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Resumes

Resumes. Personal Finance Chapter 3, Section 2. The Resume. Definition : a summary of work experience, education, abilities, interests, and other information that may be of interest to an employer

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Resumes

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  1. Resumes Personal Finance Chapter 3, Section 2

  2. The Resume • Definition: a summary of work experience, education, abilities, interests, and other information that may be of interest to an employer • Synonyms for resume include: personal data sheet, biographical summary, professional profile or vita

  3. What is a Resume’s Purpose? • Tells the employer neatly and concisely who you are, what you can do, and your special interests • Always have an up-to-date resume ready for potential employers

  4. Guidelines for a Resume • Keep your resume to one page early in your career • If you don’t have enough information to fill a page, center what you have vertically

  5. Guidelines(continued) • Include all information pertinent to the job for which you are applying • Use key words from a job posting or ad to show that your skills match that particular job; do not prepare a “generic” resume to fit all possible openings

  6. Guidelines (continued) • Choose fonts, bold, italics, boxes, spacing and other tools carefully • Arrange your information in a way that is attractive yet professional-looking and easy-to-read • Place the most important items in the upper third of the page

  7. Guidelines(continued) • Proofread thoroughly; your resume must have noerrors • Spell check catches only misspelled words, not errors such as “then” instead of “than”

  8. Guidelines(final slide) • Use a high-resolution printer and good quality paper • Avoid bright colors, odd sizes, and paper with stains or discolorations

  9. Parts of the Resume • Personal Information • Usually appears first on the resume and includes your name, address, telephone number with area code (may also include cell phone)and e-mail address • Do NOT include age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, or number of dependents

  10. Parts of the Resume (cont’d) • Career Objective • Optional statement which may be eliminated/omitted as you gain experience/education • If used, it should be a short, assertive statement indicating your career goal

  11. Parts of the Resume (cont’d) • Education • List all institutions you have attended starting with the most recent • May include information you think will create a favorable impression, illustrate that you have leadership abilities or are a well-rounded individual

  12. Parts of the Resume (cont’d) • Experience • You may write this section in paragraph or outline form • List both paid and unpaid jobs • Include information such as name and address of employer, job title, work duties, employment dates and specific achievements while with a particular employer

  13. Parts of the Resume (cont’d) • Additional Qualifications • List additional skills you may bring to a potential employer such as special equipment you know how to operate, software you can use, or languages you know • You can also list awards you have received

  14. Parts of the Resume (final) • References – def. – people who have known you for at least one year and can provide information about your skills, character, and achievements

  15. References • References should be over 18-years-old and not related to you • Teachers, advisors, current and former employers, and adults in business make the best references • Always ask permission before listing people on your resume • References may be omitted from a resume and provided separately to an employer

  16. Scannable Resume • A scannable resume is a resume that has been designed for easy reading by a scanner and contains key words from the applicant’s career field • Used by some employers to determine which resumes will be considered further and which will not

  17. Scannable Resume Format • Simple, standard font, such as Times Roman or Arial • Type size of 11 or 12 point for the body of the resume • Headings no larger than 14 point bold or caps

  18. Reference Letters • Def. – A reference letter is a statement attesting to your character, abilities, and experience written by someone who can be relied upon to give a sincere report

  19. Reference Letters(cont’d) • Allow people enough time to write a reference letter • Provide the individual with a copy of your current resume or short summary of your background and accomplishments • Make photocopies to give to employers; keep the original(s) in your own file for other job applications

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