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Resume Writing 101. Resume Writing Tips Goals. Why do I need a resume? Parts of a Resume Content vs. Design Resume Do’s and Don’ts Activity!. Resumes & Interviews. What quality is MOST IMPORTANT to employers in an interview? Job Qualifications Appearance Attitude Communication Skills.
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Resume Writing TipsGoals • Why do I need a resume? • Parts of a Resume • Content vs. Design • Resume Do’s and Don’ts • Activity!
Resumes & Interviews • What quality is MOST IMPORTANT to employers in an interview? • Job Qualifications • Appearance • Attitude • Communication Skills
Why Do I Need a Resume? • Serves as the first glimpse of you • Prepares you for an interview • Organizes you • It’s a living document and should be updated frequently
Parts of a Resume • Contact Information • Summary (vs. Objective) • Education • Experience • Skills • Certifications • References
Parts of a Resume • Contact Information • Name • Address • Phone Number • Email Address • Summary/Profile Statement • Illustrates you & your skills • Connects to other parts of your resume • Get Personal!
Parts of a Resume-Contact Information John M. Smith 1234 Pine Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 348-8972 jmsmith@gmail.com John M. Smithjmsmith@gmail.com 1234 Pine Street Indianapolis, IN (317) 348-8972
Parts of a Resume • Education • High School – Graduation Date • G.P.A. • Relevant Course Work • Position/Awards • Experience • Paid or non-Paid
Parts of a Resume Education Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers, IN Core 40 Diploma Expected May 2013 3.0 GPA (optional) Yearbook Committee Member J. Everett Light Career Center, Indianapolis, IN Certificate of Technical Achievement in Culinary Arts-Expected May 2013 4.0 GPA (optional) First Place-State FCCLA Competition, March, 2011
Parts of a Resume Experience McDonalds Crew Member, Carmel, IN 2010-2011 • Worked as part of a team to provide excellent customer service • Developed strong interpersonal and time management skills • Trained new staff individually and in groups • Responsible for financial transactions and managing cash register Humane Society of Hamilton County, Noblesville IN 2011-Current • Current volunteer responsiblefor daily feeding and walking of dogs • Assiststaff in the on-going care of new kittens and cats. Child Care 2010-Current • Provide child care to several families after school, on weekends and during school vacations
Parts of a Resume • Skills -Work Related Skills -Technology Related Skills • Certifications -C.N.A. -Career Safe -ServSafe -A+ • References -Not Mom!
Parts of a Resume Technology Skills • Skilled in MS Word and electronic research systems • Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher • Working knowledge of Adobe platforms and MS Access • Familiar with a variety social media platforms Work-Related Skills • Knowledgeableof patient care and safety • Familiarwith privacy and HIPPA Regulations • Proficientwith electronic medical records Certifications • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) • CPR Certified • American Welding Society Certification • HAZMAT Certification References Mr. David Smith, Manager, McDonalds 4240 Keystone Ave. Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 298-4312 dsmith@gmail.com
John M. Taylor 1234 Pine Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 348-897 jmtaylor@gmail.com Summary I am a talented go-getter, ready to take on the world with my knowledge and experience gained while earning my Firefighting I and II certification. I enjoy working with others and am a team player who likes to wake up every morning eager to help my community in any way that I can. Education Hamilton Southeastern High School, Fishers, IN Core 40 Diploma Expected May 2012 3.0 GPA Yearbook Committee Member J. Everett Light Career Center, Indianapolis, IN Certificate of Technical Achievement in Firefighting-Expected May 2012 4.0 GPA First Place-State HOSA Competition, March, 2011 Experience McDonalds Crew Member, Carmel, IN 2010-Current • Worked as part of a team to provide excellent customer service • Developed strong interpersonal and time management skills • Trained new staff individually and in groups • Responsible for financial transactions and managing cash register till Technology & Work-RelatedSkills • Skilled in MS Word and electronic research systems • Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher • Trained in proper utilization of ladders, hoses, fire extinguishers and forcible entry techniques • Strong understanding of PPE, HAZMAT regulations and SCBA Certifications • Firefighter I & II • Hazmat Certification References Mr. David Smith, Manager, McDonalds (317) 298-4312 dsmith@gmail.com
Parts of a Resume DO’s! • Formatting should look neat and clean. • Be honest! • Use action verbs – trained, prepared, organized • Highlight Transferrable Skills DON’Ts! • Spelling Errors • Incorrect Information • Long Resumes • Over-use of the word “I”
