Writing a Resume

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BASIC LAYOUTThere are many online sites that have examples of resume layouts. A quick resume template search would be beneficial.

When searching for a layout have in mind that not all of them will fit your need. The layouts may vary from profession, field of study, work specific to student.

Make sure you select a layout that applies to the level of experience and education you have.

Basic Layout Continued

Name Address Email Address Education

Most recent first. GPA Major

•Extra Curricular Activities•Volunteer work/ Community Service•Honors and Awards•Skills •Work Experience (if any)

Basic Layout Continued

Include dates for school Include hours for community service Include leadership positions for extracurricular

activities. IMPORTANT: Scholarship resumes should

describe you in a more straight forwards way than the personal statement. Keep to a list format as much as possible in order to make the resume more readable.

FirstName LastName6 Pine Street, Arlington, VA 12333

Home: 555.555.5555 Cell: 566.486.2222

Email: phjones@vacapp.com

Education Arlington High School, Arlington, Virginia2002 – 2006

ExperienceSales Associate, The Retail StoreJune 2005 – Present• Maintain and restock inventory.• Provide customer service.• Operate computerized cash register system.

Child Care 2002 - Present• Provide child care for several families after school, weekends and during school vacations.

Achievements

 • National Honor Society: 2004, 2005, 2006

• Academic Honor Roll: 2002 - 2006  

Volunteer Experience

• Big Brother / Big Sisters• Arlington Literacy Program• Run for Life

Interests / Activities

• Member of Arlington High School Tennis Team• Girl Scout• Piano

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet

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The 20-second Test

Try having someone perform the 20-second test on your resume. Simply time your reader for twenty seconds as he or

she reads your resume. What all did he/she learn about you?

If your reader noticed within 20 seconds what you want the committee to learn about you, then most likely you have

created an effective resume.

If not, revise your resume by try bolding or moving important information.

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