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ResumesFor High School Students
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What’s the purpose of a resume?
To gain an interview….
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What’s the purpose of a resume?
To gain an interview….
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What’s the purpose of a resume?
To gain an interview….
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What’s the purpose of a resume?
To gain an interview….
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A resume is fluid
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Like a river changes, so does a resume
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Little people change
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Similar to people, a resume grows and improves with age
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And continues to grow and change
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People change…
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So does a resume…
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Who is this comedian?
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What did he do?
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Who is this notable person?
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What did he grow in to?
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And, continue to grow in to?
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Who is this notable person?
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As she changed and grew, so did her resume.
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A resume…
It changes to fit the type of job one applies for
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What skills are needed in this job?
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What skills are needed in this job?
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Make sure to include the key words from the job ad in your resume…
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What is a Resume?A resume is a personal summary of your
professional history and qualifications. It includes information about:• Your career goals• Education• Work experience• Activities• Honors• Any special skills you might have.
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Key Components
•Heading
•Objective
•Education
•Skills
•Experience
•References- in resume or as an addendum
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Additional Components
• Personal Skills and Assets
• Honors, awards and activities
• Community service
• Foreign language proficiency
• Computer skills & applications
• Volunteer experiences
• Prospective Colleges & Universities (if applicable)
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Formatting & Appearance•Make your name stand out with a bold,
larger font size
•Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier
•Type Size: 10 - 12 Point
•White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper
•Use a laser printer for best finish
•Limit entry level resume to one typed page
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HeadingIncludes contact information:
▫Top of the page
▫Name: large and bold- so it stands out!
▫Address: street, town, state & zip code
▫Telephone number(s): with professional message
▫Email address: professional looking ([email protected] is not appropriate) check e-mail on a daily basis
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Sample HeadingsMike Jones
1 Meadow WayAltamonte Springs, FL 32116
(407) [email protected]
Susan [email protected]
Current Address Permanent Address 325 Maple St 55 Sycamore Drive Orlando, FL 32837 Miami, FL 36829 (407) 555-3357 (305) 555-4429
CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 555-8975 [email protected]
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
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Objective
•What is an objective?▫A one sentence summary of position
desired. Short Specific Tailored to the position
•What does an objective do?▫Clarifies the purpose of your resume▫Presents a clear statement of your goals
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Sample Objectives
• Part-time position at spa or salon
• Receptionist at a veterinarian’s office
• Customer service representative at a call center
• Hostess at a upscale restaurant
• A part-time job or summer internship at a
communications firm
• Part-time retail sales position in a clothing store
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Personal Skills and Assets
A couple of sentences or bullets that describe what you are like as a person and how you do things, including personality traits, attitudes, work habits, etc.
•This is a useful section, especially if you do not have much work experience.
•Think of the skills you use in school that employers want!!!
▫Punctuality, Time Management, Teamwork
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
_____________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
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Sample Personal Skills and Assets
Try it now! List three of your personal qualities.
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Sample Personal Skills and Assets
Now, give a specific example that proves that you possess that skill.
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Sample Personal Skills and Assets Section
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong customer service focus
• Outgoing with a positive attitude
• Professional demeanor
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Education• Name and location of the school
• Major, minor and area of concentration
• Graduation or anticipated graduation
date
• GPA – if 3.2 or higher
• Relevant Coursework- See next slide
for more information
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
_____________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am
responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
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Education- Relevant Courses
•List relevant courses that:
▫Help you stand out from the crowd
▫Have provided you with specific skills or knowledge
Spanish (4 semesters)Computer ScienceMarketingEconomics• Do not include courses
that are part of a required curriculum- Ex. English
• Include courses that are at an advanced level if they are relevant to the position- eg. Biology, Calculus
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Samples of Education SectionEDUCATION
Winter Park High School Winter Park, FL Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology; Marketing
•Received an award for being a best student
EDUCATION Colonial High School Orlando, FL High school student
•Graduate 2009
•Composite Act score of 15
•GPA of 3.1
•Relevant Courses: Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Calculus
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible,
motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009•GPA 3.0•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology, Marketing, Biology•Received an award for being a best student
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Experience •Remember – Experience can be:
▫Paid part-time/full-time positions
▫Internships
▫Volunteer work/ Community Service
▫Club/campus group involvement
▫Summer Jobs
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Experience
•Guidelines for duties, responsibilities & accomplishments
▫Include most relevant skills & qualities
▫Most relevant information comes first
▫Use strong action verbs- see handout
▫Provide evidence of skills & qualities by Quantifying information Acknowledging accomplishments &
evaluations
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Sample Experience SectionWORK EXPERIENCE2005-present Pizza Paradiso Orlando, FLWaitress• Provided excellent guest service• Dealt with complaints• Took orders and served guests in timely manner• Handled cash
VALLEY STATE BANK, Huntington, INBank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
WORK EXPERIENCE
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETSI am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and
punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009•GPA 3.0•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology•Received an award for being a best student
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
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Specialized Skills
• Include skills that make you unique, such as computer skills, foreign language skills, or military service.
• Be specific in describing your special skills; name computer programs you know, how long you studied a foreign language, or your dates of military service.
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Sample Skills Section
COMPUTER SKILLS Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGESBilingual Spanish and English
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
COMPUTER SKILLS Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and
Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGESBilingual Spanish and English
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References• If your resume is strong, it is enough to state
that references are available upon request or to include as an addendum
•Choose references that are knowledgeable about your skills, abilities, and work ethics. Former employers, teachers, and counselors would be good references, your friends and relatives would not.
•Always obtain permission from references in advance and provide them with current resume
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Sample References
REFERENCESKristin Wilkin, English Teacher, Winter Park High School, 407-623-2476
Bob Jones, Supervisor, Valley State Bank, 407-889-2345
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CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837(407) 555-8975 [email protected]
___________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVEPart time position as a clerk in a dental office
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.
EDUCATIONWinter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present •Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student
WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
COMPUTER SKILLS Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher
LANGUAGESBilingual Spanish and EnglishREFERENCESKristin Wilkin, English Teacher, Winter Park High School, 407-623-2476
Bob Jones, Supervisor, Valley State Bank, 407-889-2345
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Remember
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Always submit a cover letter with your resume
A resume does not get you a job…
A resume does get you an interview.
And, putting time and consideration into your resume is one of the
best ways to prepare for your interviews!
Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!
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Acknowledgments
I would like to thank Dr. William
Blank, Assistant Director of Career
Services at UCF. His PowerPoint on
Resume Writing was instrumental in the
preparation of the Presentation.
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Source:
•http://www.google.com/search?q=resume+powerpoint+high+school&oq=resume+powerpoint&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l5.7001j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8