1. Resume’ Objectives Explain the purpose of a résumé –potential employer’s first chance to get to know you –impressed w/résumé-interview- get a job offer Describe 2 of the 5 types of résumés –Chronological / Functional /Hybrid /Targeted /Electronic Outline how to prepare a personal résumé –use active verbs –portray yourself w/great things you’ve done & what value you bring to organization

2. Purpose of a Résumé Résumé - summary of work experience & qualifications Allows prospective employer to learn a lot about you quickly – background? – skills? – experience ? – How are you different from others? Get a job interview Employers may forward résumés –volunteer work in the community/organization which you want to work Apply job w/tight deadline—if you’ve got your résumé ready, you’re a step ahead of the game

3. Chapter 7, Lesson 2 Begin with your most recent job and schooling and work backward Chronological is the most common résumé and easiest to write Use it when you have followed a clear progression of jobs and education without big gaps lists your jobs, education, & relevant accomplishments in reverse chronological order chronological résumé

4. Headings will depend on your particular experience and skills Heading examples: Administration, Sales, Computer Use a functional résumé if there are gaps in your chronological record Arranges your information under skill headings, w/o focusing on dates functional résumé

5. Hybrid Chapter 7, Lesson 2 As in functional, list skills you can offer an employer As in chronological list work experience in reverse order List number of years at a particular job rather than dates Combination of chronological & functional formats

6. Targeted Use same form as chronological, functional, or hybrid Presents qualifications in terms of the position you are applying for Especially effective when you are interested in a job that needs a separate résumé title of the actual job or career you are seeking

7. Chapter 7, Lesson 2

8. Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé 1.Use active verbs 2.Give facts, figures, results, and numbers 3.Give your résumé a personality 4.Be honest 5.Keep it positive 6.Keep it concise Resume is an advertisement for you –include who you are, what you’ve done, and what you can do

10. Chapter 7, Lesson 2

13. Gather Your Information Gather your background information List everything you think could interest an employer –full-time or part-time jobs –education, including relevant courses you have taken and your grade point average (GPA) if it is above 3.0 –volunteer work –hobbies and free-time activities –awards and honors –Other interests: places you’ve traveled or languages spoken Organize based on the job applying for Résumé is not your life history Employers discard: too long or irrelevant information

14. Education Example Formal education, on-the-job or relevant training Institutions attended, along w/city & state List relevant courses Include GPA if above 3.0 College, include major & other relevant course Example: Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia 2012 – present GPA: 3.4 Class Rank: 784/902 SAT: 590 Reading, 620 Math Advanced Placement Classes: Calculus 1, Chemisty Honors Classes: English Literature Dual Enrollment: Leadership 505 Adam State College National Honor Societ 2012, 2013

15. Employment History List all jobs –full-time, part-time, student, co-op jobs, internships Dates of employment (months/years) Organization name, city and state Briefly describe duties performed & responsibilities held Accomplishments in measurable terms Little work experience: –Place education before work-experience

16. overview of skills, experience, & knowledge First should be most relevant to job applying for Examples: Coordinated, tracked, and briefed responsibilities for over 100 events over a ten month period in which 105 cadets earned over 2500 community service hours. Planned, coordinated, and directed first overnight competition whereby 30 cadets were able to compete in twelve events earning seven trophies. Responsible for the daily operations, direction, targeting and planning of nine Army recruiters who cover a 806 square mile area of operation Results-oriented, detailed professional with comprehensive accounting experience. Background includes consistent promotions to positions of increased responsibility. Skilled in P&L, audits, taxation, internal controls, and streamlining procedures, effecting a monthly savings of $2,500 at XYZ Company. Recently passed the CPA exam; currently seeking a controller position. Summary of Qualifications

17. Related Professional Experience volunteer work that pertains to the job Example, Scouting, JROTC, Fire Dpt, Big Brother, Big Sisters, Arlington Literacy Program, Run for Life References and Letters of Recommendation former employers, teachers, counselors, or others who know you well Testifying their skill level and/or good character Optional to include w/résumé or bring copies to interview What to Omit Do not include –age, marital status, children, religion, race, state of health –Social Security number -only if you are hired

18. Chapter 7, Lesson 2 Revising and Proofreading Several drafts Employers receive many résumés in response to a single job ad –throw out any that are messy, confusing, grammar errors ormisspellings Have other people read your résumé for content as well as accuracy

19. Review Explain the purpose of a résumé –potential employer’s first chance to get to know you –impressed w/résumé-interview- get a job offer Describe 2 of the 5 types of résumés –Chronological / Functional /Hybrid /Targeted /Electronic Outline how to prepare a personal résumé –use active verbs –portray yourself w/great things you’ve done & what value you bring to organization