Résumé Writing
Résumé: brief history of a person’s education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment. A résumé is usually sent to an employer in a letter of application or given to an employer with a completed application form. Items included on a résumé: 1. Personal Information – name, address, phone number 2. Career Objective – gives employer some idea about type of job for which you are applying 3. Education – high schools, vocational schools, colleges. List the last school attended first. Include name of school, location, and dates attended. Expected graduation date, diploma or degree earned, major program of study, and GPA (grade point average) should also be included. 4. Work Experience – Include jobs you’ve held. Put recent jobs first. Include any odd jobs, also, as well as volunteer work. For each job listed, include title of job, employer’s name, location, and brief description of work you did. 5. Areas of Competency – List skills and/or classes that would enhance your abilities. 6. Hobbies and Activities – List organized activities you have participated in at school and in the community. Include offices held. 7. Honors – List any honors you have received. 8. Personal Attributes – List any personal attributes you feel would be beneficial to your employer. 9. References – Include names, titles, phone numbers, and addresses for each. Ask permission before you put someone down as a reference to make sure they will give you a good one. Type Résumé with 100 percent accuracy! Include everything on one 8 ½ X 11 sheet of white typing paper.