1. Creating a Resume

2. WHY DO I NEED A RESUME? Shows you’ve invested time Shows off your talents, skills, education, and experience Most employers require it even for teenagers

3. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ANY WORK EXPERIENCE? Don’t get discouraged! Experience doesn’t only have to come from work. Volunteering Extra- Curricular Activities Responsibilities/ Chores at home Church School

4. OKAY, SO WHAT ARE MY SKILLS? “Job – Specific” Skills. “Job – Specific” Skills. “Good Worker” Skills Hard worker Punctual Leader Gets along great with others Ability to follow directions Honest These are all good examples of “good worker” skills “Good Worker” Skills Hard worker Punctual Leader Gets along great with others Ability to follow directions Honest These are all good examples of “good worker” skills “Transferable” Skills Examples: good communication skills and organizational skills. “Transferable” Skills Examples: good communication skills and organizational skills. Skills can fit into all three categories

5. Putting your Resume Together- Parts of the Resume Contact Information-Right at the top of your resume. Suzanna Banana 123 Success Road Your Town, VA 88345 575-555-5455 suzannabanana@yahoo.com Don’t use a silly email address. Remember to check it! Make sure it’s a working number and you check it!

6. Next: A Summary of Your Accomplishments….DESCRIBE YOURSELF! Summary of Skills and Abilities : Skilled at using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Outgoing, helpful personality Punctual Responsible Leader

7. Next: Education Education Spotswood High School, Penn Laird, Virginia 3.6 GPA Expected Date of Graduation: June, 2015

8. Next: Your Experience Experience Fashion Club Secretary, Spotswood High School November 2012 to present Attend meetings and prepare minutes to be distributed to all members. Coordinate a Facebook fan page to share information to club membership and school community. Sell $1,000 in tickets for annual School Fashion Show. Peer Tutor, Spotswood High School August 2013 to present Tutor math students in Algebra I and II. Penn Laird Youth Crisis Center Volunteer June 2013 to August 2013 Helped young teens who were having trouble at home or with friends. Listened to teens’ problems and calmed them down. Penn Laird Church Youth Group September 2011 to present Help organize meetings. Arrange for guest speakers. Serve as role model for younger members.

9. Finally-HONORS OR AWARDS Honors and Awards A/B Honor Roll Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years

10. WHAT IF… I haven’t really been active in any clubs at school? My grades aren’t that good. Do I have to list my GPA? Try and find some groups, clubs, extra curricular activities or volunteer opportunities…it’s never too late to add to your experience!

11. Other Tips Proofread! Use nice white or cream colored paper. Use 10-12 point font Times New Roman or Arial

12. Suzanna Banana 123 Success Road Your Town, VA 88345 575-555-5455 suzannabanana@yahoo.com Summary of Skills and Abilities: Skilled at using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Outgoing, helpful personality Punctual Responsible Education Spotswood High School, Penn Laird, Virginia 3.6 GPA Expected Date of Graduation: June, 2015 Experience Fashion Club Secretary, Spotswood High School November 2012 to present Attend meetings and prepare minutes to be distributed to all members. Coordinate a Facebook fan page to share information to club membership and school community. Sell $1,000 in tickets for annual School Fashion Show. Peer Tutor, Spotswood High School August 2013 to present Tutor math students in Algebra I and II. Penn Laird Youth Crisis Center Volunteer June 2013 to August 2013 Helped young teens who were having trouble at home or with friends. Listened to teens’ problems and calmed them down. Penn Laird Church Youth Group September 2011 to present Help organize meetings. Arrange for guest speakers. Serve as role model for younger members Honors and Awards A/B Honor Roll Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years