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Learn the key elements of a résumé, including contact information, objective, education, experience, and skills. Discover how to format and tailor your résumé for different job applications. Find out how to make your résumé informative, engaging, and error-free.
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What is a Résumé? • A brief document that summarizes your education and training, employment history, skills, and experiences that are relevant to the job for which you are applying.
Purpose of a Résumé The interviewer will ask questions using the information from your résumé. Make sure your details are accurate and truthful. TO GET AN INTERVIEW
Research shows … Toss it! Keep it for further review or… • Twenty seconds is the average amount of time an employer is going to review your résumé • In that time, they will determine whether to
Qualities of a Résumé … • Edited for proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation • Displays a formal tone and format • Information is easy to read and understand
Characteristics of ahigh-quality Résumé • Focuses on skills. • Uses action words to describe your skills and work experience. • One to two pages long.
RésuméFormat • Contact Information • Objective • Education • Experience • Skills • Awards, Honors, and Activities
Contact Information Are your voice message and email professional? • Name • Address • Phone Number • E-mail Address Remember …
Example Kelsey Ludlow 34 Hollow Street Staunton, Virginia 24401 540-678-9008 kludlow@gmail.com
Stating Your Objective • Specific for each job for which you apply • State type of position you are seeking • Skills you can offer them in this position
Education • School Name • Location • Type of Degree (ex. Bachelor of Arts) • Graduation (month/year) • Major/Minor • Certificates • GPA, if above a 3.0
Examples… • To obtain a programming positions using my computer design skills. • To obtain a job as a sales clerk and advance to a position as a Manager using my leadership skills.
Examples James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science May 2013 Business Administration GPA 3.34
Experience Section (most recent position listed first) • Job Title • Company Name • City/State of Employment • Date Employed (month/year) • Job Description – Quantify, give skills used and gained, and successes that occurred
Skills Section • List skills that relate to the position • List special training or abilities • Can be skills from school, volunteer work, church participation, or other training • Example: • Completed Computer Applications. • Training in the use of Adobe Photoshop • Enjoy working with children.
References • Not required to be listed on the Résumé. • Prepare a list of three references in case employer asks • May list “References Available upon Request.”
Your Completed Resume... • Will be informative and interesting to read. • Lists job description with a power verb in the definition. • Will be formatted to be reviewed quickly. • Is perfect in spelling, punctuation and grammar.