2.  Must be 100% truthful.  You are selling yourself – why should they hire you above all other applicants.  First impression – often before they ever meeting you or set an interview.  Think about all the skills necessary to the job.  Think like an employer.

3.  Use phrases, not sentences!  Be concise.  Stay simple and tasteful  Make important information stand out  Bullet all lists  Use a consistent style of bullets

4.  Personal Data  Objective  Education  Work Experience  Skills and Abilities  References  Courses taken  Community service  Activities and Awards

5.  Full Name  Address  Telephone Number  E-mail Address  Name should be the most noticeable item on the page Bethany S. Nesler 1107 Houseman Sacramento, CA 95821 (270) 674-6242 Bnesler@graves.k12.ky. us

6.  An objective describes your career goal. The objective should fit the job for which you are applying.  What can you bring to the job?  What are you looking for?  Always begin with an infinitive. To obtain an entry-level position in banking where I can gain experience and knowledge for a potential career in financial services. To obtain an entry-level position in construction where I can apply my experience in framing and gain additional experience.

7.  List the names and locations – city and state- of the high schools and postsecondary schools you attend or have attended.  List the years you were there.  List any special courses you have taken that relate to the job you are seeking.  List the specific skills you obtained in those courses if applicable.  Include your G.P.A. if it is good.  Mention areas or courses in which you earned good grades.  Never list middle-school experience.  If you have graduated from college, do not include your high school information

8. GRAVES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Mayfield, KY Graduation Pending 2009 Courses:Business Management Business Law Ag Sales and Services Introduction to Business

9.  Include all full-time and part-time jobs that you have had for more than three months.  Include volunteer work.  List your work experience from most current back  List responsibilities for each job

10. August 1998/ARROW CAMPER SALES, Mayfield, KY PresentMaintenance Worker * Maintained area around lot and washed campers. * Painted and repaired miscellaneous items. Summer 2000SELF EMPLOYED Lawn Mower * Mowed and trimmed yards. * Landscaped different parts of property. * Performed other modifications to property.

11.  List any experience or qualifications that show you are eligible for the job. Money Management Skills  Managed own personal savings account  Pay monthly car insurance Communication Skills  Maintained a 2-year B average in English  Maintained a 2-year B average in Spanish

12.  List activities you do in addition to attending classes:  Sports  School Newspaper  Band  Clubs  Community Groups  Religious Activities FFA (4 years)  1 st place Regional winner – Dark fired tobacco DECA (4 years)  President (2001-02)  Secretary (2000-01)  Parliamentary Procedure Team (1999-00)

13.  References are people you know who will speak well of you to an employer.  Good references included former employers, religious leaders, coaches, club sponsors, teachers, neighbors, and other adults that know you.  Do not list family members.  Always ask permission to use a person as a reference.  Include references on your resume.

14. Ms. Sally Turner Sports Chalet—Store Manager 445 Emerson Road Mayfield, KY 42066 (270) 247-5555