Transcript Junior Resume Seminar 2015

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College Application Seminar – August 17, 18 & 20
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JUNIOR RESUME
SEMINAR
Preparing for College
and Career
National Association for College Admissions
Counseling
2013 Admissions Trends Survey
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Rank in order of importance what you think colleges
listed as their criteria for rendering admissions decisions:
1 – 10
____Class Rank
____Teacher Recommendations
____Extracurricular Activities / Community Service/Work
____Grades in College Prep Courses / Strength of Curriculum
____Interview
____Counselor Recommendation
____Essay or Writing Sample
____Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT)
____Grades in all High School Subjects
National Association for College Admissions
Counseling
2013 Admissions Trends Survey
Results
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Grades in College Prep Courses / Strength of Curriculum
Admission Test Scores (SAT, ACT)
Grades in all High School Subjects
Essay or Writing Sample
Demonstrated Interest
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendation
Class Rank (Most schools are not reporting class rank)
Extracurricular Activities / Community Service / Work
Interview
Why do I need a Resume?
► Helps
counselors and teachers to write
recommendation letters
► Keep track of your education and work
experience
► Recognize your skills, interests and
accomplishments
► Will assist you when filling in numerous
secondary school reports
► Will be used when applying for scholarships
and employment
Resume Checklist
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1 page
Clean type
Adequate white space
1 inch margins
Reads easily-no spelling, grammar,
punctuation errors
Use action words
Accentuate positive
Stress accomplishments
Highlight relevant course work
State special skills (languages, computer,
mechanical, artistic)
Heading / Objective Statement
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Name
Address
Phone Numbers (include cell phones)
E-mail Address (appropriate)
Do NOT include Social Security Number or
Birthdates
Objective Statement- Some people include a
statement about the type of college and/or
employment that they are seeking at the top of
their resume
Education
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Honors
Awards
GPA
Special Courses
Internships
Special Talents (Computer skills, Foreign
Languages spoken, Musical/Artistic skills)
 Summer Enrichment Programs
Activities and Awards
Athletics
School Teams / Club Teams
Service Groups / Clubs (Scouts, FBLA, Service Club)
Religious Groups
Volunteer Activities
Extracurricular Interests
Give a brief description of your role or
leadership positions held and describe
accomplishments
Work Experience
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Start with your most recent work
experience
Dates of Employment
Name of the Employer
Position Held
Responsibilities of the Job
Caring for family
Include any special talent or skill
that you developed on the job (i.e.
web design, automotive repair)
Community Service/Volunteer
Work
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Describe any volunteer activities or
community service projects that you’ve
been involved in (i.e. Soup Kitchen, Charity
Fundraisers, Volunteer Fire Fighter/EMT, Craft Fairs,
Recreational Sports Programs)
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Responsibilities
(Assistant Coach/Official,
Chairperson, Team Leader)
Interests and Hobbies
Include any additional activities or
hobbies that you are involved inside
and outside of your school setting
(Band Member, Dance Troupe Member,
Equestrian, Website Design)
Anything else that makes you unique
and interesting
Personal/Family History
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This category is optional and is NOT used for
employment purposes
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If unique circumstances exist that you wish to
share with recommendation writers and/or
admissions officers, you can include these under
Personal/Family History
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Examples: First Generation College Student,
Cross-cultural Background, Responsible for care
of siblings, Lived in several states/countries
In Summary
As you create your resume, you will be
amazed at what you have accomplished.
 Discovering what you do for a career is a
major challenge. Your first resume can
open doors for your college choice, career,
job, and training opportunities.
 The resume is your first and best tool for
introducing yourself and presenting your
skills, education and experience.
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Resume Due May 22nd to your English teacher
Sample #1 Junior Resume
Samuel S. Sample
65 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(H) 973-543-2501 (C) 973-543-1234
www.wmmhs.org
EDUCATION: Cumulative GPA of 3.4, honor roll recognition, (4) AP/IB courses, (5) honor classes and (5) advanced
classes. Special interest in math and environmental studies.
ACTIVITIES/AWARDS: National Honor Society, Student Council Secretary, First seat Wind Ensemble, Peer Mediation, All-Area Band, Spanish
Club, FBLA, Service Club. Received Varsity Letter in Basketball, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) Ambassador, Student of the
Month, Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award, CPR and First Aid Certified.
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2004-Present
2001 – 2004
Lifeguard, Chester Community Pool
Maintain the pool facility, check the chlorine in the pool, enforce pool rules to ensure safety of all
swimmers, provide assistance as needed
Green Lawn Care Company
Responsible for lawn maintenance throughout the seasons
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Participated in the Youth Leadership and Service Council, United Way of Morris County Soup
Kitchen Project, volunteer Chester First Aid Squad and Fire Department.
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES: Enjoys public speaking. Plays (5) musical instruments. Rides horses.
PERSONAL/FAMILY HISTORY: Live with mother and father and two brothers in Chester, New Jersey. Mother is the president of Community
National Bank, father is a Playwright. Born in Morristown, New Jersey and have lived in Chester for the past 15 years.
Sample #2 Junior Resume
Sally Sample
65 East Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07930, (H) 973-543-2501 (C) 973-543-2222
E-mail: www.wmmhs.org
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Objective:
To receive a college degree that will qualify me for an elementary school teaching position.
Skills Summary:
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Patient and understanding with children
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Honest and Hardworking
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Communicate well orally and in writing
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Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Education:
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West Morris Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ Expect to graduate in June of XXXX
Activities: Three years in Future Educators of America, Class of XXXX Fundraising (car wash), Marching Band (XXXX –
XXXX), Service Club (XXXX-XXXX) , Cello in School Band XXXX-XXXX, Girl Scouts XXXX-XXXX
Honors: National Honor Society, Student of the Month
Courses: AP/IB Math, English, History, Spanish I and II
Athletics: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Employment:
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Cashier/Cook – Jerry’s Subs and Pizza, Mendham, NJ (18 hours/week). Sept. XXXX-June XXXX. Provided food under a tigh
schedule, took food orders, and ran cash register. Maintained sanitation standards.
Babysitter – Williams Family, Mendham, NJ (15 hour/week), Summer XXXX. Supervised two children, ages 1 and 3. Planne
activities and prepared lunch, dinner and snacks. Ensured safety.
Community Service:
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Morris County Food Bank, Morristown, NJ (70 hours) XXXX-XXXX, Peer Tutoring/Peer Leadership,
Sample #3 Junior Resume
Sean Sample
65 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
973-543-2501 www.wmmhs.org
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OBJECTIVE: Acceptance by a university which offers a compelling curriculum and an enriching environment
EDUCATION: West Morris Mendham High School – Graduation date June, XXXX
IB Diploma Candidate
SAT Score: 2250 out of 2400
National Honor Society Member
GPA: 3.6
Classes taken in Business, Economics, Art, Music, Psychology, and Computer Sciences
ACTIVITIES: Computer Club Founding Member (XXXX-XXXX)
Trumpet in School Band (XXXX-XXXX)
FBLA (XXXX-XXXX)
Service Club (XXXX-XXXX)
ATHLETICS: Varsity Football Team (XXX-XXXX)
Winter Track Team (XXXX-XXXX)
WORK EXPERIENCE: Busser at Redwoods Bar and Grille, Chester, NJ (XXXX-XXXX)
Sales Associate at Staples, Chester, NJ (XXXX-XXXX)
VOLUNTEER WORK: Participate in the Relay for Life (June XXXX)
Volunteer Black River Middle School Science Fair (XXXX, XXXX)
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Interactive Game Design
Completed designs for four different blockbuster-quality games (XXXX-XXXX)
Action Words
Back
Administered
Advised
Analyzed
Arranged
Assembled
Assumed Responsibility
Billed
Carried out
Channeled
Collected
Communicated
Complied
Completed
Conducted
Contacted
Contracted
Coordinated
Counseled
Created
Cut
Designed
Determined
Developed
Directed
Dispatched
Oversaw
Distributed
Documented
Edited
Established
Expanded
Functioned as
Gathered
Handled
Hired
Implemented
Improved
Inspected
Interviewed
Introduced
Invented
Involved
Maintained
Managed
Met with
Motivated
Negotiated
Operated
Orchestrated
Ordered
Organized
Wrote
Planned
Prepared
Presented
Produced
Programmed
Published
Purchased
Recommended
Recorded
Reduced
Referred
Represented
Researched
Reviewed
Saved
Screened
Served as
Served on
Sold
Suggested
Supervised
Taught
Tested
Trained
Typed
Performed
Developing a Resume is a
Mandatory Requirement
for Graduation
Failure to submit this
assignment will result in
a failure in English