Resume Sections
Name 2 things the contact information section should include
Name
Address
Cell Phone/Home Phone
Professional email
This document will grant you an opportunity to sell yourself by providing a summary of your experiences, abilities, skills, and accomplishments.
Resume
This is the main purpose of a resume
To get an interview
Display your qualifications for the job
Your resume should be this length
At least one page but no more than two pages.
This should be done by multiple people before submitting your resume to any organization
Proofread
Both School and Work resumes should include these sections
Contact Information
Education
Experience/Accomplishments
Skills gained through classes taken and is typically listed under the education section of the resume but it may also be an optional resume section header
Relevant Coursework
True or False, A resume can be used as a tool for promotion or pay increase.
True-Documenting your accomplishments can show your manager how you’ve added value to your position/department since working there
These should NEVER be found on your resume
Spelling/grammatical errors
Lies-Colleges and employers know how to spot inconsistencies in your application materials, and they won’t hesitate to verify information that doesn't seem right.
This is one category we suggest omitting that was once widely used that states what position you are looking to obtain
Job Objective
Name at least 2 optional sections of a resume
Achievements/Awards/Honors
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs/Associations/ Activities
Projects/Interests/ Hobbies
Community Service/Volunteer Work
Skills/Qualifications
Certificates/ Licenses
Trainings/ Conferences
______ quickly tells what the applicant can perform
Skills
The purpose of this resume is to demonstrate to the college that the applicant is capable of academic success by providing an overview of the student's academic and job-related history
A School Resume
_______Makes your resume easy to scan. It is also used to divide information into sections with clear headings, bulleted lists, and a consistent font
Formatting
How long does it take for an employer/ college admissions rep to decide whether your resume will go in the consider pile or reject pile
60 seconds or less-Thus you need to quickly show an employer that you have what they are looking for and can contribute to their organization.
The Work Experience section should list ________ and not merely list job responsibilities.
Accomplishments
_________ are specific, clarify your contributions and bring a confident tone to your resume and list of accomplishments.
Action Verbs
Give two reasons why you would need a school resume.
Help your teacher/counselor write a letter of recommendation
Transfer info to college application without leaving out important details/making mistakes
highlight your most significant achievements and experiences during your high school career both in and out of the classroom
When writing a resume, why is it important to know your audience
The more you know about the organization, the position, or school, the more you can tailor your resume to list relevant information.
The Work Resume is typically accompanied with a cover letter and is included as part of the job application packet. The School Resume is typically included as part of the _________
College Admissions/Scholarship Application
Displays Skills, Character/personality, and work ethic
______demonstrates your ability to organize information and write well, as well as to pay attention to detail. Accurately demonstrating these skills will greatly increase your chances of being considered.
Communication Skills
Describe the main difference between the purpose of a Work resume and a school resume
A work resume mainly focuses on relevant qualifications, training and past work history while a School resume mainly focuses on academic and school related activities.
When listing work history/accomplishments, Why is it important to focus on depth and length of commitment.
Gives context and scale, sounds more impressive, helps detail what you did/accomplished, makes you stand out
Why should you only include specific and relevant information on a resume
Limited time spent reading resume
Limite space on resume
Clearly tells if you meet qualifications
highlight your most significant achievements and experiences