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3. What is a Resume? A summary of your education and work experience Includes job experience Short – 1 to 2 pages List of references

4. Well Written No Spelling or Grammatical Mistakes Attractive Typed Easy to read Concise Usually one page

5. Relevant Information about career goal Personalized Style and format that reflects needs and accomplishments Appropriate Conform to employer expectations

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8. Resume Appearance Personal Data Name, telephone number, address, email Education Most recent first Work Experience jobs and volunteer work Activities Relevant to occupational goal

9. Types of Resumes Styles Chronological List information most recent to least recent Don’t use if work history is sporadic http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/resumes/6637.html Functional Skills and where you developed your strengths You lack formal work experience http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/resumes/6637.html

10. Types of Resumes continued… Combination Using the best from Chronological and Functional Focus on skills Not effective with no job experience http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/resumes/663 7.html

11. Common Complaints About Resumes Listing objectives or meaningless introductions Writing in either the first or third person Important information is too hard to find or not there at all Too Long

12. Complaints continued…. Personal information not relevant to the job Too duty oriented with accomplishments not highlighted Unprofessional email addresses Gaps in Employment

13. Unemployment in PA- June 2012

14. Be Truthful Target Your Audience Keep it brief Write and Rewrite Be professional Be accurate Follow up

15. Helpful Websites www.careeronestop.org www.acinet.org http://www.net-temps.com/career- advice/#axzz1wqYB4h1E http://www.dli.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/communit y/l_i_home/5278 https://paworkstats.geosolinc.com/

16. Go to www.pacareerzone.orgwww.pacareerzone.org Complete the Assess Yourself and then explore jobs that you would like to apply for. Go to http://www.careerkids.com/resume.htmlhttp://www.careerkids.com/resume.html Start your resume.

17. PA Career Guide www.pacareerzone.org www.acinet.org www.careeronestop.org