1. Dr. Helen Gross, Career Education Workshop Series 1 WRITE A RESUME … WHY? A resume sells your abilities, even when you have no experience.

2. Dr. Helen Gross, Career Education Workshop Series 2 Write a Winning Resume: KISS – Keep it short & simple. Personal Data Objective Work Experience Education Other Experience Achievements

3. Dr. Helen Gross, Career Education Workshop Series 3 The nuts & bolts of a resume: Heading Job Objective Education Skills & Abilities Work Experience Relevant Personal Information

4. Dr. Helen Gross, Career Education Workshop Series 4 RESUME WRITING TIPS: Design each resume to fit a particular job. Be specific. – Use numbers, dates, names. (Ex. – Maintain a “B” average, missed only one day of school, etc.) List your work experience with dates and employer contacts. List volunteer/community work. Include information about achievements and special abilities. Make your resume “readable”. Proofread. Proofread. Proofread. Have someone else read your resume before typing the final copy.