a well written and up-to-date résumé is a very important tool in your job search

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

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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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RESUME; HELEN PINKERTON

Date of Birth: 27.12.2000Mobile: 0416 345 234Email:helen.pinkerton2@det.nsw.edu.au

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RESUME: HELEN PINKERTON

Date of Birth: 27.12.2000Mobile: 0416 345 234Email:helen.pinkerton2@det.nsw.edu.au

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)