How to write a Resume

Resume

A summary of work experience, education, abilities, interests and other information that may be of interest to an employer

GoalShow responsibility Give examples of accomplishmentsShow ability to solve problems

Why is a good resume important? The average time a manager takes to

scan a resume is 20 seconds Money spend on education and training

could be lost without a good resume

Resume basics

Neat and easy to read Name clearly visible across top Categories should stand out Use vocabulary and language of target

audience Be honest, positive and specific

Resume basics Don’t use sentence format Proofread carefully Use number to make a point

Supervised 7 peopleEvent served 1,000 people

Separate resumes for different career fields

Assignment: Create your own resume Hand out resume guidelines Create an outline for yourself as we go

through parts together

Parts of a Resume

Heading - required Name Address

permanent and current address should be included

Phone Numbervoice mail or an answering machine with a

professional recorded message E-mail

Parts of a Resume

Career Objective - required Describe what you career goal is example:

To game employment as a high school English teacher and a coach.

Parts of a Resume

Education - required Your most recent educational experience should be listed first. Include your degree (A.S., B.S., B.A.) major Institution attended Date of graduation

If you are in the middle of receiving a degree write “expected graduation date XXXX”

Minors or concentrations Special workshops, seminars, coursework, or senior projects A G.P.A. higher than 3.0 should be noted

Example1990-1995 Utah State University

Old Main HillLogan, UT 84322(435) 797-1000

Cumulative GPA

Degree: BS in Education

Major: Social Studies Composite

Minor: Coaching

1987-1990 Weber High School

430 W Weber High DrOgden, UT 84414-1499(801) 476-3700

Cumulative GPA

Parts of a resume

Skills - optional Identify skills that would strengthen you as a

candidate for the job being applied for. What can you do for an employer? For each skill, write a one line statement that clearly and

concisely describes how you have used and developed the skill in the past

Skills could include things such as knowledge of software, foreign languages, leadership, teamwork, etc.

Church youth leader

Example

Fluent in Spanish Able to work well with others Skilled in Microsoft programs Type 45 WPM CPR Certified

Parts of a Resume Work History– required

Record of the jobs you have held and how long you stayed with an employer

Name and address of the organization Dates of employment Identify the position held

Describe your work responsibilities with action words List the most important and related responsibilities first

ExampleKirt’s Family Drive-in

Jeff Stowe

1974 N 400 E

Ogden, UT 84414

(801) 782-5350

Employed- 1987-1990

Positions:

Night Manager- Responsible for 4 other employees and locking up restaurant

Cook- organized and cooked orders

Server- delivered orders and received payment

Action Statements

Part-Time Job Assisted in training 3 new employees during a 2-week

period Received the May employee of the month award Supervised daily operations of 4 employees Created monthly work schedules

Action Statements

Farm-Hand Managed and maintained the livestock feed for 150

cattle Operated heavy machinery while harvesting grains,

hay and sugar beets Responsible for planting, maintaining, and harvesting

500 acres of hay

Parts of a Resume

Honors, Awards, Activities, Volunteer Work - optional If the activities involved work responsibility,

note it in some detail. Elected to offices or committees Include dates

Action Statements

Extra-Curricular ActivitiesParticipated in the Family, Career, and

Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) club as a member in a chapter of 32 students.

Conducted weekly meetings utilizing Roberts Rules of Orders.

Developed and managed a $6,000 budget for the Business Professionals of America.

Parts of a Resume

References –required List of people who will speak highly of you

References should be available as an attachment “References Available upon Request” under Reference

title 3-5 references Information to include

name of the person their job title Address phone number e-mail address

Always ask for reference’s permission

The Do Not list

Do Not include the following Personal Information Your weight, height, social security number, birth date,

or marital status A photograph Salary histories Reasons for leaving past jobs Hobbies, activities, and memberships not related to

the job being applied for

Presentation

One to two pages in length (preferably one) Neat and easy to read Free of staples and folds