1. For High School Students
Resumes
For High School Students

2. Objective: Learning Target:
IC.6.1 Students will research the acceptable protocol and prepare a resume and cover letter for work in an international organization.
I can evaluate and assemble the required information necessary to create a functional resume.
I will show I can do this by using graphic organizers, templates, and a computer to write a functional resume.
Learning Target:

3. Anticipation Questions…
What do you know about resumes?
Have you ever seen one?
What did it look like?
What information was included? What wasn’t?

4. What is a Resume?
A resume is an example of both persuasive and professional writing.
It is a personal summary of your professional history and qualifications.

5. The 3 Fs of Resume Writing
FUNCTION
To inform the audience about you in order to accomplish something.
What you’re trying to accomplish depends on what you’re trying to do.
This might include getting a job, getting into college, winning a scholarship, or being selected for an internship.

6. The 3 Fs of Resume Writing
FORM
Resumes need to look a certain way.
People who read them expect specific info—your name, address, contact information, education, past jobs, volunteer experience, and special skills.
If a resume doesn’t look like a resume, the reader may be confused or think the writer is not educated about writing proper resumes.

7. The 3 Fs of Resume Writing
(e)FFECTIVENESS
For a resume to be effective, it must: have a clear purpose that shows purpose
- be visually appropriate & appealing, and easy to read include all the necessary information about the writer be grammatically correct

8. Sample Resumes Chronological What are the 3 Fs? Traditional
Displays work experience and education in reverse chronological order
Most recent is at the top.
What are the 3 Fs?

9. Types of Resumes Functional What are the 3 Fs? Non-traditional
Organizes information
by targeted skills
Ideal format for those with little work experience (like you )
What are the 3 Fs?

10. Video Clip
Click to watch…

11. My Resume Ideas: Getting Started
Use the handout to brainstorm the information you should include in your resume.
DATES!!!!!
What is the best format for you (a teenager )…?

12. Key Information It includes information about: Your career goals
Education
Work experience
Activities
Honors
Any special skills you might have

13. Key Components Heading Objective Education Skills Experience
Letters of References (addendum to your resume)

14. Additional Components
Personal Skills and Assets
Honors, awards and activities
Community service
Foreign language proficiency
Computer skills & applications
Volunteer experiences
Prospective Colleges & Universities (if applicable)

15. Do Now… Sign out a laptop…don’t turn it on yet…
Get out these handouts from last block:
“My Resume Ideas: Getting Started” WS
“Visualizing Your Resume” GO

16. Formatting & Appearance
Make your name stand out with a bold, larger font size (…no larger than 36 font)
Use standard fonts: Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier
Body of your resume: Point font
White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper
Use a laser printer for best finish
Limit your resume to one typed page

17. Heading
Includes contact information:
Top of the page
Name: large and bold- so it stands out!
Address: street, town, state & zip code
Telephone number(s): with professional message
address: professional looking is not appropriate) check on a daily basis

18. Sample Headings Mike Jones CHRIS SMITH
1 Meadow Way
Richmond, VA 22302
(555)
CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road  Arlington, VA  (555) 

19. CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Arlington, VA 22202
(555) 

20. Objective What is an objective? What does an objective do?
A one sentence summary of position desired.
Short
Specific
Tailored to the position
What does an objective do?
Clarifies the purpose of your resume
Presents a clear statement of your goals

21. Sample Objectives Part-time position at spa or salon
Receptionist at a veterinarian’s office
Customer service representative at a call center
Hostess at a upscale restaurant
A part-time job or summer internship at a communications firm
Part-time retail sales position in a clothing store

22. CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Arlington, VA 22202
(407) 
_____________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Full-time position as a retail fashion buyer

23. Personal Skills and Assets
A couple of sentences or bullets that describe what you are like as a person and how you do things, including personality traits, attitudes, work habits, etc.
This is a useful section, especially if you do not have much work experience.
Think of the skills you use in school that employers want!!!
Punctuality, Time Management, Teamwork

24. Sample Personal Skills & Assets
Hard Working
Reliable
Outgoing
Responsible
Team Player
Articulate
Dependable
Works well with people
Effective at time management
Goal Oriented
Enthusiastic
Able to multitask
Self-Starter
Punctual
Confident
Motivated
Friendly
Honest
Willing to Learn
Flexible
Quick Learner
Try it now! List three of your personal qualities.

25. Sample Personal Skills and Assets Section
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others and have a passion for style and design.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Detail oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong customer service focus
Outgoing with a positive attitude
Professional demeanor

26. 83 Prospect Road  Arlingtion, VA 22202
CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road  Arlingtion, VA 22202
(555) 
_____________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Full-time position as a retail fashion buyer
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others and have a passion for style and design.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Detail oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong customer service focus
Outgoing with a positive attitude
Professional demeanor

27. Education Name and location of the school
Major, minor and area of concentration
Graduation or anticipated graduation date
GPA – if 3.2 or higher
Relevant Coursework- See next slide for more information

28. Education- Relevant Courses
List relevant courses that:
Help you stand out from the crowd
Have provided you with specific skills or knowledge
Spanish (4 semesters)
Computer Science
Marketing
Do not include courses that are part of a required curriculum- Ex. English
Include courses that are at an advanced level if they are relevant to the position- eg. AP Biology, AP Calculus
Example: A management student, Terry, took the courses listed above in red to supplement his management degree. He would like to work in sales, and listing these classes helps Terry to support his claim that he has strong communication skills.

29. Sample of Education Section
Arlingtion High School Arlington, VA
Aug 2013–present
Graduating June 2017
GPA 3.6
Relevant Courses: AP Biology, AP Human Geography; Marketing, Fashion Merchandising
Received honor roll all semesters

30. Full-time position as a retail fashion buyer
CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road  Arlingtion, VA
(555) 
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Full-time position as a retail fashion buyer
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others and have a passion for style and design.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Detail oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong customer service focus
Outgoing with a positive attitude
Professional demeanor
EDUCATION
Arlingtion High School Arlington, VA
Aug 2013–present
Graduating June 2017
GPA 3.6
Relevant Courses: AP Biology, AP Human Geography; Marketing, Fashion Merchandising
Received honor roll all semesters

31. Experience Remember – Experience can be:
Paid part-time/full-time positions
Internships
Volunteer work/ Community Service
Club/campus group involvement
Summer Jobs

32. Experience Guidelines for duties, responsibilities & accomplishments
Include most relevant skills & qualities
Most relevant information comes first
Use strong action verbs- see handout
Provide evidence of skills & qualities by
Quantifying information
Acknowledging accomplishments & evaluations

33. Sample Experience Section
WORK EXPERIENCE
2014-present Pizza Paradiso Pentagon City, VA
Waitress
Provided excellent guest service
Dealt with complaints
Took orders and served guests in timely manner
Handled cash
WORK EXPERIENCE
All the Rage, Reston, VA
Sales Associate, Summers 2013 & 2014
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Processed sales, operated registers, handled payments, issued change, process returned merchandise

34. 83 Prospect Road  Arlingtion, VA
CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road  Arlingtion, VA
(555) 
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Full-time position as a retail fashion buyer
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others and have a passion for style and design.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Detail oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong customer service focus
Outgoing with a positive attitude
Professional demeanor
EDUCATION
Arlingtion High School Arlington, VA
Aug 2013–present
Graduating June 2017
GPA 3.6
Relevant Courses: AP Biology, AP Human Geography; Marketing, Fashion Merchandising
Received honor roll all semesters
WORK EXPERIENCE
All the Rage, Reston, VA
Sales Associate, Summers 2013 & 2014
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Processed sales, operated registers, handled payments, issued change, process returned merchandise

35. Specialized Skills
Include skills that make you unique, such as computer skills, foreign language skills, certifications.
Be specific in describing your special skills; name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language, or your certifications.
Key Concept: Like the activities and honors section of the resume, this section should be included only if the applicant has some significant skill in addition to those expected of the profession. If an applicant has a special skill, they can use this section to stand out from other applicants. Applicants should not include skills that are required or expected for applicants to have.

36. Sample Skills Section COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with Mac, PC, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, W
LANGUAGES
Bilingual Spanish and English

37. 83 Prospect Road  Arlington, VA 22202
CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road  Arlington, VA 22202
(407) 
________________________________________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Full-time position as a retail fashion buyer
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others and have a passion for style and design.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Detail oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong customer service focus
Outgoing with a positive attitude
Professional demeanor
EDUCATION
Arlingtion High School Arlington, VA
Aug 2013–present
Graduating June 2017
GPA 3.6
Relevant Courses: AP Biology, AP Human Geography; Marketing, Fashion Merchandising
Received honor roll all semesters
WORK EXPERIENCE
All the Rage, Reston, VA
Sales Associate, Summers 2013 & 2014
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Processed sales, operated registers, handled payments, issued change, process returned merchandise
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGES
Bilingual Spanish and English

38. A resume does get you an interview. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!
Remember…
Always submit a cover letter with your resume
A resume does not get you a job…
A resume does get you an interview.
And, putting time and consideration into your resume is one of the best ways to prepare for your interviews!
Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!

39. Possible Templates Using OneNote, choose “Simple Resume” template
Save as a .doc
Using the Resume Generator at Think, Write, Share (Google it…), follow the steps to make a functional resume
Save as a .pdf
Key Concept: Like the activities and honors section of the resume, this section should be included only if the applicant has some significant skill in addition to those expected of the profession. If an applicant has a special skill, they can use this section to stand out from other applicants. Applicants should not include skills that are required or expected for applicants to have.