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How to Write a Resume

How to Write a Resume. Components of a Resume. Resumes. Typically a one page description of a job seekers work history and qualifications for employment Qualification: background, knowledge or skill that makes you eligible for a job

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How to Write a Resume

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  1. How to Write a Resume Components of a Resume

  2. Resumes • Typically a one page description of a job seekers work history and qualifications for employment • Qualification: background, knowledge or skill that makes you eligible for a job • A way to show potential employers how your qualifications match a job’s responsibilities • Helps you get an interview and a job!

  3. Resume format • Chronological • Organizes your experience around the jobs you have held • Functional • Organizes your experience based around skills rather than jobs • May be better for students • Page 96-97 of your Working textbook!

  4. Chronological Resume

  5. Functional Resume

  6. Basics of Resumes • Length: One page is recommended • You can have two pages of important information • Be as concise as you can, but don’t leave out the essentials • Margins • Between 1” and ½” for all margins • Type Size • 10-12 point font • Font • Use a simple font: Arial, Tahoma, Times New Roman, Verdana

  7. Basics of Resumes • Style • Use the Tab Key to move and align text • Write out all words completely (Street, Ohio, September) • Use bold lettering, capital lettering or italics to make information stand out and easier to read. • Paper • Plain white paper, resume paper • Sequence • Most important items first (Education, Experience, etc…) • Spell check • NO SPELLING OR GRAMMAR ERRORS!

  8. Identifying Information Name Address City, State Zip Telephone Number Email Address ***Be sure to make your name a little larger so it stands out to the employer

  9. Objective • Guiding statement that helps employers direct resume to the appropriate person. • Short, succinct description of the type of position your are currently seeking • In order to write a good objective: • Tell employer the field of work • Specify by job function (teacher, accountant) or work area (finance, marketing) • Give employer any other guidelines that will help them get an idea of your area of interest

  10. Objective Examples • An entry-level position in sales • An internship in which I can develop my accounting skills • To develop my skills in the field of psychology through an internship • A position in the field of criminal justice • To attain a position in the restaurant industry ***You can omit the objective if you are unsure of your goals or distributing your resume at a career fair

  11. Education • Placed immediately after the objective • Includes: • Name of School • Location • Degree attained (or expected degree), with date • Area of focus if applicable • GPA (can include weighted and unweighted)

  12. Education Example EDUCATION Grove City High School, Grove City, Ohio High School Diploma, Expected Graduation May 2014 GPA: 3.52/4.00

  13. GPA…. • Include your GPA if it is 3.0 or higher (or if its very close to a 3.0) • Could just include GPA during the last two years • If you don’t include your GPA employers may wonder how terrible it is…

  14. Experience • Include employment, internships, academic experiences • Can use the following titles: • Experience • Career Related Experience • Relevant Experience • Additional Experience • Reverse chronological order • MOST recent first • Can include volunteer experience here or later in the resume

  15. Typical Experience Format Sales Associate, January 2012 - July 2013 TARGET, Grove City, Ohio • Job Duty • Job Duty • Job Duty • Can specify period of time: • Summer 2012 • Academic Year 2013-2014

  16. Job Duties • Should include what you did at your job, what you learned and accomplished. • DO NOT include characteristics (reliable, trustworthy, etc.) • Verb Tense: • Current Positions: present tense verbs (teach, develop, maintain) • Pas Positions: past tense verbs (taught, developed, maintained) • Examples: • Taught a class of 35 students • Developed lesson plans • Implemented classroom management plan

  17. Additional and Optional Sections • Special Skills or Accomplishments • Examples: Research, Computer, Languages • Selected Course Work • Include specific courses if they apply to the job • Or to show college prep

  18. Additional and Optional Sections • Honors and Activities • Can be separate or together • Activities should fit one or more criteria: • Shows leadership • Shows communication skills • Relates to the job or field

  19. Honor and Activities Examples Student Government, 2012-2014 Business Professionals of America, President, 2013-2014 President, Business Professionals of America (2013)

  20. References • ALWAYS comes last! • Don’t have to include this section on resume • References are listed on a separate page • Need 2-3 • Should be work related if possible • Include addresses and phone numbers • Make sure you let your references know and ask them for the best contact info.

  21. References Example • Resume example: REFERENCES Available upon request • Reference page example: REFERENCES Laura Wichman Laura Wichman Business Teacher Grove City High School 4665 Hoover Road. Grove City, Ohio 614-801-3300 Laura.Wichman@swcs.us

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