Resume 101

Resume

Why do I need a resume? A resume is your calling card, your advertisement,

your brochure, your flyer It’s a one page handout that shows what a great catch

you are.What can I do with a resume?

Mail it. Email it. *Post it online. Ask friends to give it to their managers. Hand it out at job fairs. Give it to employee agencies.

The idea is to get it into the hands of as many hiring managers as your can. If a hiring manager like what she/he sees in your resume, you could get invited to a job interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’m not a good writer? That’s okay! Writing your resume will be easy with

online templates, handouts etc. You will be getting a handout from me that you will

treat as your bible!Do hiring managers actually read all of the

resumes they receive? Speaking from personal experience, No. They only

read the ones that pass a quick glance

Resume

Your contact information Tell employers where they can reach you At the top of the page, type your full name with area

code, and email address.Your goal

In one short sentence tell what kind of work you want “Seeking full-time postion as a ______.” “Seeking a full-time, entry level position as a _____.”

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Education Start with your most recent school or program

On the first line, give the name of your diploma, degree, or certification (BS in Business) On the same line give your date of graduation.

If you haven’t graduated yet, give your major plus your beginning and ending date of enrollment.

On the next line give the school’s name and address Repeat for additional schools

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Work Experience Start with your most recent employer On the first line give your job title plus your beginning

and ending dates of employment On the next line give the employer's name and

address On the next 5 lines, list the job requirements with

examples from your past (Use action verbs) Repeat for additional employers

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No Work Experience Instead of a Work Experience section, create a section

titled “Accomplishments” One the fist line in the section, list one of the job

requirements Under the job requirement, offer two or three

substitute examples from school, sports, volunteering, or other life projects to show that you have achieved in that area.

Repeat if needd

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Your skills list Create a section called “Skills” Simply list the names of any important tools, devices,

programs, procedures, skills, licenses, and systems that you can operate and perform.

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Additional Information Create a section called “Additional Information” This is a great place to mention any special talents,

awards, languages, or personality traits that might interest the hiring manager.