2. Week Four: Productivity Software, Part Two: Presentation Software Presented By: Mrs. Falteisek

3. RESUME SUGGESTIONS  Resume means summary - represents you  Many different resume styles  Limit resume to one page 4Check for spelling and grammatical errors  Never lie on a resume  Don’t use the word “ I ”- use phrases

4. RESUME ESSENTIALS  Name capitalized (14 font & bold)  Address, Phone #, e-mail (12 font & bold)  Objective - target to job & employer  Work Experience (paid & unpaid)  Skills and Abilities

5. RESUME CRITIQUE CHECKLIST and ACTION VERBS Creative Resume Headings Action Verbs - Use present tense for current jobs- - Use past tense for past jobs create - created instruct - instructed

6. RESUME SUGGESTIONS  Name - 14 pt. Font - Bold & Capitalized  Address & Phone Number  Font - easy to read and professional (12 pt)  Acronyms - Ex: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)  Be consistent in format

7. OBJECTIVE: EDUCATION: EXPERIENCES: 2/01 to Present 2/00 to Present ACTIVITIES: SKILLS/ABILITIES: CHRISTINE COUGAR___________________________________________________________ 18125 92ND AVE. N.E. Bremerton, WA 98311 360 489-6100 A coaching position which will enable me to utilize my coaching experiences and training Current senior at Olympic High School (Bremerton, WA) Graduate June 2002 Academic strengths include: Excellent math ability Fluent in Spanish Strong communication skills Softball Coach. Central Kitsap Little League ( Bremerton, WA) Effectively work with teenage girls, plan practice schedules, and hold meetings with parents. Teacher Assistant. Olympic High School ( Bremerton, WA) Efficiently grade papers, record grades in the grade book, and type assignments. Honor Society (10, 11, 12) Varsity Basketball (10, 11, 12) Yearbook Editor (12) Dependable and dedicated Hardworking and trustworthy Good work ethic and self-motivated Optional, but helps employers Can Combine

8. Copyright 2005,Twyla Falteisek. All Rights Reserved “Writers Inc.” School To Work, A Student Handbook. Patrick Sebranek, Verne Meyer, Dave Kemper, and John Van Rys; D.C. Heath and Company, 1996.