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Resume 101

ME. Joe Maynard Martin County CEA 4-H Youth Development. Resume 101. A resume is a selling tool that outlines your experience, education and skills. Advertisement: Product is you! Purpose: Get an Interview! Enticing: Reader wants to pick it up an read it!. What is a Resume?.

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Resume 101

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  1. ME Joe Maynard Martin County CEA 4-H Youth Development Resume 101

  2. A resume is a selling tool that outlines your experience, education and skills. • Advertisement: Product is you! • Purpose: Get an Interview! • Enticing: Reader wants to pick it up an read it! What is a Resume?

  3. Focus on your future. • This is not a tell all story. • Write about your achievements. • Be honest, yet creative. • Stay focused on the purpose. • Use descriptive words. Tips

  4. Name • Upper Middle or Upper Right • Address • Street Address • Phone Number • Cell and Home • Email Address • Demonstrates that you are computer savy. • Web Address • Myspace • Facebook Heading

  5. An objective is an introduction that tells the employer how you will be of value to their organization. • Tell what position you are applying for. • Short and powerful. • Is it needed? • A summary tells why you are the right candidate for the job. • Highlights accomplishments, talents, and qualities. • Taylor the summary to the employers needs. • Is it needed? Objective and summary

  6. A chronological resume lists jobs titles, places of employment, and education in chronological order. Name Objective Experience Education Skills/Career Highlights/Special Recognition/Community Service Chronological Resume

  7. A functional resume is organized according to skills and accomplishments. Name Objective Qualifications/Skills Accomplishments Experience Education Special Recognition/Community Service Functional Resume

  8. Susan Ireland Resumes • Job Star Resume Guide • Rockport Institute references

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