1. RESUME BUILDING

2. Purpose of a Resume
Tell the story of what you’ve achieved and committed to thus far
Explain your personal skills & interests (what makes you unique)
Show your style in a concise, easy-to-read way

3. Sections of a Resume Personal Information Education Awards/Honors
Experience (includes work, clubs, teams)
Community Service
Skills (includes languages, computer skills, instruments you play, main hobbies…)
*References

4. Examples of Resume Writing
“I was a member of Connally Community Cougars from freshman year through junior year of high school.”
“Played soccer, JV my freshman and sophomore year and Varsity my junior year. Won sportsmanship award sophomore year.”
Connally Community Cougars, Member
September 2012-May 2013
Planned and executed monthly service projects in the Pflugerville community such as cleanups, food drives and fundraisers.
Connally High School Soccer
JV: Spring 2012-Spring 2013.
-Sportsmanship Award, April 2013
Varsity: Spring 2014-Present

5. Resume Rules ONE page, ONE-sided NOT full sentences
Write in the third person
“I worked as a cashier at Pete’s Pizza” becomes
“Worked as cashier at Pete’s Pizza. Took phone orders, managed sales transactions, greeted & helped customers”
Be specific about what you did
Use active voice and “action verbs”