Résumé
(Pronounced reh-zoo-may)
A brief summary of your contact information,
education, skills, work experiences, activities,
and interests.
Must be typed!
Why is your Résumé Important?
To help you complete a job application
quickly and accurately.
To demonstrate your potential as an employee
To show employer you are organized,
prepared and serious about getting a job.
Why is your Résumé Important? Con’t
To feel self-assured during an interview
To mail or fax to potential employers
w/whom you would like to arrange an
interview.
To distribute to… People that can help you
find a job
What should be included on a Résumé?
Contact Information
Job Objective
Education
Work Experience
Special Skills (Work Skills)
Honors, Achievements, & Other Interests
References
Contact Information
Name
Address
Telephone and cell phone number
E-mail address
Job Objective
Job objective: Your employment goal.
It identifies which position you are seeking.
Job objectives should start with “To” or “Seeking” and
should NOT be written as a complete sentence.
Examples:
To work as a server at a fine dining restaurant
To use my education and experience in a challenging position
as a computer technician for customer support
To be hired as a restaurant cashier or host
To obtain full-time employment as a parts department service
representative
To obtain a full-time position as a clerical assistant with the
possibility of advancement
Seeking part-time employment as an usher in a movie theater
Education
List schools attended
List in reverse chronological order (Most recent
first)
Dates of attendance
Name & location of school
Curriculum studied
Degree or diploma earned [Still attending? List:
High School Diploma, (June, 20--)]
List any courses that relate to your job objective
Work Experience
List all f/t, p/t, summer or volunteer jobs
Work of any kind (paid or unpaid); shows
responsibility
Use reverse chronological order (Most
recent first)
Include dates of employment, name &
location of company, job title
Work Skills
Skills learned in school, work, or elsewhere
Examples: -Speaking experience
-Foreign lang. proficiency -Organization
-Office machine operation -Bookkeeping
-Computer operation -Report writing
-Math problem solving -Sales ability
-Software knowledge -Human relations
Honors, Achievements, & Other
Interests
Show off your achievements!
Include GPA (3.0 or higher)
Participation in sports, music, etc.
Special recognition received
Community activities (scouting, Red Cross, 4-H,
etc.)
Eliminate this section if…You don’t have any
achievements
References
List 3 references who are willing to speak highly
of you & your work ethic
Include:
Name
Business title (if any)
Name of Company/organization they work for
Address, phone number, e-mail address
ASK PERMISSION
Good references include…teachers, dean, neighbors,
coaches, managers, etc.
Reference Example
Cheryl Regenold
Teacher
Mounds View High School
1900 Lake Valentine Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
651.621.7212
Cheryl.Regenold@moundsviewschools.org
Résumé Writing Tips
Use power words (action verbs)to describe
skills
~Skilled ~Experienced ~Proficient ~Organized
Stick to 1 page
Include only 1 font type and use black ink
Résumé Writing Tips, Con’t
Contain consistent formatting (spacing, use of
bold, italics, & underlining, etc.)
Avoid slang & abbreviations (St= Street)
Include short phrases (no complete sentences)
Do NOT use I, me, my, you, etc. (pronouns)