1. RESUMES
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2. What is a RESUME?
A brief summary of your personal, educational and professional skills, qualifications, and experiences.
Skill: the ability to do something well
What are some things you do well?

3. Constructing a RESUME HEADING Resume Objective: Name Address
Phone number
address
Resume Objective:
describe purpose of resume
Example: To obtain a position that allows me to _______.

4. Constructing a RESUME cont.
Education
schools you have attended & dates
Employment:
jobs
duties
dates

5. If you’ve never held a job…
Focus on what you have done or can do
Example: Babysitting your siblings (brothers and sisters) or others = provided child care services for …
Example: Mowing lawns and doing yard work = provided lawn services for …

6. Constructing a RESUME cont.
Activities:
Clubs
Organizations
Curricular
Extra-Curricular
Include sports
Awards/recognition

7. Constructing a RESUME cont.
Your Skills:
Organized (have organizational skills)
Good in a particular subject (have strong math skills)
Good in a particular sport (have athletic ability in…)
Enjoy talking and socializing (have great interpersonal skills)
Have lots of friends (ability to work well with others)
*Can you speak more than one language?

8. Constructing a RESUME cont.
Reference: someone to provide evidence of your character, skills, and/or abilities
Ask individual prior to listing them as a reference
Full name
Company/Title
Contact information (address, phone #, )
Example:
Mrs. Amanda Johnson, FCS Student Teacher
Lamar Middle School, 4000 Timber Creek Rd,
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
(222) ,

9. Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone Number
address
Objective:
List why you would like to work for this company
Education:
List address of school and graduation date
Experience:
Fill this in if you are or have worked
Activities:
This looks great on a resume
Skills:
Use action words (elected, chosen, awarded, presented, voted, achieved)
References:
Be sure to include name and contact information

10. THE JOB INTERVIEW
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11. Purpose of a job interview
For the hiring manager to learn more about the applicant and for the applicant to gain more knowledge about the position applied for

12. Who is involved in the interview?
The person being interviewed, the hiring manager
Sometimes there may be a panel of assistant managers, or a hiring committee

13. Common interview questions
Why should we hire you?
What do you know about our company?
What attracted you to this company?
Tell us about yourself.
List 5 words describing yourself.
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What motivates you?
Describe your work style.
What are the qualities of a good leader?
How do you stay organized?
How are you when working under pressure?
What was your favorite subject in school? Why?
If you could have the perfect job, what would it be?
Who are your heroes and why?

14. Interview do’s Know the exact time and location of your interview
Arrive at least 10 minutes early
Be courteous and respectful
Firm handshake
Make eye contact
Be friendly
Use correct grammar and pronunciation
Avoid fidgeting and slouching
Be honest
Have a positive attitude
Focus on strengths
Prepare questions for your interviewer
Write and mail a “thank you” note to the interviewer

15. Interview don’ts Don’t be late
Don’t answer your cell phone or text (turn it off)
Don’t chew gum
Don’t bring a pet
Don’t take anyone with you (parents, friend, etc.)

16. How to not get hired Sending your sibling to interview in your place.
Singing all of your responses to interview questions.
Telling a knock-knock joke.
Wearing a uniform from your former employer.
Stating reasons you shouldn’t be hired.
Stating that you would prefer a job elsewhere.
Mentioning that your last manager was mean.
Wearing your pajamas and slippers.
Wearing a cat suit to your interview.