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Build a Resume
Junior Meeting fun with Dr. H
Hooray!
A Resume Is 1 or 2 page document
Highlights qualifications/ accomplishments
Tailored for each position
A tool for getting an interview
Due to Mrs. Bell by the 1st, which is Monday
More than 2 pages long
An exhaustive list of every activity you’ve done
One size fits all
A tool for getting a job
A Resume Is Not
What can you use a resume for? ● University applications● Job applications● Internship applications● Scholarship applications● Honor society applications● A fan, if you fold it up like an accordian● . . . And to give to Mrs. Bell, because
she’s going to do recommendations for you. And because she asked you for them :-)
Resumes are fun! High fives, everybody!
Some Notes on Formatting● Fonts: Footed, Not too small, Shoot
for two● Colors: Depends on the field, Use
only to highlight● Headings: Can be larger font,
different font, different color, etc. *Also, set them off by bolding, underlining *Also, rearrange their order according to what is appropriate for your application
A Word about Wording● Avoid using full sentences and
the word “I”● Describe your activities using
active verbs (see handout)● If currently engaged in
activity, use present tense● If no longer engaged in
activity, use past tense● Bring in data & details where
possible● Polish the resume!
HeadingInclude:
● First and last name, featured prominently● Mailing address● E-mail● Phone number
Optional: LinkedIn, Online portfolio address
Don’t include: Birthdate, Parent contact info., Non-professional social media
Summary or Objective● First section ● Can have a heading, or may go without● Objective states your purpose for
submitting a resume● Summary highlights your best, most
standout qualities.● Summary can show how you match with
the job and company● Keywords● Active● Descriptive
Education● Next heading under the Summar
(for now)● Reverse chronological order● Include: School name, City (and
maybe the state, too), Date of attendance or date of graduation, Diploma or degree received
● You may choose to list the expected graduation date
● Optional: GPA (Only if it is awesome), Class ranking (Only if it is awesome)
Other Great Headings● Leadership Experience● Volunteer Service/ Service/ Community Activism, etc.● Honors and/or Awards● Work Experience/ Career Experience/ Job Experience● Highlighted Skills/ Skills/ Accomplishments● Languages
Other Great Headings, Ctd● Arrange them according to what is most important to highlight to get the job/
position● Within headings, arrange experiences in reverse chronological order, or from
most significant to least significant● Try to include: *Name of job/ title/ honor, *Date, *Location, *Organization
associated with the experience, *Your responsibilities, if pertinent
For More Help● Check out the templates available on Naviance and My Career Shines.● Use the materials in the packet to update & polish your resume.● Make an appointment to come see me for individual resume help!● And please, turn it in to Mrs. Bell by the 1st.
Questions?