Resume

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Resume
A portrait in words . . .
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Resume

• General Guidelines for Crafting a Resume
• Keep it to one page
• Include information specific for the job
• Use quality paper 8.5 x 11
• Make it stylish, however use a style that
• you are comfortable with and that looks
• attractive

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Resume

• General Guidelines for Crafting a Resume
• Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! The
• Resume should be easy to read and follow
• Ask youself Would I hire someone with
• spelling and grammar mistakes

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Resume Parts of the resume
Personal Information   Appears first. Includes
name, address, telephone number (with area
code), and an alternate form of contact (cell
phone, e-mail address, or alternate phone
number)
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Resume Parts of the resume
Career Objective   Short, assertive statement
indicating your career goal. Things to
include One or two descriptors that describe
yourself Job title Business name
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Resume Parts of the resume
Career Objective   Example Experienced and
responsible high school sophomore seeking a
part-time position as customer service
representative at Virgin Records.
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Resume Parts of the resume
Career Objective   People-friendly and patient
high school sophomore seeking a part-time
position as a customer service representative at
British Petroleum, Gahanna, Ohio.
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Resume Parts of the resume
Career Objective Example   Career
Objective Efficient and self-motivated high
school sophomore seeking a part-time position as
a customer service representative at Meijer,
Incorporated.
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Resume Parts of the resume
Education   All secondary (high school) and
post- secondary (college) schools you have
attended. Start with most recent first and
then work backwards. List major areas of
study, GPA (if good), extra curricular
activities, honors, specific courses that
relate/ apply to the job.
Education/Work Experience/Community Service
should be listed with most recent first and then
work backwards.
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Resume Parts of the resume
Work Experience   List all jobs that you have
hadpaid and unpaid. Volunteer
positions. Include a section for Duties
included Learning Stretch
Education/Work Experience/Community Service
should be listed with most recent first and then
work backwards.
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Resume Parts of the resume
Community Service   List all community services
that you have provided and any volunteer
positions that you have held. Include a
section for Duties included Learning Stretch
Education/Work Experience/Community Service
should be listed with most recent first and then
work backwards.
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Resume Parts of the resume
References   People who have known you for
some time that can provide information about you
and your work. Use both professional and
personal references.