1. Preparing a Resume

2. What is a resume? Summary of personal information
Outlines your qualifications for a particular job
Usually includes:
Education
Skills
Work experience
Awards & activities

3. Not All Resumes Are Equal!
Resumes should be customized for each position to which you apply.
Resumes change over time and should be updated regularly.
Different positions may call for different resume formatting or layouts.

4. Resumes for Employees
Usually first step in the job application process
Organizes facts about you; makes completing job applications easier
Many employers keep resumes on file for a certain period of time

5. Resumes for Employers
Saves the employer time before and during an interview
How much time does a hiring manager usually spend looking at a resume?
20 seconds per resume

6. Sections of a resume

7. Identification / header
Include your:
Name
Address
Telephone number
address
What should stand out the most in your identification section?
JOEY JOBLESS
4321 Home Ct. Town, ST
(555)

8. Objective Indicate the type of job you want
Customize this item for each job to which you are applying

9. Experience
List experience related to the specific job for which you are applying.
You might include:
Past/current job(s)
Internships
Volunteer work

10. Education List schools attended. Also include: Dates attended
(2014-present)
Diplomas or degrees earned
Courses taken that are directly related to the job

11. Soccer NHS Key Club Choir SCA
Activities
Organizations of which you are a member
School clubs
Honor societies
Church groups
Extracurricular activities
Indicate length of membership and any leadership roles held
Soccer
NHS
Key Club
Choir
SCA

12. Awards
Any recognition you received at work, school, or extracurricular settings
Examples:
Leadership
Scholarships
Attendance
Honor roll

13. Skills
Include skills and aptitudes that are not otherwise specifically stated
Examples:
Fluent in Spanish
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
CPR or First Aid certified

14. Importance of a Resume
First opportunity to make contact with an employer
Represents your qualifications for the job
Any mistakes will hinder your job search
You will continue to build upon your initial resume. Why not make a great one?

15. Look it up…
Get online and do a quick Internet search for resume writing tips.
Make a list of your top 5 characteristics of good resumes.
Make a list of your top 5 common mistakes on resumes.
You may work with ONE other person. Make good choices 

16. Good Resumes Easy to read Logical flow Includes relevant information
Name stands out
Good use of space

17. Common Mistakes Spelling and grammatical errors
Writing in the first person
Including unrelated and/or personal information
Repetitiveness
Lacking organization or focus

18. In General… Have others proofread it!
Keep it concise – no more than one page
Make it neat!
Be honest about your qualifications
Use action words and phrases to describe your experiences
Customize it to the job description
Have others proofread it!