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WHAT IS A RESUME? A summary about yourself that would be of interest to a prospective employer.

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Page 1: A summary about yourself that would be of interest to a prospective employer

WHAT IS A RESUME? A summary about

yourself that would be of interest to a prospective employer.

Page 2: A summary about yourself that would be of interest to a prospective employer

Jacqueline Elizabeth Chang

AddressTelephone Number

E-mail Address

Objective Earn an elementary education degreeEducation Holicong Middle School, Central Bucks School District

2006-Present Earned Distinguished, High Honors or Honor Roll for all quarters

Related Experience

Teacher Assistant2007-2008 Our Lady of Guadeloupe Church Assist with materials Helped students Helped with classroom managementCo-Leader-Team Member2008 Relay for Life Management of paperwork and team members Communicated responsibilities to team member Participate in Relay for Life activities Pet Sitter2003 – Present Mill Family Pets Feed the pets (turtle, dog, cat, & hamster) Walked the dog Played with the animalsChild Care2005 Various Families Prepare meals Care for children Provide entertainment

Extra CurricularActivities

Gymnastic Classes – 8th – 9th gradeVoice Lessons – 7th gradeTrack – 7th grade

Interest Music and MoviesReferences References are available on request

Your Resume Contact

Information

Experience

Objective

Education

Honors & Activities

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A RESUME The first meeting between you and the

employer Tells a great deal about you Get you to the interview Calling card, so remember that “First

impressions are lasting ones.”

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CAN YOUR RESUME PASS THE 10-SECOND TEST? 10 seconds is all

the time an employer is going to give your resume in deciding to keep it or pass on it!

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RESUME RULES No typographical or grammatical errors Do not lie or exaggerate Focus on strengths and

accomplishments Use 8 ½ by 11 inch white bond paper Neat in black legible font Written in past tense

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RESUME RULES The page should look balanced No ugly resume – format must be

pleasing to the eye Use NO abbreviations – spell out states,

universities, organizations, etc. Be sure it fits all on one page Edit out unnecessary words – Outline

format Be sure your resume represents you in

the best light possible

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RESUME CONTENT Identification information Job objective Education Achievements Work experience – duties or

responsibilities Related or volunteer experience Extra curricular activities

(memberships/affiliations) Skills (computer/languages) Interests

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RESUME PROJECT Create a resume by

Gathering personal job informationResume Worksheet

Formatting this informationResume formatting sheet

Check your resume with rubricResume rubric and Sample resume

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CONTINUE RESUME PROJECT

Leadership Multi-Tasking Communication Negotiating

Problem-Solving Adaptability Computer Literacy

Remember to include the following information in your resume: