Transcript Resume Writing Review  Each person share one item you learned from the resume video!

Resume Writing
Review
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Each person share one item you learned
from the resume video!
Review
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What are the five different formats of
resumes?
• Chronological
• Functional
• Combination
• Newsletter
Purpose of the Resume
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TO GET AN INTERVIEW!!!!!
Preparing an Effective Resume
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Outline skills and abilities, work
experience and extra curricular activities
• We started doing this in our Work History
worksheet
Resume Parts
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Contact Info
Job Objective
Education
Work or Volunteer
Experience
Skills and Activities
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Honors & Awards
References
Contact Info
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Contact information (name, address, phone #,
e-mail address)
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Avoid using nicknames
Use permanent address
Use email address (make sure professional)
Website can be an option
Job Objective
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Job Objective
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Tells the type of work you are looking for
Be specific
Customize to each job applying for
Example: To obtain a part-time job as a hostess
where I can utilize my communication skills
Education
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List the name and dates you attended
high school
• List the Southwest name and City, State
• Dates: August 2005 to Present
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List GPA if higher than 3.0
When you graduate, you will always list
the most recent information first
Work or Volunteer Experience
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List most recent first and work backward
Be sure to include:
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Title of position
Name of organization
Location of work (City, State)
Dates of employment
Describe your work responsibilities with emphasis on
specific skills and achievements
• Use ACTION words
• Be concise (do NOT write in paragraph format)
Action Words
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http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Intervi
ews/resume_guide/action.htm
Qualities/Skills Employers Seek
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Communication skills
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(verbal and written)
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Honesty/integrity
Teamwork skills
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(works well with others)
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Interpersonal skills
(relates well to others)
Qualities from job.web.com
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Motivation/initiative
Strong work ethic
Analytical skills
Flexibility/adaptability
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Skills & Activities
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Skills
Activities
Honors
Awards
Club memberships
Sports
Certificates
Honor Roll
Leadership roles
References
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Statement at bottom of Resume:
Personal references are available upon
request
Reference Page
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Copy Contact Information from Resume
onto this page
List 3 to 5 references on a separate
sheet and format like the resume
• Same font, etc.
• Supply name and contact information
• Must be 21 and no relatives