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Creating a Resume

Creating a Resume. A resume will give the employer a reason to want to interview you. Resume Contents. Writing Your Resume. Contact Information Objective Statement Employment History Education Other Information Summary Statement Tip – Resume Verbs. Contact Information.

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Creating a Resume

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  1. Creating a Resume A resume will give the employer a reason to want to interview you

  2. Resume Contents Writing Your Resume • Contact Information • Objective Statement • Employment History • Education • Other Information • Summary Statement • Tip – Resume Verbs

  3. Contact Information • Contact information should be placed on top of your resume and it should be scannable. • Name and address • Email address. Avoid using unprofessional email address such as: banana_buns or hottie4u • Phone numbers. Remember to check your outgoing voice-mail message for loud background music, slang, or improper workplace language.

  4. Sample Contact Information Elizabeth Smith 612-123-4567 esmith@yahoo.com

  5. Sample Contact Information Elizabeth Smith 1443 Minnesota Lane City, MN 55313 651-123-4567 (home)  651-987-6543 (cell) esmith@email.com

  6. Objective Statement • An objective statement clearly states the purpose of your resume. • Make sure you tailor your objective to the type of job you're applying for.

  7. Sample Objective Statement • "To obtain a challenging position as an administrative assistant in the financial services industry.” • “To obtain part-time employment in the fast food industry.” • “To obtain full-time employment in the retail industry.” • To secure a position in the Horticulture business or related field Writing Your Objective

  8. Employment History • You can present your work experience in a variety of ways. The most traditional and straightforward method is the chronological format. • Start by listing your current or most recent job, and work backwards in time. • Include your job title, your employer's name, the city and state in which it is located, and the starting and ending dates of your employment (month and year). • Follow these entries with a summary of your responsibilities and accomplishments in this position.

  9. Employment History Sample Work Experience November 2009 – Present Cub Foods Position: Bakery Buffalo, MN Duties: packaging cookies, bread, buns, customer service September 2006 – Present McDonald’s Position: Crew Member Buffalo, MN Duties: fries, lobby, drive thru, front counter Your Experience

  10. Education • List your educational accomplishments, starting with your most recent or highest degree. • Include the name and location of the institution attended, your degree, and field of study/major.

  11. Sample Education Information Education September 2008 – June 2010 PRIDE Transitions Buffalo, MN September 2004 – June 2008 Buffalo High School Buffalo, MN

  12. Other Information • Include relevant information that relates to the job you are applying for. • This may include memberships to organizations, volunteer work, military experiences, awards, and hobbies. • Avoid mentioning religious, political and controversial affiliations you have, unless they directly relate to the job you want.

  13. Sample Other Information • Work Skills Day • Certifications (CPR, cleaning equipment, etc) • Special Skills (languages, cash register, cleaning equipment, personal skills, etc) • Wright Technical Center Courses • Work Experience Program/Job Tryouts

  14. Summary Statement • The summary statement is meant to grab the employer's attention by highlighting your qualifications. • Even if an employer doesn't have the chance to read your entire resume, this summary will give them a snapshot of your work experiences, achievements, and skills. • To be effective, the summary should be very brief (4-5 lines of text). It should also be written especially for the position you are applying for. Summary Statement Tips

  15. Sample Summary Statement ”I take pride in the work I do, follow directions well, and am willing to learn new skills. I’m dependable, honest, and very hard working. I am always on time and am flexible to meet an employer’s needs.."

  16. Resume Verbs • The words you use in a resume are important. Use action words to stress performance, motivation and a passion for excellence. Accomplished Achieved Awarded Built Coached Collaborate Communicated Completed Created Demonstrated Developed Earned Encouraged Evaluated Focused Functioned Gained Gathered Guided Honored Identified Improved Interacted Juggled Learned Led Maintained Managed Met Monitored Motivated Negotiated

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