Pieces of a Resume

Business Management

Objective

• TSW write an informative text that conveys the main facets of a resume; heading, objective, education, employment history, experiences, activities, and references.

• Standard:

• 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. (TN Writing)

Let’s take a poll:

How long do employers typically look at a resume?

a) Less than 30 seconds

b) 3 minutes

c) 1 minute

Resumes are…• Your form of

advertisement…

• Your resume should be:

• concise

• factual

• positive listing of your education, employment history, and accomplishments

What should you include in your resume?

• Heading

• Essential personal information

• Objective

• A one to two sentence explanation of the type of job you are seeking and why

• Education

• The high school you attend and your expected graduation date

• Experience

• Activities

• References, if applicable

Objective

• What are your career goals?

• What are your main qualifications

• Strengths, skills, areas of expertise

• What position are you seeking?

• What type of organization would you like to work for?

High School Objectives

• To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day work of a business through a part time job, summer internship and/or job shadowing experience.

• Reliable and mature high school senior seeking a part-time retail sales position with a youth-oriented clothing environment to gain experience and insight into the fashion industry for a future career in fashion and design.

General Objectives

• To obtain a position in the ______ field where I can utilize my work experience and education to improve company’s operations.

• To obtain a position as a _____ in a _____ company while continuing my education.

What Should be Included Overall:

• Major Headers (used in most, if not all resumes):

• Objective, Education, Employment History, School Activities, Skills and Abilities

• Minor Headers (may be used if applicable):

• Computer experience, associations, certifications, honors/awards, interests and hobbies, and volunteer experience

How do I arrange the information?

• Chronological Format—Follows your work history backward from your current job and back

• Functional Format—Concentrates on skills and responsibilities instead of work history

Chronological Format

• Best when job experience is stable and increasingly responsible.

• Most advantageous for recent college graduates.

• Best if looking for work in the field of your experience.

• Preferred by most employers.

Functional Format• Best for career changers.

• Best for someone who has limited work experience but a great deal of volunteer work

• Best for someone who has been in the same position for a number of years

Resume Format

• Limit your resume to one page

• Use one inch margins

• Blank lines between sections

• At least a 10 point font

Common Mistakes

• Poor spelling/grammar

• Lying about your experience

• Providing too much information

• One page.

• Improper formats/paper

• Professional document.

• Don't use bright paper or stationary.

Ultimately…

• Your FINAL resume should be PERFECT