1. Introduction to Business & Marketing
Preparing a Resume
Introduction to Business & Marketing

2. What is a Resume? Summary of personal info
Outlines your qualifications for a particular job
Usually includes:
Educational Background
Work History
Honors & Awards
Memberships & Leadership
References
Résumé should include educational background
work history
honors and awards
membership in club and/or community activities, including leadership positions held and community service
references.

3. Keeping a Current Resume
Important to keep your resume current in order to reflect pertinent experience & education.
Resume should be customized for each position to which you apply.
Resumes change over time!

4. Resumes for Potential Employers
Reviewing an applicant’s resume saves the employer time before and during an interview.
How much time does a hiring manager usually spend looking at a resume?
20 seconds (average)
20 seconds per resume

5. Prepare a resume
Task 92

6. Identification (Header)
The identification should include contact information:
Name
Address
Telephone Number
Address
What should stand out the most in the header?
JOEY JOBLESS
4321 Home Ct. Town, ST 12345
(555)

7. Summary (Objective)
The summary of qualifications or objective statement should indicate the type of job you want or the position for which you are applying.
Customize this statement for each application!

8. Education
List each school (high school or post-secondary) you have attended in the Education section.
Additional information:
Dates of Attendance
Diplomas or Degrees Earned
Courses Related to the Job

9. Work History
List work experience or volunteer work related to the position you are seeking.
Additional Information:
Past / Current Job(s)
Internships
Description of Responsibilities

10. Honors & Awards
Include any recognition that you have received at work, school, or in extracurricular settings.
Examples include:
Scholarships
Attendance or Academic Awards
Character Awards

11. Memberships & Leadership
List the organizations that you have participated in or of which you are currently a member.
Academic or Athletic Activities
Honor Societies
Religious Organizations
Indicate the dates of membership and specific leadership roles.
Soccer
NHS
Key Club
Choir
SCA

12. What make a good resume? Structured & easy to read
Logical flow of information
Concise, relevant information
Name stands out!
Good use of space (layout)

13. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Spelling & Grammatical Errors
Writing in the First Person
Including Unrelated or (too) Personal Information
Repetitive
Lacking Organization or Focus

14. Parts of a Resume
Worksheet