PREPARING A RESUME Introduction to Business & Marketing

WHAT IS A RESUME?

Summary of personal information that outlines yourqualifications for a job

Usually includes: Educational BackgroundWork HistoryHonors & AwardsMemberships & Leadership References

KEEPING A CURRENT RESUME

It is important to keep your resume current in order to reflect pertinent experience & education.

Your resume should be customized for each position to which you apply.

Resumes change over time!

RESUMES FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Reviewing an applicant’s resume saves the employer time before and during an interview.

How much time does a hiring manager usually spend looking at a resume?

20 seconds (average)

PREPARE A RESUME Task 92

IDENTIFICATION (HEADER)

The identification should include contact information:NameAddress Telephone Number Email AddressWhat should stand out the most in the header?

SUMMARY (OBJECTIVE)

The summary of qualificationsor objective statement should indicate the type of job you want or the position for which you are applying.

Customize this statement for each application!

EDUCATION

List each school (high school or post-secondary) you have attended in the Educationsection.

Additional information:Dates of AttendanceDiplomas or Degrees EarnedCourses Related to the Job

WORK HISTORY

List work experience or volunteer work related to the position you are seeking.

Additional Information: Past / Current Job(s) InternshipsDescription of Responsibilities

HONORS & AWARDS

Include any recognition that you have received at work, school, or in extracurricular settings.

Examples include: ScholarshipsAttendance or Academic AwardsCharacter Awards

MEMBERSHIPS & LEADERSHIP

List the organizations that you have participated in or of which you are currently a member.Academic or Athletic ActivitiesHonor Societies Religious Organizations

Indicate the dates of membership and specific leadership roles.

WHAT MAKE A GOOD RESUME?

Structured & easy to read

Logical flow of information

Concise, relevant information

Name stands out!

Good use of space (layout)

COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

Spelling & Grammatical Errors

Writing in the First Person

Including Unrelated or (too) Personal Information

Repetitive

Lacking Organization or Focus

PARTS OF A RESUME Worksheet