1. Welcome Back Class of 2016

2. Resume Writing Marketing Yourself to Colleges and Employers

3. So why do I need a resume? To get an interview To present yourself professionally To give additional background To fulfill requirements To clarify personal goals & strengths

4. What It Is Advertisement for You Connection to Committees/Businesses Presentation of Abilities (not Labels) Target to the Specific Audience Update of Your Accomplishments

5. What It Isn’t Biography Summary of an Application Just a Grade for English class Completely Finished

6. First Impressions What are you wanting? What are they wanting? What qualities would make a candidate stand out for that scholarship/job? How can you demonstrate that you are the perfect candidate?

7. First Impressions Objective: name your intention be specific and professional don’t be wordy or personal OBJECTIVE: the health care departmental scholarship at NCTC focusing on volunteer work OBJECTIVE: a scholarship to provide me with money to pursue my goals OBJECTIVE: a sales position with Target including direct customer relations and generating new accounts OBJECTIVE: any job so I can get experience, make money and maybe buy a new car to get out of the house

8. First Impressions Profile: why you? Concise statement of your important qualities, achievments, abilities be strong and convincing don’t be vague or lie Include a short phrase describing yourself, followed by two or three additional statements of your skills, experiences, accomplishments, personal characteristics or interests

9. First Impressions Sample Profile: Highly motivated, creative, versatile high school senior with four years’ involvement in vocational activities. Especially skilled in welding and metal construction. Excellent public relations skills. Seeking a challenging position in auto body repair Academically top 25% high school senior with four years in college preparatory classes. Committed to community service with three years experience in student government, hospital volunteering and church-affiliated activities. Energetic self- starter with excellent organizational and creative skills

10. Evidence Experience: listing of jobs, internships, volunteer roles in reverse chronological order include job titles, name of company, dates of employment, brief description of duties Education: listing in reverse chronological order include name of institution, training and coursework, date or expected date of completion, academic awards

11. Evidence Leadership: listing of activities in reverse chronological order Include office held, name of organization, dates, brief description of your role in the activity Achievements: listing in reverse chronological order Include award, organization, date, brief explanation if needed

12. Guidelines for Better Presentation Simple clean structure Easy to read font style Consistent format in italics, bold, underlining, punctuation, spacing No errors in spelling, grammar, capitalization, information Avoid repetition Follow Weird Al’s advice

13. Evaluate Yourself What qualifications will this employer/committee be looking for? What are your strongest areas? Skills? Knowledge? Experience? Accomplishments What personal qualities would make you a good candidate? How can you document your skills?

14. Sample Stephanie Jones 768 Crescent Drive Lane, TX 78808 222-555-1212 sajones@gmail.com Job Objective: to become an assistant camp counselor Profile: dedicated, motivated high school senior with experience in working with children in sports and outdoor activities Related Experience Summer 2010 Camp counselor, Mountain Sunshine Camp Supervised nine- and ten-year olds Organized and coached outdoor sports: Taught swim lessons Summers 2008 - 2009Experienced camper Mountain Sunshine Camp Attended camp for 4 weeks each summer 2007-2008Babysitter Cared for young boys two hours each night EducationLane High School, graduation June 2013 Grade average: B Course work includes health, physical education, athletics (swimming, basketball, volleyball, soccer), child development, art Achievements Co-captain, Varsity Swim Team Member, soccer team Earned Life-saving certificate ReferencesAvailable on request

15. Sample Stephanie Jones 768 Crescent Drive Lane, TX 78808 222-555-1212 sajones@gmail.com Objective: to obtain a WNJ nursing scholarship Profile: motivated high school senior with an excellent health /science background and experience in working with children EducationLane High School, graduation June 2013 GPA: 3.3, class rank: 15 out of 70 Course work includes health, anatomy & physiology, biology, chemistry, psychology, child development Related Experience Summer 2010 Camp counselor, Mountain Sunshine Camp Supervised nine- and ten-year olds Organized and coached outdoor sports: Taught swim lessons Summers 2008 - 2009Experienced camper Mountain Sunshine Camp Attended camp for 4 weeks each summer 2007-2008Babysitter Cared for young boys two hours each night Achievements Co-captain, Varsity Swim Team biology course award Earned Life-saving certificate ReferencesAvailable on request

16. Sample Stephanie Jones 768 Crescent Drive Lane, TX 78808 222-555-1212 sajones@gmail.com Objective: to obtain a scholarship Profile: motivated high school senior with an excellent health /science background and experience in working with children EducationLane High School, graduation June 2013 GPA: 3.3, class rank: 15 out of 70 list all high school courses - list all training and certifications Related Experience Summer 2010 Camp counselor, Mountain Sunshine Camp Supervised nine- and ten-year olds Organized and coached outdoor sports: Taught swim lessons Summers 2008 - 2009Experienced camper Mountain Sunshine Camp Attended camp for 4 weeks each summer 2007-2008Babysitter Cared for young boys two hours each night Achievements Co-captain, Varsity Swim Team biology course award Earned Life-saving certificate ReferencesAvailable on request