Why write a resume Job application small job

Why write a resume? - Job application (small job or career) - College application - Scholarship application -Start one now and add to it as you move through your education - Separate yourself from all others (time to brag about yourself)

Objective - The first part of the resume (after name and contact info) - This describes the purpose of the resume - Goal, mission, what you hope to accomplish - Be straight to the point - Supposed to be an incomplete sentence Ex. : To obtain an entry level position in the architecture field where I can contribute to the success of the company and gain experience for my future as an architect. - Write 3 objectives (job, college, scholarship) - DECA: just write 1 for the job you are applying for

Education - Where did you go? High School Name – School City, State Dates of attendance - What have you learned? - Can include classes; especially AP, honors, PSEO etc. - Will add as you go; only high school right now - Can include GPA - Rule of thumb; only if higher than 3. 2 Education North Dakota State University ND B. A. Business Administration and Entrepreneurship 2010 Fargo,

Work Experience - Where have you worked? - Have you done babysitting? - Volunteering? - Mowed lawns? - Use action words (verbs) Ex. Organized, managed, calculated Company Name/Employer Name Address of company Dates of Employment (month/year) Job Title, description, responsibilities Work Experience LSS Data Systems Minnetonka, MN June 2008 – August 2008 Applications Specialist-Implementation - Implemented electronic medical record software at various medical clinics

Awards - What honors have you received since 9 th grade? - Attendance, sports, boy scout/girl scout, award specific to a class? Name of award, where it was received and the date (month/year) Perfect Attendance Award, Tartan High School 2011 June

Activities - What do you do to keep yourself busy? - What are you involved in outside of class? - Clubs, sports, hobbies, organizations, volunteering

Skills - What personal skills do you have? - Other languages, computer skills, musical skills, mechanical skills etc.

Tips and guidelines - K. I. S. S. (Keep it simple stupid) - 1 page maximum resume - Begin descriptions (work and volunteer experience) with action words (verbs) - NO ERRORS - Separate yourself from all others (it’s time to brag about yourself!)