1. Pieces of a Resume
Business Management

2. Objective
TSW write an informative text that conveys the main facets of a resume; heading, objective, education, employment history, experiences, activities, and references.
Standard:
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. (TN Writing)

3. Let’s take a poll: How long do employers typically look at a resume?
Less than 30 seconds
3 minutes
1 minute

4. Resumes are… Your form of advertisement… Your resume should be:
concise
factual
positive listing of your education, employment history, and accomplishments

5. What should you include in your resume?
Heading
Essential personal information
Objective
A one to two sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking and why
Education
The high school you attend and your expected graduation date
Experience
Activities
References, if applicable

6. Objective What are your career goals?
What are your main qualifications
Strengths, skills, areas of expertise
What position are you seeking?
What type of organization would you like to work for?

7. High School Objectives
To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day work of a business through a part time job, summer internship and/or job shadowing experience.
Reliable and mature high school senior seeking a part-time retail sales position with a youth-oriented clothing environment to gain experience and insight into the fashion industry for a future career in fashion and design.

8. General Objectives
To obtain a position in the ______ field where I can utilize my work experience and education to improve company’s operations.
To obtain a position as a _____ in a _____ company while continuing my education.

9. What Should be Included Overall:
Major Headers (used in most, if not all resumes):
Objective, Education, Employment History, School Activities, Skills and Abilities
Minor Headers (may be used if applicable):
Computer experience, associations, certifications, honors/awards, interests and hobbies, and volunteer experience

10. How do I arrange the information?
Chronological Format—Follows your work history backward from your current job and back
Functional Format—Concentrates on skills and responsibilities instead of work history

11. Chronological Format
Best when job experience is stable and increasingly responsible.
Most advantageous for recent college graduates.
Best if looking for work in the field of your experience.
Preferred by most employers. .
1st Job
2nd Job
3rd Job

12. Functional Format Best for career changers.
Best for someone who has limited work experience but a great deal of volunteer work
Best for someone who has been in the same position for a number of years

13. Resume Format Limit your resume to one page Use one inch margins
Blank lines between sections
At least a 10 point font

14. Common Mistakes Poor spelling/grammar Lying about your experience
Providing too much information
One page.
Improper formats/paper
Professional document.
Don't use bright paper or stationary.

15. Ultimately…
Your FINAL resume should be PERFECT