1. Career Management Objective 6.01: Components of a Resume

2. Objective Objective Education Education Skills Skills Activities Activities Interests Interests Employment Experience Employment Experience

3. Objective An objective describes the type of job the applicant is seeking. An objective describes the type of job the applicant is seeking. Example: Example: To use my skills and ability to seek a position as a Human Resource Manager. To use my skills and ability to seek a position as a Human Resource Manager.

4. Education The education section of a resume describes the education an applicant has. This information should include high school or any college education. The education section of a resume describes the education an applicant has. This information should include high school or any college education. Examples: Examples: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dates Attended: August 2008 to December 2010 Degree Obtained: Masters in Business Administration Dates Attended: August 2008 to December 2010 Degree Obtained: Masters in Business Administration North Carolina State University North Carolina State University Dates Attended: August 2004 to May 2008 Dates Attended: August 2004 to May 2008 South Robeson High School South Robeson High School High School Diploma High School Diploma Dates Attended: August 2000 to June 2004 Dates Attended: August 2000 to June 2004

5. Skills Resume skills involve the measurable manipulation of data, things, or people that one gains as a result of practice or training. Resume skills involve the measurable manipulation of data, things, or people that one gains as a result of practice or training. Examples of Resume Skills: Examples of Resume Skills: Typing skills Debating skills Computer programming skills Problem solving skills Management skills Listening skills Typing skills Debating skills Computer programming skills Problem solving skills Management skills Listening skills

6. Activities Resume abilities, on the other hand, are quite different from resume skills. A resume ability is a natural or acquired power to perform a mental or physical activity. The main difference is that resume abilities suggest a capacity to perform, whereas resume skills result from the actual performance. Resume abilities only become resume skills when observed through actions. Unlike resume skills, resume abilities are often very broad and can be applied to a variety of circumstances. Abilities may or may not be improved over time. Resume abilities, on the other hand, are quite different from resume skills. A resume ability is a natural or acquired power to perform a mental or physical activity. The main difference is that resume abilities suggest a capacity to perform, whereas resume skills result from the actual performance. Resume abilities only become resume skills when observed through actions. Unlike resume skills, resume abilities are often very broad and can be applied to a variety of circumstances. Abilities may or may not be improved over time. Examples of Resume Abilities: Examples of Resume Abilities: Ability to motivate others Ability to motivate others Ability to lead a team Ability to lead a team Ability to interpret information Ability to interpret information Ability to multi-task Ability to multi-task Ability to prioritize and manage time well Ability to prioritize and manage time well Ability to accept responsibility and to make decisions Ability to accept responsibility and to make decisions

7. Interests The interests section of a resume describes interests of the applicant. Interests may or may not be related to the position the applicant is applying for. The interests section of a resume describes interests of the applicant. Interests may or may not be related to the position the applicant is applying for. Examples: Examples: Interests: Reading Business magazines, building computers, etc. Interests: Reading Business magazines, building computers, etc.

8. Employment Experience Employment experience displays the applicant’s previous and present work experience. The employment experience can show if the applicant meets the qualifications expectations. Employment experience displays the applicant’s previous and present work experience. The employment experience can show if the applicant meets the qualifications expectations. Example: Example: Human Resource Manager, Southern Enterprises Human Resource Manager, Southern Enterprises Collect applications Collect applications Schedule applicant interviews Schedule applicant interviews Interview qualified applicants Interview qualified applicants Run criminal background checks Run criminal background checks Check references Check references Make Recommendations for employment Make Recommendations for employment

9. References Resume Skills and Abilities. (2010). Resume Dictionary. Retrieved November 8, 2010, from http://www.resumedictionary.co m/resume-skills-and-abilities/ Resume Skills and Abilities. (2010). Resume Dictionary. Retrieved November 8, 2010, from http://www.resumedictionary.co m/resume-skills-and-abilities/ http://www.resumedictionary.co m/resume-skills-and-abilities/ http://www.resumedictionary.co m/resume-skills-and-abilities/