Resumes

Mr. Cowan

Futures Forum Project

What is a resume?

One of the most important tools when you are looking for a job

Short, point-form document that you give to employers that tells them about yourself

A variety of types exist

Parts of a Resume

Personal Information (phone number, email)

Education

Skills and Experience

References

Tips for Creating an Effective Resume

Tailor your resume to the specific job you are applying for

Divide it into sections (with headers)

Proofread!!

Make it presentable (font, formatting)

Keep it concise

Resources

http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/resume.shtml

http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/media/skills_inventory.shtml

Personal Information

Pascal Costa439 Robinson AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba  

R3C 4R3204-555-2565

pascal.costa@email.ca

Objective

Convince employer that you are interested in that specific job (mention the job and company if known)

“Obtain a position at XYZ Company where I can maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development, and training experience.”

“To secure a position”, “To obtain a position”

“To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.”

Skills

List 3 skills that relate to the job and will help convince the employer that you are the perfect candidate.

Categories: Communication, Interpersonal, Research and Planning, Organizational, Management,

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/2135-job-skills-resume.html

Education and Training

Not very extensive at this point in your life

List FHCI (Currently attending FHCI)

In the future, you will include college courses, and any other training you have (CPR, etc.)

For now, list your school, and any courses that you think would relate to the job

Work Experience

List the name of the employer, the dates you have worked there, and the title of your job

McDonalds January 2012 - Present

Burger Flipper

• Responsible for operating the spatula to flip burgers

References

Try to pick people that are not related to you

Teachers are a good reference

Previous employers

Family friends

Brainstorming

Skills that you have (5-10)

Job experience (details)

Personality traits

Courses you are taking that relate to work

Volunteering