1. Resume Writing Planning 10

2. What is a Resume? A resume is a summary of your employment history, education, and accomplishments

3. What is a Resume for? A resume is a marketing tool to market YOU! A resume presents aspects of your life that are relevant to the employer.

4. Who Needs a Resume? You do! ▫You need a resume to get an interview. The employer does! ▫The employer needs your resume to reduce the number of applicants they will consider.

5. What does an Employer want to know? Three Things: 1.Can you do the job? 2.What type of worker are you? 3.Will you fit into the team?

6. Employers typically spend FIVE SECONDS looking at a resume before deciding to continue reading or not. Therefore, it is very important to immediately make a good impression.

7. Resume Types 3 Main Types of Resumes 1.Functional 2.Chronological 3.Combination

8. Functional Resume A functional resume highlights your skills and experiences rather than work experience

9. Functional Resume It is best to use this type of resume if: You have little or no actual work experience in the area in which you’re looking for work You haven’t worked before You want to emphasize your talents and skills you haven't used in a particular job You’ve had a variety of jobs in the past which aren’t connected You’ve done mostly temporary work in the past

10. Functional Resume It is best to avoid this type of resume if: You have a steady pattern of jobs and education Your past employers are important in your relation to your job objective

11. How is a Functional Resume Structured? Starts off with job objective Lists skills and/or achievements that support objective Groups education, work, and volunteer experiences in reverse chronological order (most recent first) Provides information about interests Provides references

12. Chronological Resume A chronological resume highlights your work history starting with your most recent job.

13. Chronological Resume It is best to use this kind of resume if: You can show steady progress in your education and employment The name of your last employer is important for the job you are seeking You want to find a job in the same area as your previous one

14. Chronological Resume It is best to avoid this type of resume if: You want to emphasize skills you haven’t used in other jobs You’re looking for a job you haven’t done before You’ve frequently changed jobs

15. How is a Chronological Resume Structured? Starts off with job objective or a personal profile Groups education, work, and volunteer experiences in reverse chronological order May include a section on awards and accomplishments Provides information on interests Provides references

16. Combination Resume A combination resume has a balanced combination of functional and chronological resume approaches

17. Combination Resume It is best to use this type of resume if: Your education is an important part of your skills and your practical skills are limited Your background shows a wide range of unrelated skills Your work history varies – you’ve held a lot of different jobs Your work history shows more time in other work areas than the job you’re seeking

18. How is a Combination Resume Structured? Group your experiences or key “selling points” together by functional areas, such as Carpentry Experience or Cooking Experience List those experiences in reverse chronological order within each section

19. Writing a Resume Let’s look at the different parts of a resume…

20. Your Name Do not use nicknames Highlight your name so it stands out – larger and bolder font

21. Telephone/Fax Numbers Include area code (604) 555-5555 Include the one phone number where it is easiest to contact you

22. E-Mail Address Include your e-mail address ▫If you don’t have one, get one! Do not use an address that is inappropriate ▫Example: hotchick@gmail.com

23. Address Use your complete address Don’t use abbreviations – except for the two letter abbreviations for provinces (B.C.) Put the postal code on a line by itself 2145 Jones Avenue North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2W7

24. Objective An objective gives focus, direction, and support of the body of the resume It is an attention grabber Sample Objective: To gain part-time employment as a barista in a coffee shop.

25. Experience List your most recent work experience first and work backwards Include dates, job title, employer, job responsibilities Use action verbs to explain what you have done Include volunteer experience

26. Education List your most recent education first Include the name of the school and dates (years) of attendance Include additional training courses and certificates Carson Graham Secondary School 2013 – Present (Projected Graduation 2018)

27. Skills Highlight your skills that directly relate to the position you are applying for These may include specific computer applications, fluency in a foreign language, or special abilities you possess that are not a part of your formal education Highlight attributes such as honesty, enthusiasm, and maturity – qualities that make you indispensable in the workplace

28. Awards and Activities List academic honours or certificates you have received Emphasize extra-curricular activities and special achievements in sports, clubs, or other activities ▫This offers employers evidence of leadership, dedication, and initiative

29. References Think carefully about who can act as your references. Provide the person’s name, title, company, address, and phone/fax number Use 2-3 references Prior permission to use any individual’s name as a reference is a MUST, and as a courtesy, inform your references that they may be contacted

30. Who can you ask to be a reference? Someone from school ▫Teacher, counsellor, coach, administrator Someone you’ve worked for ▫Summer, part-time, or full-time employer Someone you’ve helped ▫Volunteer experience Someone you’ve worked for on a casual basis ▫Babysitting, shoveling snow, pet sitting You may not use a relative

31. What if I don’t want to include references? Follow these suggestions: In the reference section, type “References Attached” and prepare them on a separate sheet that matches your resume OR Type “References Available Upon Request” and do not submit them with your resume

32. CAUTION Resumes that say “References Available Upon Request” risk delay or rejection. Employers in a hurry will likely favour people whose references are included with the resume. The employer may recognize one of your references and immediately be impressed – giving you an advantage over others.

33. Action Words Use action-packed power words at the beginning of sentences in your resume to highlight your qualities and show strength to impress the employer

34. Do’s and Don’ts of Resume Writing

35. DON’T Don’t include your: Age/birthdate Marital status Race Sexual preference Religion Social Insurance Number Picture of yourself

36. DO Use only one font size (12 pt.) and one font style (Times New Roman, Arial) ▫A plain and simple font is better in case the company scans your resume Be consistent with formatting (bold, italics, underlining, fonts) Use good quality white or off-white paper Use action-words

37. DO Use a heading including your name and page number (if more than one page) ▫If your resume is more than one page, print single sided Staple the pages together PROOFREAD! And then proofread again. ▫Have a few people proofread for you.

38. Cover Letter & Resume Assignment Your next project includes: Finding a job to apply for using Student/Youth Job Bank (link on my website) Creating a resume (functional, chronological, OR combination) Writing a formal cover letter applying for your chosen job