Presented By: Mrs. Falteisek Week Four: Productivity Software, Part Two: Presentation Software

RESUME SUGGESTIONS

 Resume means summary - represents you  Many different resume styles  Limit resume to one page  Check for spelling and grammatical errors  Never lie on a resume  Don’t use the word “ I ”- use phrases

RESUME ESSENTIALS

 Name capitalized ( 14 font & bold)  Address, Phone #, e-mail (12 font & bold)  Objective - target to job & employer  Work Experience (paid & unpaid)  Skills and Abilities

RESUME CRITIQUE CHECKLIST and ACTION VERBS

• Creative Resume Headings •Action Verbs - Use present tense for current jobs - Use past tense for past jobs create - created instruct - instructed

RESUME SUGGESTIONS

 Name 14 pt. Font - Bold & Capitalized  Address & Phone Number  Font - easy to read and professional (12 pt)  Acronyms - Ex: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)  Be consistent in format

CHRISTINE COUGAR___________________________________________________________ 18125 92ND AVE. N.E. Bremerton, WA 98311

Optional, but helps employers

360 489-6100 OBJECTIVE: A coaching position which will enable me to utilize my coaching experiences and training EDUCATION: Current senior at Olympic High School ( Bremerton, WA) Graduate June 2002

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Academic strengths include: Excellent math ability Fluent in Spanish Strong communication skills EXPERIENCES:

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2/01 to Present Softball Coach. Central Kitsap Little League ( Bremerton, WA) Effectively work with teenage girls, plan practice schedules, and hold meetings with parents.

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2/00 to Present Teacher Assistant. Olympic High School ( Bremerton, WA) Efficiently grade papers, record grades in the grade book, and type assignments.

ACTIVITIES:

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Honor Society (10, 11, 12)

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Varsity Basketball (10, 11, 12)

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Yearbook Editor (12) SKILLS/ABILITIES:

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Dependable and dedicated

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Hardworking and trustworthy

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Good work ethic and self-motivated

• Copyright 2005,Twyla Falteisek. All Rights Reserved • “Writers Inc.” School To Work, A Student Handbook. Patrick Sebranek, Verne Meyer, Dave Kemper, and John Van Rys; D.C. Heath and Company, 1996.