Job Resume

Job Resume         Name – Use full name. Type in bold and use a large type. Street Address City, State, Zip Code (Area Code) Telephone Number Objective/Goal – Indicate the position or general type of job you are seeking. Education –List your diploma, degree, certificate, name of school and location, relevant courses. Work Experience – List each job separately starting with your present or most recent job. State your position, responsibilities, and accomplishments Skills – List relevant skills. Skills include the machines you can operate or the computer hardware or software in which you are competent. Examples: operate a cash register, copier, fax machine, IBM computer etc. Achievements /Interests – Optional. Keep it brief References – References are usually left off resumes. Just write: Available upon request. Make a separate list of references in case an employer requests them.   1 Resume Vocabulary Terms Resume. A resume is a document that people seeking jobs develop to show their skills and experiences to potential employers. A resume is an advertisement for you. The purpose of a resume is to get an interview so you can present yourself in person. A resume is different from a job application. All applicants for a job fill out the same application form. This allows an employer to compare applicants. With a resume, you sell yourself. Your resume is unique to you. Objective. An objective is something that one tries to reach, like a goal or a purpose. A resume should contain a “job objective” or a “career objective.” An objective on a resume is a statement that describes the type of job or work you are looking for. Here are some examples of job objectives on a resume:  Seeking a job in the construction trades in which I can use my carpentry skill and develop new skills.  Position to utilize my experience and training in electronics and machinery repair  Position as assistant chef where I can use my experience in creating menus Education. Your education is the schooling or training you have had. This could include schools, workshops, on-the-job training, seminars, or any type of relevant education. Work Experience. Your work experience is a listing of the jobs you have had. A resume should contain a list of any work you have done that is either paid, unpaid, or volunteer. Your work history should include the following things:  Your position or job  Company or organization name  Major responsibilities or duties  Dates you had the job Skills. Your skills are the capabilities or things that you are able to do. Here are some examples of capabilities you might see on a resume:  Typing skills of 50 wpm  Ability to speak English and Spanish  Good at organizing records and data  Ability to read diagrams and maps  Have a commercial driver’s license 2 Achievements/Interests. This is where you can show your accomplishments. Don’t list things like playing soccer or going to the movies. Think of activities that show potential employers your personal strengths. See the explanation of achievements below: Achievements or accomplishments are things you have done that you are proud of. Here are some examples one could list on a resume:  Won Employee of the Month  Prepared and delivered meals for the elderly through Meals on Wheels  Worked with a variety of construction firms to install windows and doors  Worked as a volunteer in my child’s classroom  Coached a youth soccer team for 2 seasons  Completed a computer course in Microsoft Word  Organized a school fund-raiser 3 Student Practice Resume ( ) Objective Skills/Qualifications Work Experience Education Activities and Achievements References 4 Sample Resume Maria Valdez 2100 Elm Street Redwood City, CA 94061 (650) 365-1111 Objective Medical receptionist in a bilingual clinic with opportunity to use my strengths in communicating with patients and staff, and my office skills Skills/Qualifications Excellent organizational and filing skills Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and medical software programs Excellent initiative and problem solving skills Fluent English and Spanish Professional, courteous telephone manner Work Experience 1999-Present Medical Receptionist Merced Family Clinic Merced, California Schedule appointments. File medical records. Record data on patient charts. Respond to inquiries from medical personnel. Education A. S. Health Information Technology 1999 Merced Community College Merced, CA Activities and Achievements Member of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Employee of the Month, Merced Family Clinic, May 2002 References Available upon request 5