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Resume WritingHome & Careers 8
Mrs. Hayes
What is a Resume?
• Summary of your qualifications and experience for a particular job
• Honesty is critical
• Language, appearance, format as important as content
Resume Language
• Only essential information
• Omit I, me, my
• Phrases instead of sentences
Change this Phrase:• This past summer I was a dog sitter
for my neighbors the Kellys. I played with the Black Lab, Sampson, age 3. I took him for walks, fed him, brushed him, and played with him for a couple of hours a day. I was paid $8.00 a day.
How it should appear on your Resume:
• Dog Sitter Summer 2011The Kelly Family12 Main St. Chatham*Fed, bathed, played with and exercised neighbors dog while they were on vacation.
Try Another One:• I babysat my 6 year old little sister
when my parents had to go to a meeting. I played with her outside on the swing set, painted her nails and we ate cookies. I was paid $10 for 2 hours.
How it should appear:• Babysitter
Sept. 2011The Miller Family1 Carson Ln, Ghent*Cared for, played with, and baby sat a six year-old girl when parents were at a meeting.
Language in Your Resume
• Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Start phrases with strong verbs
• Obtained food orders, served food, cleared tables, assisted wait staff.
Language in Your Resume
• Specific numbers/examples to show measurable accomplishments
• Cared for neighbor’s 3 dogs while she was on 3-month vacation. Walked dogs and fed them multiple times daily.
Resume Headings
• Objective
• Abilities/Talents
• Achievements/Awards
• Work Experience
• Education
• References
Visual Style
• One page
• Light-colored, high-quality paper
• Standard font
• Simple design
Sample ResumeMichael Sutton
12-34 Main StreetValatie, NY 46601(574) 123-1234
E-Mail: Noexperience@email.com
EDUCATION
Chatham Middle School 50 Woodbridge Ave Chatham, NY 12037Sept. 2006-Current
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Chatham Middle SchoolStudent Council President*Initiated social functions to help acclimate new students to the high school environment."Let's Read" Program:*Started a successful after-school reading and tutoring program with high school students helping second- and third-graders.
EMPLOYMENT
Cashier/Bagger Price Chopper Super Market, Chatham NY Summer 2004*Received cash, check and credit cards for payment of customer’s merchandise items;*Assisted with bagging grocery items; restocked shelves; returned shopping carts from the parking areas.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Local Medical Center, Hudson, NY*Manned the toll booth in the parking garage; collected funds, gave change and directions.
SKILLS•PC computers•Athletics- Modified Soccer, Basketball•Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
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