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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.