a well written and up-to-date résumé is a very important tool in your job search
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How to write a résumé?!
A well written and up-to-date résumé is a very important tool in your job search
What is a résumé?!
Employers usually spend less than a minute scanning resumes
A paper copy of your achievements
Create a master resume
What to include in your résumé?!
A description of....
Your Education
Work History
Volunteer Activities
Personal Strengths &
Achievements
Sporting Achievements
◦Marital status, ◦Number of children, ◦Condition of health, ◦Religious beliefs/ Political beliefs
(unless your religious or political affiliation is relevant to the position)
Negative reasons for leaving previous jobs (such as: ‘I was asked to leave’.)
What not to include in your résumé
BE HONEST (they will eventually find out) Keep it up to date
Proof read your résumé before sending it.◦ Check your spelling◦ Check your grammar
Keep it short and to the point. ◦ No more than 2 pages is recommended for school
students and school leavers.
Things to remember......
It’s best to hand in your resume personally....with a smile
Is this a good resume!
Coaching in the Community SisterSpeak Peel High School Volunteering Program Peer Support Leader Leadership Camp Student Representative Council (SRC) Volunteering Sunnyfield Sports High School ProjectABLE conference
Examples @ Peel
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Now, lets create your resume!!!
RESUME; HELEN PINKERTON
Date of Birth: 27.12.2000Mobile: 0416 345 234Email:[email protected]
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PERSONALQUALITIES
I am an honest, hardworking and motivated year 11 student. I am interested in the education industry and I have a passion for working with students.
I work well both independently and in a team.
RESUME; HELEN PINKERTON
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL YEARS ATTENDED
PRIMARY SCHOOL YEARS ATTENDED
QUALIFICATIONS
2014 Merit Certificates
2014 Sporting Achievements
RESUME; HELEN PINKERTON
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
IGA Bulahdelah 2000-2004
Cash handling, customer service, working in a team etc…..
SPORTING AND COMMUNITY (VOLUNTEER WORK)
2014 Certificates for sporting
2014 Certificates for Volunteer (Clean Up Australia etc)
REFEREES
Teachers/ Your boss/Your past boss(NOT A FAMILY MEMBER)
RESUME; HELEN PINKERTON
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
IGA Bulahdelah 2000-2004
Cash handling, customer service, working in a team etc…..
SPORTING AND COMMUNITY (VOLUNTEER WORK)
2014 Certificates for sporting
2014 Certificates for Volunteer (Clean Up Australia etc)
REFEREES
Teachers/ Your boss/Your past boss(NOT A FAMILY MEMBER)