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What is a Resume?• A summary of your education and work

experience

• Includes job experience

• Short – 1 to 2 pages

• List of references

Well WrittenNo Spelling or Grammatical Mistakes

AttractiveTyped

Easy to read

ConciseUsually one page

RelevantInformation about career goal

PersonalizedStyle and format that reflects needs and accomplishments

AppropriateConform to employer expectations

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Resume Appearance

Personal DataName, telephone number, address, email

EducationMost recent first

Work Experiencejobs and volunteer work

ActivitiesRelevant to occupational goal

Types of Resumes Styles

• Chronological– List information most recent to least recent– Don’t use if work history is sporadic– http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/resumes/663

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• Functional– Skills and where you developed your strengths– You lack formal work experience– http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/resumes/663

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• Combination– Using the best from Chronological and

Functional– Focus on skills – Not effective with no job experience– http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/r

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Common Complaints About Resumes

• Listing objectives or meaningless introductions

• Writing in either the first or third person

• Important information is too hard to find or not there at all

• Too Long

Complaints continued….

• Personal information not relevant to the job

• Too duty oriented with accomplishments not highlighted

• Unprofessional email addresses

• Gaps in Employment

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• Be Truthful

• Target Your Audience

• Keep it brief

• Write and Rewrite

• Be professional

• Be accurate

• Follow up

Helpful Websites

• www.careeronestop.org

• www.acinet.org

• http://www.net-temps.com/career-advice/#axzz1wqYB4h1E

• http://www.dli.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/l_i_home/5278

• https://paworkstats.geosolinc.com/

• Go to www.pacareerzone.org

• Complete the Assess Yourself and then explore jobs that you would like to apply for.

• Go to http://www.careerkids.com/resume.html

• Start your resume.

• PA Career Guide

• www.pacareerzone.org

• www.acinet.org

• www.careeronestop.org