How to Create a Resume

Advisory Classroom Guidance LessonAlliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy HS

Spring 2013

TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVES

GOAL: Students will learn how to write a well organized resume which they will be able to evolve as their careers mature.

OBJECTIVES 1) Learn the purpose & importance of developing a

strong resume2) Learn how to write a resume

o RESUME MAJOR COMPONENETSo THE IMPORTANCE OF USING ACTION WORDS o TIPS ON MAKING YOUR RESUME STAND OUT (1ST

IMPRESSIONS COUNT!)

OBJECTIVE ONE

1) Learn the purpose & importance of developing a strong resume

This will help you present yourself on paper before your prospective employer meets with you. A strong resume will help you pass the initial stage before getting an interview.

OBJECTIVE TWO1) Learn how to write a resume

A. RESUME MAJOR COMPONENETSB. THE IMPORTANCE OF USING ACTION WORDS C. TIPS ON MAKING YOUR RESUME STAND OUT (1ST

IMPRESSIONS COUNT!)– What sets you apart?– State your responsibilities – Skills for that particular job you are seeking

Skills

Lets Review! What are the components of a

resume? What is the purpose of a resume?

What Goes in the Resume?Ideally, a resume is about a page long. Because

of the limited space you won’t be able to include everything about yourself. Here’s what you

should put in and what you should leave out.

Anatomy of the ResumeContact information

Name: First and last. Middle isn’t a requirement.

Address, email and telephone number: Most businesses like to follow up with a phone call, not a letter.

Objective Job Objective: One or two sentences about the job

being sought and why you would be a valuable part of the team.

Objective Samples Full time permanent employment with a

business which will offer challenging opportunities for developing new skills

To obtain a challenging position with growth potential and the opportunity to utilize my training.

An entry level position in the medical field with an opportunity to acquire new skills and utilize my training.

The Objective

Your objective should state the position you desire. Keep it simple and concise; let the objective speak for itself. You can elaborate while you interview. Each resume should have its own objective, tailored to the specific job opening.

Anatomy Experience

Name of companies you worked, volunteered, or interned with and employment dates: Employers are very skeptical of resumes that don’t include job dates because they suggest the position was brief or not especially challenging.

Job responsibilities and accomplishments: Include them in the Employment History section under company name and employment dates.

Anatomy Cont’dSkills

Language and computer skills; a second language can make a big impact

Education Education: Major, minor, type of

degree, honors distinctions. If the resume is light on work history, include some courses taken.

Sample Skills1. Supportive team member; committed

and responsible.2. Reliable, adaptable, and a quick

learner.3. Bilingual – speak, read, and write.4. Hard working, ambitious, and willing

to learn. 5. Willing and able to handle a wide

variety of tasks.

What Are Action Words?

Your resume is a brief summary of your qualifications and skills. It is important to use action words and short sentences when describing your work history. Try not to be repetitive.

Lets put them in ACTION!!

assist achieve arrange assemble allocated

calculate change compile conduct coordinate

design identify disperse facilitate ensure

led facilitate maintain operate prepare support

Lets Review! What are action words? What is the purpose of an objective? What are the components of a

resume?

Common Questions What if I never worked? What should I put if I never received

an award? I don’t have a phone number, where

will they contact me? I only speak one language, will they

still look at my resume?

Don’t Include Reasons for leaving old jobs: This topic is

likely to be covered in an interview and can hurt a candidate before then.

Letters of Recommendation: Unless specifically asked for, these additional sheets of paper are likely to end up in the trash can next to a human resource manager’s desk. But, be sure to have recommendations for your files in case they are needed.

Don’t Include cont’d References: Do not state “References are available

upon request”. This is redundant. Create a listing of your references with name, address, phone numbers and email on a second page. Always make sure that you have permission from individuals before listing them as references.

Race, Age, Religion, and Sexual Orientation: Government laws exist to prevent discrimination. These are not important measuring sticks for any job.

Don’t Include cont’d Photographs: Do not include a photograph

on a resume. A picture is not a representation of a candidate’s skills.

Inflated language: What does this really mean? Basically, bragging about something you never actually did. Many resumes include exaggerations and often, blatant lies. Employers can usually see through this.

Resume Tips Make it short. Proofread for grammar,

punctuation, and spelling. Be honest. Stress skills, Knowledge,

volunteer experience, and abilities.

This concludes the presentation. We will now create our official resume. Remember that

your resume will evolve with you as you gain more work experience and expand your

educational level.

RESUME ACTIVITY

NAVIANCE RESUME TOOL Activity Log onto your Naviance

Click “About Me” Under “Interesting things about me” click on

“resume” Scroll to add a new entry and have students

select the following Objectives Work Experience/Volunteer Education Skills Awards

Select each section and enter information to create your resume

You select this tab when you are done and are ready to print your resume

Select create a new print format to proceed to print your resume

Name your resume and click the sections you want included, make sure you select ALL section your want to appear in your resume

You can view, edit, print your resume once you save it. This is your final product below

Now you are ready Apply for

scholarships and jobs with

your new resume