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Resumes for Education

Resumes for Education. Tips and Suggestions. How are Resumes Different?. How long should it be? What should be listed first? What order should you follow? What format should you use?. For Education…. Should be about 2 pages Include reference contact information

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Resumes for Education

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  1. Resumes for Education Tips and Suggestions

  2. How are Resumes Different? • How long should it be? • What should be listed first? • What order should you follow? • What format should you use?

  3. For Education…. • Should be about 2 pages • Include reference contact information • List your objective, followed by your education and certifications earned

  4. Do Not Include “Work Experience”, Instead…. • Title it “Professional Experience” • Include everything related to teaching, both content and young people related • List positions and activities starting with the most recent experiences first • Show increased responsibility • Use short, active sentences that describe what you did or learned • Provide dates

  5. Headings to Include in the Resume • Your heading with name and contact info • Objective • Education • Professional Experience– Begin with student teaching! • Honors and Activities • Skills • References

  6. General Suggestions • Use natural toned stationary that copies well • Use readable fonts that match the cover letter • Triple check grammar and spelling! • Use a format that is easy to glance for information, that copies clean • Do NOT include personal information like height, weight, health status, marital status, or religious beliefs

  7. Let’s Critique Some Examples

  8. Cover Letter Tips If you send a resume, send a cover letter!

  9. COVER LETTER: Parts to Include • Letterhead– Should match your resume exactly • Date • Address Block—Complete name, position, address • Salutation– Dear Dr. Seuss: • Opening Paragraph– How did you hear about the position?; What position are you applying for?

  10. COVER LETTERParts continued • Body Paragraph– What about you? Why are you the right person for the job? (Don’t repeat info in your resume) • Closing Paragraph– Ask for the interview, tell them how you can be reached. • Closure—Sincerely, • 4 spaces (place for signature) • Type your name

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