Resume.

Your goals

Explore the details of your life for skills and accomplishments, names, dates, and places.

Present the material in a way that holds the attention of the reader and reveals the very best about you

Translate your skills and accomplishments into power terms and the language related to what you are seeking

How do I use a Resume

Applying for job

Applying for scholarships

Applying for college

Providing information about you

Display your background

What should be on a Resume

Sections should includePersonalEducationExperienceReferencesOptional sectionsObjectiveSkills/StrengthsAwardsInterests

Personal Section should include

NameFull legal name

Phone numberContact number

complete with area code

Make sure ring tone is appropriate

AddressUse complete

address with city, state and zip

Education Section should include

Dates attended or received diploma or certificate

If you have certificates for things such as food handlers, life guard,CPR etc. list them

Special school counts now – as get older only list those receive degrees

or completion certificiates

Address of school

Remember city state and zip Phone number should be included

Name of school

Only those receive degree or diploma from Most recent first

Optional things in education

• Courses studied• Grade Point• Awards

Experience Section should include

Start building your background now – it all counts

Remember sell what you have done – Child care, Lawn work, it shows responsibility.

• Name of business• Address of business• Dates• Title/Duties

Using Action Words

administersupervised

Served on

recommended

organizedplanned

performed

operated implemented

coordinated

References

Rules of references: Ask if you can use someone Do not use family member Needs to be adult over 21 Should not be past employer

Information Needed: Name of person, Title Place where they are that title at Address Phone number (optional – Capacity and or years known)

Resume FormatName

Address Phone Number

E-mail (only if professional)

OBJECTIVE State what your purpose is (this is optional)

EDUCATION School Name (Most recent first)AddressPhoneDate receive diploma (or dates attended) (GPA –optional)

Any specialty schooling or certificates held such asFood Handlers permit/First Aid card

WORKEXPERIENCE Name of Business (remember most recent first)

AddressPhoneDates EmployedDuties/Title

VOLUNTEEREXPERIENCE (optional)

SKILLS/ABILITIES (optional)

REFERENCES Name of person, TitlePlace where they are that titleAddressPhone number(optional – capacity known)

Remember the following guidelinesMake it yoursKeep it very clean and professional lookingShould be easy to follow for any readerIt is an outline of your most important aspectsIf the information is not a strong point do not include it such as GPA – if it is a selling feature of yourself include itKeep in mind reader does not know you and is not always knowledgeable on school terms – do not use abbreviations except for WA and NE. SW etc. If you give GPA or information based on a scale give the scale example GPA 3.5/4.0 The following are two Senior student’s resumes and excellent examples.

Ashlee A. C Hollywood Drive NE Olympia, WA 98516 Cell (360) 359-xxx Home (360) 923-xxx

Email a_campanile13@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the customer service industry where I can gain experience and utilize my skills to improve customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION North Thurston High School (2007 to present) Expected graduation date June 2011 600 Sleater Kinney Road NE Lacey, Washington 98506 Phone (360) 412-4800 Grade point average (3.725/4.0) Courses Studied Advanced Marketing Spanish 2007 to 2009

Communication Technology, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Internet

ACTIVITIES/ Interact member CLUBS Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Freshman Link leader Varsity cheerleader (2008 to present) Debbi’s Dance Etc. (1998 to present)

WORK Debbi’s Dance Etc. Teacher Assistant (2005 to 2007) EXPERIENCE 6715 Martin Way East, Olympia, WA 98516 (360) 456-6350

REFERENCES Ronna Reed, Marketing Teacher (360) 455-4855 North Thurston High School, 600 Sleater Kinney Road NE, Lacey, WA 98506

Debbi Halfhill, Debbi’s Dance Etc. Former Owner (360) 6904 44th Avenue NE, Olympia, WA 98516

Jennie Foglia- Jones, Cheer Coach (360) 239-3661 2635 Landyard Drive, Lacey, WA 98516

Kylee F. Court Olympia, WA 98516

Home Phone: (360) 438-xxx Mobile Phone: (360) 485-xxx

@aol.com OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that will utilize my strengths and provide an opportunity for advancement and growth. EDUCATION North Thurston High School 600 Sleater Kinney Road NE Lacey, WA 98516 (360) 412-4800 Dates Attended: 2006-Present Expected Graduation Date: June 2010 Grade Point Average: 3.89/4.0 Courses Studied: Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Psychology Certificate Held: Food Handlers Permit EXPERIENCE Washington State Department of Gambling Commissions 4565 7th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 486-3440 Title: High School Intern Dates: June 2009-Present Duties: Filing, scanning, copying, typing, answering and transferring calls. Top Food and Drugs 5600 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 456-0600 Title: Courtesy Clerk Dates: September 2008-June 2009 Duties: General maintenance, stocking and packaging groceries and customer service. Value Direct Marketing 5642 Red Alder Drive, Olympia, WA 98516 (360) 491-7551 Title: Office Assistant Dates: 2006-2007 Duties: Computer input, filing, scanning and copying. ACTIVITIES Associate Student Body Treasurer – 1 year AND CLUBS Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) – 2 years (State Qualifier) Key Club (Community Service Club) – 4 years National Honors Society Association – 3 years Link Club (Leadership Club) – 2 years Church Youth Group Secretary and President – 6 years Camp Counselor – 2 Years REFERENCES Ronna Reed, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Teacher and ASB Supervisor North Thurston High School 600 Sleater Kinney, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 412-4599 Ryan Aufort, Science Teacher and Leadership Supervisor North Thurston High School 600 Sleater Kinney, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 412-1120 Lynn Navares, Health Care Authority Washington State Department of Social and Health Services 6135 Martin Way, Lacey, WA 98503 (360) 402-3682