilities List any skills and abilities you have.

6. Now Let ’ s Create a resume! Now Let ’ s Create a resume! Go back to Number 1 on the resume builder. Take about three minutes and write yours on a piece of paper. ~Things to remember: Use your full given name. Use your 911 mailing address. Check your grammar and spelling. Go back to Number 1 on the resume builder. Take about three minutes and write yours on a piece of paper. ~Things to remember: Use your full given name. Use your 911 mailing address. Check your grammar and spelling.

7. Jane M. Doe 123 River Street Anytown, OR 23456 (315)234-5678 Jdoe@school.edu JOB OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging full-time summer job working with children and computers. EXPERIENCE: August 2002 Camp Counselor, SUNY Camp * Responsible for 12 students in a morning and afternoon computer camp for two weeks. June-July 2002 Computer Club * Responsible for supervising a handicapped student once a week for a 2 month summer school program. EDUCATION: AAK Middle School, Grades 5-7 29 Leroy Street Anytown, OR 23456 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, Grades K-4 Lawrence Avenue Anytown, OR 23456 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Newspaper Club Gold Key Award, Grade 6 4-H Riding Award, summer 2004 Honor Roll, grades 4,5,6 Volunteer at SPCA, 2002-current SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with Mac and PC computer systems. Able to use newspaper print programming. Have used Microsoft Office software. Enjoy working with people and solving problems.

8. Skills Resume Jane M. Doe 123 River Street Anytown, OR 23456 (315) 234-5678 Jdoe@school.edu JOB OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging full-time summer job working with children and computers. SPECIAL SKILLS And ABILITIES: Experience with Mac and PC computers: During my school career I have used both Mac and PC computers to complete school assignments, tutor students, and create many school club activities. Us e of Newspaper Programming: During my sixth and seventh grade career I was the typist for the school newspaper. Enjoy working with people: I have been involved with tutoring, mentor programs and summer youth camps. I enjoy the ability to work with many diverse groups of people. EDUCATION: AAK Middle School, Grades 5-7 29 Leroy Street Anytown, OR 23456 Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, Grades K-4 Lawrence Avenue Anytown, OR 23456 HONORS AND ACTIVITIES: Newspaper Club Gold Key Award, Grade 6 4-H Riding Award, summer 2004 Honor Roll, grades 4,5,6 Volunteer at SPCA, 2002-current Name and Address Give your name, full address and telephone number (with area code). Include your e-mail Address, if you have one. 1 2 Job Objective: State the job you are Applying for. You can Change your job objective For different jobs. 3 Special Skills and Abilities List any skills and abilities you have. 4 Education List the schools you have attended or are currently attending.Also include any subjects or programs in which you are specialized 5 Honors and Activities List any honors or awards you have received. Name activities you have participated in that relate to the job you want.

9. EDIT Remember to: USE SPELL CHECK! How does it look? Professional? Have a friend read it! Remember to: USE SPELL CHECK! How does it look? Professional? Have a friend read it!