WHAT IS A RESUME? 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
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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.”
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!
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
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
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
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
CONTINUE RESUME PROJECT
Leadership Multi-Tasking Communication Negotiating
Problem-Solving Adaptability Computer Literacy
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