1. Presented by Becky Romine rominer@missouri.edu
Creating a Resume
Presented by Becky Romine

2. Pop Quiz!!
What is a resume?

3. A resume is a list of education, jobs, and skills that relate to a job.

4. Pop Quiz!!
What is a resume for?

5. A resume helps you get an interview.

6. How long should a resume be?
Pop Quiz!!
How long should a resume be?

7. A resume should be ONE PAGE!

8. Pop Quiz!!
What is the most important information on a resume?

9. Your contact information!!

10. What personal information should be included on your resume?
Pop Quiz!!
What personal information should be included on your resume?

11. Your name and contact information!

12. Why do you need a resume? Best way to get an interview
Required by most businesses
Makes you memorable!

13. Employers think… Resume You Neat Organized No Mistakes
Attention to Detail
Looks Professional
Careful and Competent

14. First Part of your Resume
CONTACT INFORMATION!!
Name
Address
Address
Telephone Number
AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!!

15. Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Suzy Q. Student
123 Main Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

16. Any achievements or honors
Education
Name of your School
Include city and state
Date you will graduate
Any achievements or honors

17. Suzy Q. Student 123 Main Street Jefferson City, Missouri
Education: Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, Missouri
Expected Graduation Date: May 2018

18. Experience What is Experience? Part and full time jobs Volunteer work
Self-employment
A+ experiences
tutoring
What to include:
Job Title
Dates of employment
Company name
City and state

19. Education: Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, Missouri
Expected Graduation Date: May 2018
Experience: A+ volunteer in Kindergarten classroom
August 2017 to present
Moreau Heights Elementary
Jefferson City, Missouri
-cleaned, organized, made bulletin boards, helped students
Babysitter
June 2015 to present
John and Jane Doe
-cooked meals, cleaned kitchen, changed diapers, put kids to bed

20. A resume should:
Use Action Verbs
Use Short Statements
Be Easy to Read
Be One Page

21. A Resume Should NOT: Use the words “I, me, or my” Have references
Have lies or exaggerations
Be cluttered
Have personal information
(Social Security Number, age, sex, height, weight, disability, picture, etc.)
Becky

22. Filling Out Job Applications Using a Pocket Resume Tool

23. What is a pocket resume???

24. This is a Pocket Resume!! It’s basically a CHEAT SHEET to
help you fill out a job application!!

25. A Pocket Resume Contains:
Contact Information
Name, Social Security Number, Address with Zip Code, Phone Number
Birthdate
Employers
names, addresses, and phone numbers
References
Names, address, and phone numbers
High School
name, address, and phone number

26. Filling Out an Application Using a Pocket Resume
Best option: fill out applications at home using your Resume or Pocket Resume
Second Best Option: fill out applications at job site using your Pocket Resume

27. Sample Job Application

28. Contact Becky Romine at rominer@missouri.edu
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