1. Productivity & Academic Performance

2. Objective Students will understand the importance of:
Following directions and procedures
Keeping your work areas neat and clean
Completing work in a timely fashion and to the best of your abilities.1

3. Productivity is defined as the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed.3 3

4. Productivity Follow Safety Practices Conserves Material
Keeps Work Area Neat and Clean
Follows Directions/Procedures
Good work habits involve following rules and being safety conscious.
One especially helpful effective work habit is the willingness to become an active member of the group and to participate when we have the opportunity.

5. Writing a Resume

6. Why do you need a resume?
HIDDEN UNEMPLOYMENT
Working part-time because can't find a full-time job:  8.9 million
People who want jobs but are not looking so are not counted in official statistics  6.0 million
Total: 29.8 million (18.6% of the labor force)
An employer needs employees who are worth $7.25 an hour. There is a lot of competition for jobs that traditionally are filled by teenagers. Begin showing them that you are worth the salary in the job search process.

7. For Beginners
A Personal Data Sheet is a great way to keep up with all of your information.
It is not given to anyone—for your use only.
Use it to fill out applications and to write resumes.
It is a detailed accounting of all past addresses, schools, awards, jobs, etc.
It is much more detailed than a resume
Update it whenever your information changes
If you ever apply for a government position, state position, or a loan—they desire full addresses from long ago. This is the best way to keep up with it.

8. Writing a Resume
A resume is a ONE (High School Students) or TWO page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and experience.
It does not matter what job you may be applying for a resume will set you above the rest of the applicants.

9. The Content of Your Resume
All contact information is at the top of your resume.
Avoid nicknames.
Use a permanent address.
Use a permanent telephone number (include the area code).
If you have voice message, record a neutral greeting.
Add your address (Note: Choose an address that sounds professional.)
Get rid of any questionable ringback tones.

10. Your Name Spell out your state up here
111 Pelham Road
Warner Robins, Georgia
Phone: (478)
Objective
To obtain employment at Image Staffing as an office assistant utilizing my computer and time management skills and my ability to communicate well with others.
Education
Warner Robins High School Warner Robins, GA
Graduated June 2007
GPA 3.2
Member of AFJROTC and SkillsUSA
Coursework includes:
Keyboarding
Diversified Cooperative Training
Library/media assistant
Work History
March 2007-June 2007 Cool Beach Warner Robins, GA
General Helper
Maintained facility
Assisted customers
June 2006-March 2007 DJ’s Galaxy Quest Warner Robins, GA
Floor worker
Assisted children with rides
Ensured safety of children
Cleaned equipment and building
January 2006-June 2006 Firehouse Subs Warner Robins, GA
Cashier
Took orders
Answered phone
Maintained cleanliness of work station
Assembled orders for customers
References
Kathryn Hankinson Marcus Smith Robert Bailey
WRHS DCT Coordinator WRHS counselor Owner, Cool Beach
401 S. Davis Drive 401 S. Davis Drive 342 Corder Road
Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) (478) (478)
Spell out your state up here
Use a larger font for your name so it stands out

11. Objective or Summary
An objective tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.
Be specific about the job you want—write your objective for each job you’re applying for.
Objectives should reflect the employer's perspective, not the jobseeker's
Keep it between two to four typed lines.
Example: To obtain employment as a salesperson at Belk’s, utilizing my skills of interpersonal communication and multi-tasking, and my ability to work well with others.

12. Your Name
111 Pelham Road
Warner Robins, Georgia
Phone: (478)
Objective
To obtain employment at Image Staffing as an office assistant utilizing my computer and time management skills and my ability to communicate well with others.
Education
Warner Robins High School Warner Robins, GA
Graduated June 2007
GPA 3.2
Member of AFJROTC and SkillsUSA
Coursework includes:
Keyboarding
Diversified Cooperative Training
Library/media assistant
Work History
March 2007-June 2007 Cool Beach Warner Robins, GA
General Helper
Maintained facility
Assisted customers
June 2006-March 2007 DJ’s Galaxy Quest Warner Robins, GA
Floor worker
Assisted children with rides
Ensured safety of children
Cleaned equipment and building
January 2006-June 2006 Firehouse Subs Warner Robins, GA
Cashier
Took orders
Answered phone
Maintained cleanliness of work station
Assembled orders for customers
References
Kathryn Hankinson Marcus Smith Robert Bailey
WRHS DCT Coordinator WRHS counselor Owner, Cool Beach
401 S. Davis Drive 401 S. Davis Drive 342 Corder Road
Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) (478) (478)
This is a standard resume for students; formatting changes as you advance in your career!

13. Education Include school, dates, GPA, relevant courses, activities
GPA only if above 3.0
List education first if you don’t have a lot of work experience (new graduate)

14. Your Name
111 Pelham Road
Warner Robins, Georgia
Phone: (478)
Objective
To obtain employment at Image Staffing as an office assistant utilizing my computer and time management skills and my ability to communicate well with others.
Education
Warner Robins High School Warner Robins, GA
Graduated June 2007
GPA 3.2
Member of AFJROTC and SkillsUSA
Coursework includes:
Keyboarding
Diversified Cooperative Training
Library/media assistant
Work History
March 2007-June 2007 Cool Beach Warner Robins, GA
General Helper
Maintained facility
Assisted customers
June 2006-March 2007 DJ’s Galaxy Quest Warner Robins, GA
Floor worker
Assisted children with rides
Ensured safety of children
Cleaned equipment and building
January 2006-June 2006 Firehouse Subs Warner Robins, GA
Cashier
Took orders
Answered phone
Maintained cleanliness of work station
Assembled orders for customers
References
Kathryn Hankinson Marcus Smith Robert Bailey
WRHS DCT Coordinator WRHS counselor Owner, Cool Beach
401 S. Davis Drive 401 S. Davis Drive 342 Corder Road
Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) (478) (478)
Notice how everything lines up? Keep your resume neat. Avoid careless grammatical and formatting errors.
List any activities or courses that show you have needed skills or are well-rounded enough for the job

15. Experience
Experience is a broader heading than “work experience” and can include any volunteer work
Include all paid experience (name of employer, job title, dates employed, job tasks, and awards)
Do in REVERSE chronological order (most recent first)

16. Your Name
111 Pelham Road
Warner Robins, Georgia
Phone: (478)
Objective
To obtain employment at Image Staffing as an office assistant utilizing my computer and time management skills and my ability to communicate well with others.
Education
Warner Robins High School Warner Robins, GA
Graduated June 2007
GPA 3.2
Member of AFJROTC and SkillsUSA
Coursework includes:
Keyboarding
Diversified Cooperative Training
Library/media assistant
Work History
March 2009-June 2010 Cool Beach Warner Robins, GA
General Helper
Maintained facility
Assisted customers
Employee of the Month, June 2009
June 2006-March 2009 DJ’s Galaxy Quest Warner Robins, GA
Floor worker
Assisted children with rides
Ensured safety of children
Cleaned equipment and building
January 2006-June 2006 Firehouse Subs Warner Robins, GA
Cashier
Took orders
Answered phone
Maintained cleanliness of work station
Assembled orders for customers
References
Kathryn Hankinson Marcus Smith Robert Bailey
WRHS DCT Coordinator WRHS counselor Owner, Cool Beach
401 S. Davis Drive 401 S. Davis Drive 342 Corder Road
Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) (478) (478)
Pick one font and stick with it—don’t pick a font that is hard to read. Keep the size of the font consistent too (10-14 point).

17. References Usually signals the end of your resume
If room on 1st page, include names, addresses, phone numbers, and how you know them
If no room, put “References available upon request.”
Three references are standard
Do not use friends and family
Call and ask your references if you can use them. Let them know someone may call!

18. Bigger is NOT better for resumes—employers do not have time to read page after page! One page is all you need!
Your Name
111 Pelham Road
Warner Robins, Georgia
Phone: (478)
Objective
To obtain employment at Image Staffing as an office assistant utilizing my computer and time management skills and my ability to communicate well with others.
Education
Warner Robins High School Warner Robins, GA
Graduated June 2007
GPA 3.2
Member of AFJROTC and SkillsUSA
Coursework includes:
Keyboarding
Diversified Cooperative Training
Library/media assistant
Work History
March 2007-June 2007 Cool Beach Warner Robins, GA
General Helper
Maintained facility
Assisted customers
June 2006-March 2007 DJ’s Galaxy Quest Warner Robins, GA
Floor worker
Assisted children with rides
Ensured safety of children
Cleaned equipment and building
January 2006-June 2006 Firehouse Subs Warner Robins, GA
Cashier
Took orders
Answered phone
Maintained cleanliness of work station
Assembled orders for customers
References
Kathryn Hankinson Marcus Smith Robert Bailey
WRHS DCT Coordinator WRHS counselor Owner, Cool Beach
401 S. Davis Drive 401 S. Davis Drive 342 Corder Road
Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) (478) (478)
Counselors, teachers, preachers, youth pastors, volunteer agency representatives, former employers—all make good references!

19. Resume Tips Use white or off-white paper
(scanners/fax machines don’t like colored paper).
Use 8-1/2- x 11-inch paper.
Print on one side of the paper only.
Do not scratch out or use white out—even for the tiniest change.
Use a watermarked, high quality paper .
Do not fold or staple your resume.
If you must mail your resume, put it in a large envelope with a letter of application.