Ag Employability Skills

Resumes

Organization, Styles, & Methods

How is a resume organized?

• No set method

• Usually some type of an outline format

• Try to avoid paragraphs and a lot of writing

How is a resume organized?• Traditionally…

–Name & personal info–Objective–Education–Experience–Skills, training, etc..–References

What styles and methods to use?

• Entry level positions–basic format and style

–not too flashy

–make it nice and neat

–1 page maximum

What styles and methods to use?

• Career advancement positions–college graduate, several yrs. exp.

–use more elegant, catchy format

–you want your resume to be noticed

–try paper of different color shades

What styles and methods to use?

• Executive level positions–highly skilled, high dollar jobs

–use most elegant and fancy formats

–can use 2-3 pages if necessary

–definitely use elegant style paper

Who do I send it to?

• Usually the address on the job announcement unless you have spoken directly to someone doing the hiring. If you have, send it to them

• TYPE THE ADDRESS ON THE ENVELOPE !!!!!!

Samples of resume styles

• See www.monster.com –they have a resume center with

several examples of various styles and formats

• Talk to teachers, guidance counselors for more examples