1. Resume Writing & Professionalism 101
Skills to help you get that job, internship or volunteer experience

2. Today you will: Walk away with a rough draft of your resume
Have an idea of how to apply or get an interview for a job/volunteer/internship position
Learn tips on how to be “professional” and give yourself an advantage.

3. What is a Résumé? Resumés are like dating profiles….but for jobs.
Your resume should highlight
Skills
Professional References
Accomplishments
Experience
Personality
Education
Objective

4. The perfect résumé is… As brief as possible Impressive Unique
Easy to follow/read
Error free

5. Jared M. Skretvedt From Top To Bottom... Personal Details
Personal details should include
Name
Phone Number
Address
If they want to offer you a position or interview you, make sure they have multiple ways to find you!
Jared M. Skretvedt
7401 Linden Ave N #7 ∙ Seattle, WA ∙ (320) ∙

6. From Top to Bottom… Objective Statement
Your objective statement can be very specific or general
(general) Objective: To work with children at a summer camp.
(Specific) Objective: To teach clarinet to 12 year olds at your music store.

7. From Top to Bottom…. Work/Volunteer/Club experience
These are times where you were expected to show up (on time) and be responsible to perform some kind of task or service.
Things to include:
Name of the organization
How long you participated
Describe the work you did

8. From Top to Bottom Soft Skills Hard Skills Skills & Qualifications
Funny
Calm under pressure
Great customer service
Courageous
Organized
Hard Skills
Powerpoint
Photoshop
Photography
Coding
Qualifications
CPR/First Aid

9. From Top to Bottom Education or Accomplishments Education
Include year your graduated, GPA and any academic awards.
Include your current GPA and any academic awards
Any other accomplishments that show the result of your skills
1st place in skate competition
Completed Seattle Marathon

10. References and Cover Letter
Professional References
Should not include family, friends or girlfriend/boyfriends.
Include contact information
Name
Phone Number
How long they have known you
Cover Letter
One paragraph including your objective and skills/education related to what you are applying for.

11. Last Thoughts…
Your resume will always be changing and will need updating
Always have someone else edit your resume
No fancy fonts, colors, pictures, coffee stains, etc

12. Professionalism
Doesn’t mean turning into this guy

13. Professionalism Appearance & Demeanor Take a shower Clean clothes
Eye contact
Smile!
Nod

14. Professionalism Reliability and Work Ethic Show up on time (or early)
Follow through on tasks/projects
Do good work!
Ask questions
Volunteer

15. Professionalism Accountability Be honest Be confident Be proud
High standards

16. Listen First Golden Rule Positive Responses Body Language
Open ended question
Reflections
Summaries
Affirmations
Sharing Information
Golden Rule
Positive Responses
Body Language