1. WHAT IS A RESUME? Created by: L. Hagberg

2. YOUR RESUME IS YOUR MARKETING TOOL  Resumes may be prepared in various formats such as: Chronological Functional or Skills Combination Target Accomplishment  It is important to show your STRENGTHS.

3. Creating A RESUME Resume should be: Computer generated. Do not use the pronoun “I” Printed on 8 1/2” X 11” paper (1 page) Include COMPLETE and CORRECT INFORMATION. Be NEAT and Look PROFESSIONAL.

4. PERSONAL INFORMATION  NAME  Full Name (first middle and last)  ADDRESS  A permanent address where you can be reached  TELEPHONE NUMBER (Cell phone, also)  Include Area Code  E-MAIL (if available)  FAX NUMBER (if available)

5. CAREER OBJECTIVES  Briefly state your GOALS and the type of job you would like to be considered for.  This may need to be changed for different types of jobs.

6. EDUCATION  Present EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES in reverse chronological order.  List the last school attended first and then go backwards.  Include NAME and location of SCHOOLS.  List CURRICULUM studied (College or University).  Include DATES of attendance (2007-2011).  List DIPLOMA or DEGREE earned.  List the Relevant COURSES.  Include the Grade Point Average (only if it is above 3.5).

7. WORK EXPERIENCE  Include all PAID work.  Include VOLUNTEER work that may relate to your objective or shows responsibility.  Use reverse chronological order  Include DATES of employment, the NAMES and LOCATIONS of the companies or organizations and job titles.

8. AWARDS, HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS  List any type of HONORS or ACHIEVEMENTS in School - Community – Church:  School Newspapers, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Eagle Scout, City/County Youth Council, Volunteer Hospital work, etc.

9. WORK SKILLS  Computer programs  MicroSoft Office, PowerPoint Presentations, Photo Shop, etc.  Equipment  Cash Register, Copying Machines, etc.  Personal work ethics  Dependability, Punctuality, Honesty, Creativity, Organization etc.

10. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INTERESTS & HOBBIES  Activities outside of school classes:  Sports, music, clubs, service projects, scouting, community service, etc.  Personal activities: (most often not included in resumes of today unless significant relationship for job)  Running, Gardening, Reading, Computers, Carpentry, Skiing/Snow Boarding, Boating, Water Skiing/Wake Boarding, Photography, Sewing, Crafts, Scrapbooking, etc.

11. REFERENCES  “References available upon request.”  References are usually included on the JOB APPLICATION.  Ask people who know your strengths to be references:  Former Employer, Teacher, Religious Leader, Close Friend/Neighbor (Adult)  Contact those people you will list and ASK if you can use their names as references. (provide informatin about jobapplied for and copy of resume)  Include: NAME, POSITION (Business Title), PHONE/CELL NUMBER, E-Mail

12. 2011 Resume Trends  Add Linkedin (professional network) address.  Bullet points – NO paragraphs. *use this format for our class resume assignment  Often attached to applications done on-line.  Sometimes information is entered into “resume builder” when applying  Asked to FAX resume (not a good idea to do from current employers site)  Add creative touch if applying for “creative arts type jobs” Ex. graphic design, advertising

13. Questions????