1. PREPARING THE RESUME THE FIRST STEP IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

2. What is a resume?  It is a summary of the skills, qualifications, and experience you may have to offer.  In other words, it is a snapshot of you.

3. Functions  A personal marketing tool of you.  Job and/or college search focal point.  Agenda for an interview  Extended calling card

4. Basic Rules for Resumes  Name  Address  Phone number and E- mail (if you have one)  Education  Work History  Experience  Extracurricular Activities Can also include: Objective and Profile Foreign Language Military Service Willingness to travel Professional Affiliations Use white, ivory, or gray paper. Limit sentences to 10-12 words. “Short sentences are powerful sentences.” Don’t clutter.

5. Don’t Do’s  Salary Requirements  Personal Data: religion, race, health status  Names and ages of family  References’ names  Current Employer’s phone number  Photo  Avoid fancy type such as outline, shadow, script, or other difficult-to-read styles.

6. Preparing a Resume  Be organized  No more than 2 pages long  Be neat

7. The Chronological Resume FULL NAME Address phone number e-mail address OBJECTIVE:(tab) What is the purpose of your resume? DS PROFILE:action words describing yourself DS EDUCATION: TAB Williston-Elko High School Expected Date 12233 Main Streetof Graduation: Williston, SC 29853June, 2009 (803) 266-3110 GPA: ____ Did you go to school anywhere else, for example Denmark Tech, USC-Aiken, USC-Salk?

8. More on Chronological Resume EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: List your activities Football, 1998-2001Position Held Awards: FBLA, 1998-2001Position Helds: Awards AWARDS/RECOGNITION WORK EXPERIENCE: Sales ClerkDate PIGGLY WIGGLY Brief Description of your position PROFESSIONAL AFILIATIONS/MILITARY SERVICE INTERESTS/HOBBIES REFERENCES AVALABLE UPON REQUEST (can be centered)

9. Sample Resumes