10 th grade advisory activity building a resume resume sections
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10th GradeAdvisory Activity
Building a ResumeResume Sections
Resume Preparation Worksheet• Worksheet gathers information for resume• Keep final resume to 1 page – Only include the information that will help you appear
to be a desirable candidate to a college or for a job
• Complete the sections on Resume Preparation Worksheet after each of the upcoming slides
Contact Information
• Your information– Name, address, email, PHONE NUMBER– Example:
Sally B. Jones700 22nd Avenue NE #219Minneapolis, MN [email protected]
Education
• List all high schools attended• Include expected year of graduation• Option to note GPA, class rank, or courses you
are taking that are pertinent to the application – Example:
Edison High SchoolExpected Graduation: June 2016
– GPA: 3.6– Taking Advanced Placement English and Economics
Work Experience
• Include up to 3 work experiences• List in chronological order with the most
current work experience first• Include active descriptions of the tasks and
duties job entailed– Example:
Baby-sitter (6/12 – present) Minneapolis, MN – Provide safe environment for two children twice a week– Maintain family rules and routines– Prepare healthy meals
Volunteer Experience
• Include up to 3 volunteer experiences• List in chronological order with the most
current volunteer experience first• Examples:
• Reading Tutor, Sanford Elementary School – 2013• Sharing and Caring Hands – 2012• Relay for Life – 2012
Activities
• List the extracurricular activities in which you are involved– List clubs, organizations, sports, or other groups – May also include dates or grade of participation– Examples:• Robotics Club (9th-10th grade)• Quiz Bowl (9th-10th grade)• Junior Varsity Basketball (10th grade)• Track (2010-present)
Skills and Strengths
• List your skills and strengths that are a good fit for the job, college, or scholarship to which you are applying– Examples:
• Strong oral and written communication skills• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point• Responsible• Flexible and open-minded• Fluent in two languages
• Providing specific examples of ways you’ve demonstrated these strengths and skills.
Awards and Honors
• List any recognition you have received• Examples:– B Honor Roll (9th-10th grade)– Perfect Attendance (9th Grade)– McDonald’s Employee of the Month (June, 2013)– Peace Essay Contest Winner (February, 2012)
References
• Include people who can give a good recommendation about your strengths and skills– Can include work supervisors, teachers, ministers,
coaches, volunteer coordinators, etc.
• Do not include friends or family• List “references available upon request” or include
names and contact information on resume• Ask references for permission to include them!
Resume Example
Resume Preparation Sheet
• Complete Resume Preparation SheetKeep handy at home for future use
• Create your resume when you have access to a computer