1. How to Write a Resume Mrs. Frnka English IV

2. Page Setup Set margins to 1” Choose either Arial or Times New Roman Size 12 font is best, but 10 will work especially if you are able to fit everything onto one page. Try to keep everything on 1 page Bold your headings, but do not make them larger than the normal font.

3. Identification Centered at the top of your page First and Last Name – typed in all caps (you may bold) Address with city, state, and zip code Telephone number home or cell Email (if you have one)

4. Objective Set margins to the left Type the word OBJECTIVE in all caps (you may bold) Tab once State the position you are seeking and what your plans are

5. Skills Continue on the left margin Type SKILLS in all caps Tab once Using “key words” list and describe in brief detail your skills It is helpful to use bullets.

6. Qualifications Continue on left margin Type QUALIFICATIONS in all caps Tab once Write a summary (try to limit it to 3 lines) of your skills, education, experience You may or may not need this piece based on your work or volunteer history

7. Education Continue on left margin Type EDUCATION in all caps Tab once Type William B. Travis High School, Richmond, TX, anticipated graduation 6 June 2009 You can include your GPA and academic honors here

8. Experience Continue on left margin If you have work experience list this before your education Type EXPERIENCE in all caps Tab once Beginning with your most recent job Include your position, the name of the company, and your employment dates. Enter Tab twice (you want to indent your job description) Summarize your responsibilities in each job using key words.

9. Extra- Curricular or Community Activities Continue on left margin You will only need this section if you do not have work experience or if your activities relate to the job you are seeking. Type EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in all caps Tab Begin at most recent and include the same information you would for work experience

10. Special Categories Continue on left margin Use especially if applying for a bi-lingual job (languages) Type LANGUAGES in all caps Tab once Type your languages Use bullets if you speak more than one

11. Interests and Hobbies Continue on left margin You may use this especially if it coincides with the job you are seeking Type INTERESTS in all caps Tab once List your interests using bullets

12. References Continue on left margin Type REFERENCES in all caps then type “available upon request”

13. Check Twice Check for grammar errors Spelling problems Make sure your key words match the job description

14. CONGRATULATIONS You have successfully written your own resume. You should feel proud. Now go out there and use it for a job, a scholarship, to apply to a college. YEAH!