Planning and Writing your Resume Resume What is

Planning and Writing your Resume

Resume • What is a resume? – Summarizes educational background, work experience and other qualifications for work • What is it’s purpose? – It is an easy way for an employer to learn about an applicant Why are they important? – Can draw attention to your qualifications

Resume Misconceptions • The purpose of a resume is to list all you skills • A good resume will get you the job • Your resume will be read carefully • The purpose of a resume is to kindle interest • A good resume will get you in the door • Your resume has 45 seconds to make an impression

Planning Your Resume • Analyze your audience • Investigate important information • Adapt your resume to your audience

Types of Resume Styles • Chronological Style-Work experience section dominates. Style preferred by many employers. More useful for experienced workers. • Functional Style-Skills, accomplishments and education dominate. More useful for less experienced workers. • Combination Style-Mix between the two previous styles.

Common Parts of a Resume • • • Name, address, phone number, email Job objective Education Work Experience Activities and Achievements Personal data

Revising the Resume • • Too Long Too Short Hard to read Wordy Poorly reproduced Dishonest Gimmick Misspelled and grammatical errors

Things to do now to build your Resume • Maintain a good GPA • Build positive relationships with teachers, administrators and employers for future references • Volunteer/Service Projects • Start a portfolio