Resume’ Objectives• Explain the purpose of a résumé

– potential employer’s first chance to get to know you

– impressed w/résumé-interview- get a job offer

• Describe 2 of the 5 types of résumés– Chronological / Functional /Hybrid /Targeted /Electronic

• Outline how to prepare a personal résumé

– use active verbs

– portray yourself w/great things you’ve done & what value you bring to organization

Purpose of a RésuméRésumé- summary of work experience & qualificationsAllows prospective employer to learn a lot about you quickly

– background? – skills? – experience ?– How are you different from others?

Get a job interviewEmployers may forward résumés

– volunteer work in the community/organization which you want to work

Apply job w/tight deadline—if you’ve got your résumé ready, you’re a step ahead of the game

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

Begin with your most recent job and schooling

and work backward

Chronological is the most common résumé and

easiest to write

Use it when you have followed a clear progression

of jobs and education without big gaps

lists your jobs, education, & relevant

accomplishments

in reverse

chronological order

chronological résumé

Headings will depend on your particular experience and skills

Heading examples:Administration, Sales,

Computer

Use a functional résumé if there are gaps in your chronological record

Arranges your information under skill headings, w/o focusing on dates

functional résumé

Hybrid

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

As in functional, list skills you can offer an employer

As in chronological list work experience in

reverse order

List number of years at a particular job rather than

dates

Combination of chronological &

functional formats

Targeted

Use same form as chronological, functional, or

hybrid

Presents qualifications in terms of the position you are applying

for

Especially effective when you are interested in a job that needs

a separate résumé

title of the actual job or career you

are seeking

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

Six Tips for Writing a Great Résumé

1. Use active verbs 2. Give facts, figures, results, and

numbers 3. Give your résumé a personality 4. Be honest 5. Keep it positive 6. Keep it concise

Resume is an advertisement for you –include who you are, what you’ve done, and what you can do

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

Gather Your Information• Gather your background information• List everything you think could interest an employer

– full-time or part-time jobs – education, including relevant courses you have taken and your

grade point average (GPA) if it is above 3.0– volunteer work – hobbies and free-time activities– awards and honors – Other interests: places you’ve traveled or languages spoken

• Organize based on the job applying for• Résumé is not your life history• Employers discard: too long or irrelevant information

Education ExampleFormal education, on-the-job or relevant trainingInstitutions attended, along w/city & stateList relevant courses Include GPA if above 3.0 College, include major & other relevant course

Example:Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia2012 – presentGPA: 3.4 Class Rank: 784/902SAT: 590 Reading, 620 MathAdvanced Placement Classes: Calculus 1, Chemisty Honors Classes: English LiteratureDual Enrollment: Leadership 505

Adam State CollegeNational Honor Societ 2012, 2013

Employment History

• List all jobs– full-time, part-time, student, co-op jobs, internships

• Dates of employment (months/years)• Organization name, city and state • Briefly describe duties performed & responsibilities held• Accomplishments in measurable terms• Little work experience:

– Place education before work-experience

overview of skills, experience, & knowledgeFirst should be most relevant to job applying

for

Examples:• Coordinated, tracked, and briefed responsibilities for

over 100 events over a ten month period in which 105 cadets earned over 2500 community service hours.

• Planned, coordinated, and directed first overnight competition whereby 30 cadets were able to compete in twelve events earning seven trophies.

• Responsible for the daily operations, direction, targeting and planning of nine Army recruiters who cover a 806 square mile area of operation

Results-oriented, detailed professional with comprehensive accounting experience. Background includes consistent promotions to positions of increased responsibility. Skilled in P&L, audits, taxation, internal controls, and streamlining procedures, effecting a monthly savings of $2,500 at XYZ Company. Recently passed the CPA exam; currently seeking a controller position.

Summary of Qualifications

Related Professional Experience

• volunteer work that pertains to the job• Example, Scouting, JROTC, Fire Dpt, Big Brother, Big Sisters, Arlington Literacy

Program, Run for Life

References and Letters of Recommendation• former employers, teachers, counselors, or others who know you well• Testifying their skill level and/or good character• Optional to include w/résumé or bring copies to interview

What to Omit• Do not include

– age, marital status, children, religion, race, state of health– Social Security number -only if you are hired

Chapter 7, Lesson 2

Revising and Proofreading

• Several drafts • Employers receive many résumés in response

to a single job ad– throw out any that are messy, confusing, grammar

errors ormisspellings

• Have other people read your résumé for content as well as accuracy

Review

• Explain the purpose of a résumé– potential employer’s first chance to get to know you

– impressed w/résumé-interview- get a job offer

• Describe 2 of the 5 types of résumés– Chronological / Functional /Hybrid /Targeted /Electronic

• Outline how to prepare a personal résumé

– use active verbs

– portray yourself w/great things you’ve done & what value you bring to organization