1. How to Create a Resume

2. What a resume is used for:
getting a job
college applications
scholarship applications
to give to those you would like to write letter of recommendations for you

3. Before Getting Started
Ask yourself the following questions

4. Resume
It is a summary of your past job and school experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and personal characteristics
Even if you don’t have an extensive work history, you have the potential to become a valued employee.
A positive attitude, a desire to work hard and do your best, and the ability to communicate effectively with others -will help you become a valued employee.

5. Suppose You Had To Go To Work Now!
What skills do you have?
What skills will you have when you leave high school?
What classes are offered in high school which will really help you in your future goals and/or work?

6. Are You Going to College?
What happens if you need part-time work to support yourself or to supplement your parents help?
What classes are offered in high school which may help you in your future goals and/or work?

7. Suggestions for an Effective Resume
There is no universal resume format. There are only guidelines you should follow.
The reader will be looking for reasons to eliminate as many resumes as possible.
Resumes with gaps of unaccountable time often reach the circular file.
Always send a cover letter on matching paper.

8. Writing
Writing
Select strong action verbs, concrete nouns and positive modifiers for emphasis.
Use concise phrases and clauses rather than complete sentences.
What can you include on your resume to make yourself stand out.
Remember your resume is only a door opener. YOU WANT A PERSONAL INTERVIEW.

9. Requirement for a Resume
Submit your resume on a paper the reader will remember…paper that looks and feels valuable.

10. Your Reader will ask Three Questions
What do you want?
That’s the Objective
Keep it specific, simple
If your objective is too vague, they’ll scrap it
Change your objective based on the job you are applying for

11. Objective Examples
To graduate from high school and continue my education at the University of Alabama majoring in Law.
Seek position as …….. Using my …… training, experience, my communication skills, and my organizational proficiency.
Seek position as assistant drama coach for summer theatre company.
Desire position as ………………, using my back-ground in ……………….

12. Are you qualified for the job?
Experience section or you can make a section called Qualifications.
Ask yourself: why they should hire me?
Convince your audience that the rest of the resume is worth reading.
Describe your job responsibilities that will help sell you and show your value.
Show your worth

13. What kind of person are you?
You may include the following sections depending on how it fits you.
Achievements
Awards
Honors
Related strengths
Interests/hobbies

14. References Need three Use the same paper as resume
Must know where they work and what they do, address, and phone number
Change references based on each different job, company’s need, and job qualifications

15. Good References School administrators Teachers
Present or former employers
Employees of the company you know
Friends of influence

16. Selling Yourself with Words
Choose words that describe your personality, values, and character traits.
These words tell a potential employer about your attitude, energy level, sense of purpose, people skills, and work ethics.

17. Self-Descriptive Words
Active
Compassionate
Disciplined
Generous
Kind
Adaptable
Constructive
Efficient
Go-getter
Leader
Aggressive
Courteous
Energetic
Good listener
Loyal
Ambitious
Creative
Enthusiastic
Hard worker
Organizer
Attentive
Dependable
Fair
Honest
Positive
Caring
Determined
Flexible
Honorable
Reliable

18. Action Words that can describe your work responsibilities
Accept
Create
Guide
Organize
Require
Acquire
Decide
Handle
Plan
Review
Assist
Demonstrate
Identify
Prepare
Schedule
Consider
Develop
Maintain
Promote
Supply
Contribute
Encourage
Make
Purchase
Strengthen
Coordinate
Furnish
Meet
Receive
Teach

19. Resume Reminders Use few abbreviations or no abbreviations are better
Don’t just say “won an award”-tell which award, and what you won it for.
Proofread carefully. Make sure that your grammar, spelling, and punctuation are completely accurate. Ask someone else to proofread your resume.
Quality appearance.
Quality paper in white, gray, ivory
Make extra resume copies.
Update your resume periodically.

20. Let’s look at the different parts of a resume
Break It Down
Let’s look at the different parts of a resume

21. Objective
One sentence that states why you're sending the resume to them and it's a worthwhile place to plug some positive characteristics

22. School/Classes
Challenging or relevant workplace oriented classes you have taken in school.
List your GPA, if it's good.

23. Work Experience Work experience if you have any
Most recent job, what you did and for whom, list of duties
Refer to list of action words

24. Volunteer/Community Service
This is EXTREMELY important especially if you have little or no work experience
List title or roll, what you did and for whom, list of duties.

25. Other categories Talents or skills you have that would be relevant.
Honors and awards (academic, athletic, community)
Extra-curricular activities - clubs, associations, activities outside of school, hobbies and interests.

26. References
Sometimes listed as “references on request” at bottom of resume
Don’t make them have to go an extra mile
Go ahead and prepare a sheet of three references that goes on a separate page
Same paper as resume

27. Cover Letter A cover letter goes with the resume
Addresses the person or persons responsible for hiring
First paragraph
How you found out about the job
Second paragraph
Tell things about yourself that were not included in the resume
Third paragraph
Ask for an interview and provide contact information
Examples