Resumes
WHAT IS A RESUME?
A resume is a document used to present your educational background, skills, and accomplishments.
Working adults use a resume to promote themselves to potential employers.
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WHAT TO INCLUDE?
Contact information
Name, address, phone number, e-mail address (here).
Objective
Explain your career goal or express your interest in a certain position.
Education
List name of current high school, city and state, dates attended. Give intended graduation date.
Awards
List any awards or certifications you have received.
Skills
Describe those things you are good at and have required practice during your education or work experience.
Languages
List all languages you are able to speak, read and or write and indicate what you can do in that language.
Work Experience
List employment in reverse chronological order. Include job title, name and location of employer and dates of employment and duties in bullet format.
Activities
Community service, clubs, volunteer activities, sports teams etc…
References
Two references are included on the resume. The format includes the person’s name, title, organization, e-mail; address and telephone number.