1. How to write a Resume

2. Resume
A summary of work experience, education, abilities, interests and other information that may be of interest to an employer
Goal
Demonstrate responsibility
Provide examples of accomplishments
Show ability to solve problems

3. Why is a good resume important?
The average time a manager takes to scan a resume is 20 seconds
Money spent on education and training could be lost without a good resume

4. Resume basics Neat and easy to read Name clearly visible across top
Categories should stand out
Use vocabulary and language of target audience
Be honest, positive and specific

5. Resume basics
Don’t use sentence format, other than as you write your Professional Profile
Proofread carefully
Use numbers to illustrate a point
Responsible for the supervision of 15 people
Ran an event that served 1,000 guests

6. Assignment: Create your own resume
Create an outline for yourself as we go through parts together

7. Parts of a Resume Heading Name Address Phone Number
voice mail or an answering machine with a professional recorded message
Professional-sounding

8. Parts of a Resume Professional Profile
Brief summary of where you are at in your professional life
Only portion of Resume that is in sentence format
Opportunity to expand on skills or traits that make you an exceptional candidate for employment

9. Professional Profile Example
Honor-roll student with extensive tutoring experience. Create worksheets and practice exams to improve students' grades by an average of 10 points in Algebra I, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus. Praised for ability to break down problems and clearly communicate mathematical concepts.

10. Parts of a Resume Education
Your most recent educational experience should be listed first.
Include your degree (A.S., B.S., B.A.) major
Name of Institution- do not put “attended…”
Date of graduation
If you are in the middle of receiving a degree write “projected to graduate…”
Club memberships, AP Courses, Extra-curricular involvement
A G.P.A. higher than 3.0 should be noted; ACT of 24 or higher

11. Example 2012-2015 Bonneville High School 251 Laker Way Ogden, UT 84405
- 3.8 Cumulative G.P.A
- 26 Cumulative ACT Score
2016-Current Weber State University
Completed 12 Hours of Concurrent Enrollment
Currently enrolled in 9 Hours of C.E. Courses

12. Parts of a Resume Work History
Record of the jobs you have held and how long you stayed with an employer
Name of Organization (and address if it fits)
Dates of employment
Identify the position held (formal job title)
Bullet your work responsibilities with action statements
Only list 2-3 responsibilities per job

13. Example The Oaks Casual Eatery (Address if it fits)
Server and On-Shift Manager
Responsible for meal preparation and delivery
Demonstrated leadership ability by being appointed as on-shift manager
Improved ability to interact with large groups of people

14. Parts of a resume Skills/Awards
Identify skills that would strengthen you as a candidate for the job being applied for.
What can you do for an employer?
For each skill, write a one line statement that clearly and concisely describes how you have used and developed the skill in the past
Identify any awards that you have won, and explain what skills allowed you to receive that award.

15. Example Able to fluently converse in Spanish
Demonstrated ability to work well with others while member of BHS football team
Recipient of CTE Certification in Accounting I, which emphasizes mathematical and business knowledge
Developed leadership abilities while serving as Student Council President

16. Action Statements Managerial Position- Company X
Assisted in training 3 new employees during a 2-week period
Received the May employee of the month award
Supervised daily operations of 4 employees
Created monthly work schedules

17. Action Statements Farm-Hand
Managed and maintained the livestock feed for 150 cattle
Operated heavy machinery while harvesting grains, hay and sugar beets
Responsible for planting, maintaining, and harvesting 500 acres of hay

18. Parts of a Resume References –required
List of people who will speak highly of you
References should be available as an attachment
“References Available upon Request” under Reference title
3 references
Information to include
name of the person
their job title
Address
phone number
address
Always ask for reference’s permission

19. The Do Not list Do Not include the following Personal Information
Your weight, height, social security number, birth date, or marital status
A photograph
Salary histories
Reasons for leaving past jobs
Hobbies, activities, and memberships not related to the job being applied for

20. Presentation ONE FULL PAGE Neat and easy to read
Free of staples and folds