Resume Overview What is a resume A resume
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Resume Overview
What is a resume? A resume (also spelled résumé) is a short account of a person’s education, work experiences, and qualifications that is usually sent with a job application. While resumes may look different depending on the job that someone applies for, there a few general sections that are included on most resumes. These include a person’s career objective, education, past work experience, skills, and references.
General Details ● Resumes are typically one page ● Use bullet points instead of paragraphs ● Use action verbs to help your resume stand out Sample Action Verbs for Resumes Analyzed Assisted Attended Communicated Collaborated Competed Created Designed Established Founded Improved Managed Motivated Participated Performed Planned Practiced Received Studied Volunteered
What do I include in a resume? There are often different sections included in a resume. They may include: ● ● ● ● Header Objective Education Experience Skills Hobbies Awards Organizations
Header In the header, put your name across the top of the page, as well as your contact information, such as your home address, email address, and phone number. This is how the employer will contact you.
Objective In the objective section, state the purpose for writing the resume. In most cases, this will be about the job you are trying to get.
Education In the education section, list your current and past schooling. Include the name of the school, when you went there, and a few details about what you learned during your time there.
Work or Volunteer Experience In the experience section, list out your past jobs (or leadership opportunities, activities, or volunteer opportunities if you haven’t yet had a job). List when you had this job and describe what you did while there.
In the skills section, list out any Skills, special talents you have that could be Hobbies, helpful at the job you are applying for. This could include languages you speak, Awards, etc. programs you know how to use, groups you are a part of, awards you have won, and any other skills you have.
When Finished. . . ● Proofread your resume to check for mistakes ● Adjust spacing to make it look more professional ● A resume is not just about the information in it, but it is about presenting yourself professionally on paper.
