Rѐsumѐ Writing ACE

Why you need a Rѐsumѐ

A brief, concise document to SELL YOU to an employer

To spark an employer’s interest in YOU, like the cover of a book, CD, DVD

Even without experience, you have something to offer!

An effective rѐsumѐ gets you AN INTERVIEW… not a job offer!

Creating a Rѐsumѐ

STEP 1Write your personal information

Creating a Rѐsumѐ

STEP 3Identify skills and abilities

Work Skills Checklist pp. 12-13• Review the list and mark every skill you possess – use a check mark ( )• These skills can be something you learned from:

• Are there other skills/abilities you have that are not on the list? Write them in!• Now…which of these are your best skills?• Review what you marked and circle the top 10

(or 8 or 5 – whatever you think are your best)• Rank the skills you circled in order of importance• In order of importance, transfer your skills and abilities to the skills section on p.9

of the Rѐsumѐ Information Worksheet

HomeSchoolVolunteering

Playing a SportIn a club or groupOn your own

Work Skills Checklist

Basic Skills Life Skills

Creating a RѐsumѐWhat is an accomplishment statement?

A well-formulated statement sharing the BENEFITS and RESULTS from your efforts (work, school, volunteering, etc.), as well as the ACTION you took to achieve this outcome.

Creating a RѐsumѐSTEP 3

Create your accomplishment or contribution statements

The elements of Accomplishment or Contribution statement should include:• Action Word (s) – Past-tense action verbs (pp. 18 – 20)• Use unique and colorful action words• Quantify at all - #, %, or $• Benefit or Outcome

Examples:• Directed a team of 3 classmates who completed our project on time• Created and managed summer lawn care service and grew to 10 customers in 1st year

earning $2,500• Raised $500+ for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Accomplishment Statement

Basic Accomplishment Statements

Brainstorm your accomplishments – they can be from:

Don’t worry about writing them out correctly, just write down ideas

HomeSchoolVolunteering

Playing a sportClub or GroupOn your own

Now, work at writing your statements, remember:

• Use action words (past-tense action verbs)

• Quantify at all times (#, %, or $)• Identify the Benefit or Outcome• Take your time – don’t rush yourself!• After reviewing your

accomplishment statements with the instructor, list them on p.9 of the pp. 9 of the Rѐsumѐ Information Worksheet.

THERE ARE 2 PARTS:

Result or benefit that came as an outcome of your work.

Make sure you state the value that you added and that you make it tangible and quantifiable.

What did you do to achieve those benefits?

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Benefits of Accomplishment Statements:

Create an AWARENESS of the skills and abilities

that will be the foundation of your job

search.

Gives concrete CREDIBILITY for

everything you claim in the way of qualifications

and abilities.Simple documentation of the VALUE you can bring

to an employer.

Greater CONFIDENCE in presenting yourself to a

potential employer.

Allows you to understand that you are not “asking for a job”, but rather you are OFFERING A CONTRIBUTION to an employer.

How to write Accomplishment Statements:Always start with a past-

tense action word.

Use colorful unique words.

Avoid wordiness and unnecessary adjectives.

Attempt to quantify at all times.

When different elements are significant to the

accomplishment, put them all in one accomplishment.

State first the benefit to the employer and then what you did to accomplish that result.

Write it! Include: Unique, Colorful, Action Words (pp. 18-20)

Double Check Your Work Does the statement begin with

an action word? Are all of your words as colorful

and descriptive as possible? Are unnecessary words deleted? Have you quantified? Does it relate to the job? Have the results been stated

before the action that you took to achieve them?

Is it clear and concise? Is it only one accomplishment?

Quantify at all times # % $

Benefit Outcome

Ideas for accomplishments: Increased profits Reduced costs Reduced errors Found an easier solution Found a cheaper solution Found a new opportunity Reduced conflict Reduced losses Improved quality Improved teamwork Made things smoother Made things easier Did what couldn’t be done Sped things up Foresaw a need Foresaw a problem Foresaw and opportunity Accomplished the same with less Accomplished more with the same Accomplished more than others Prevented a problem Protected against a hazard Provided new resources Solved a chronic problem Created something from scratch Overcame obstacles Received an award

Creating a RѐsumѐSTEP 4

List your work experience(s)

Creating a RѐsumѐSTEP 5

List your volunteer experience(s)

Creating a RѐsumѐSTEP 6

List any sports, clubs, or groups you have participated in

Creating a RѐsumѐSTEP 7 – FINAL STEP

Write down education and/or training, start with the most recent

Now that you have your DRAFT RЀSUMЀ

Use the example on pages 7-8 to type up your draft.

As time goes by: Add your new work experiences Make sure you keep this rѐsumѐ up-to-date

While you do not list references on your rѐsumѐ, you may want to put together a list of references to be available when asked by an employer…pp. 11

What is a reference?

Someone who know you and your habits well, such as:

TeachersCoachesGroup/Club Sponsor

Pastor/Priest/RabbiYouth Group Leader