1. YOUR PROFESSIONAL RESUME Be a Boss….not an employee

2. Purpose of Resume  You on paper  Separate you from competition  Contact information  Educational and work history  Highlight awards/recognitions  Include activities, community service, volunteer, accomplishments

3. Resume: Do’s  Type  Keep in a professional folder  Use professional paper and font  Use a professional template (don't try to wing it)  Check for spelling and grammar  Brag! Include all of your notable accomplishments  Separate sections by double space (but not every line)  Use action verbs

4. Resume: Don’ts  Handwrite anything  Print from your e-mail account  Use full sentences and periods  Use information from Elementary school or childhood  Include crazy images and colors  Make longer than 1 page (if possible)  Double space every line  Repeat information  Repeat key words  LIE or GUESS!

5. Parts of a Resume  http://careers.sdsmt.edu/resources/resumes/basic/ http://careers.sdsmt.edu/resources/resumes/basic/  Resume Samples:  http://jobsearch.about.com/library/samples/blhsre sume2.htm http://jobsearch.about.com/library/samples/blhsre sume2.htm  http://www.aie.org/finding-a-career/sample- resumes-and-templates/resume-sample-high-school- student-academic.cfm http://www.aie.org/finding-a-career/sample- resumes-and-templates/resume-sample-high-school- student-academic.cfm

6. Microsoft Word: Tricks  Pre-designed templates  New Document  Thesaurus  Shift F7

7. Assignment  Complete the first 3 sections of your professional resume  Contact information  Objective  Educational History