Creating a Resume

1. Creating a Resume Business Technology Applications Stanley

2. One page summary of your… • Skills • Education • Experience • Is your advertisement for yourself! • The key that will open the door What is a Resume?

3. Less than 30 seconds • Employerstypically receive hundreds of resumes for a single position • This increases the importance of the smallest detail How long do employers typically look at a resume?

4. Heading • Essential personal information • Formal name at the top – should stand out above all else • Include your address, phone number, and email address What should be included in a resume?

5. Objective • Employers often say this is the most important part of a resume • One sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking • If you are applying for different jobs, change your objective to match each type What should be included in a resume?

6. Education • As students, this should be the next section of information • Specify the dates of attendance or graduation (or expected graduation) • Include education-related honors in this section What should be included in a resume?

7. Experience • “Work Experience” or “Employment Experience” • Include previous employers, their locations, your dates or employment, and your job title • Include at least two one-line descriptions of what your job duties and responsibilities were • Use action verbs to start each descriptions • Do not use “I” in descriptions What should be included in a resume?

8. Activities • Employers like to see people who have been involved in school or community activities • List special activities you participated in (prom committee) and organizations you joined (drama club, baseball team, etc) • Include years in which you participated What should be included in a resume?

9. Summary of Skills • Use this section to include special skills or talents that are not included elsewhere on the resume, but would be relevant to the employer • Some possibilities are: • Type 60 word per minute • Fluent in French What should be included in a resume?

10. References • Have 2 to 3 people who have observed your work habits (employers, teachers, coaches, etc) • And 2 to 3 people who can speak about your character • Make sure you have asked their permission to include them as references • Only ask people who will speak well of you What should be included in a resume?

11. Your resume should be divided into distinct sections • Major Headers: Objective, Education, Employment History/Work Experience, School Activities • Minor Headers: (to be used if appropriate) Computer Experience, Associations, Certifications, Community Activities, Honors/Awards, Interests and Hobbies, Projects, Relevant Courses, Volunteer Experience How do you set up a resume?

12. Do use a standard font such as TNR for text to ensure readability • Do use bold or caps to make all section headings stand out • Do use action verbs • Do list all computer skills and office equipment skills you possess • Do have someone proofread your resume • Do use quality paper • Do limit the length of your resume • Do be honest Do’s

13. Don’t use the word I, me, my or we • Don’t overuse highlighting techniques such as bold, italics or too many font sizes • Don’t use long complicated sentences • Don’t switch verb tenses • Don’t include job references as part of the resume itself • Don’t give personal statistics or profile (appearance, health, marital status) • Don’t include photographs • Don’t submit a handwritten resume • Don’t use liquid paper. Start over. • Don’t leave gaps of employments, unless they can be explained in interview. Don’ts