Jan 03, 2016
Must be 100% truthful.You are selling yourself – why should
they hire you above all other applicants.
First impression – often before they ever meeting you or set an interview.
Think about all the skills necessary to the job.
Think like an employer.
Use phrases, not sentences!Be concise.Stay simple and tastefulMake important information stand out
Bullet all listsUse a consistent style of bullets
Personal DataObjectiveEducationWork
ExperienceSkills and
AbilitiesReferences
Courses takenCommunity service
Activities and Awards
Full NameAddressTelephone NumberE-mail AddressName should be the most noticeable
item on the page
Bethany S. Nesler1107 HousemanSacramento, CA
95821(270) 674-6242
An objective describes your career goal. The objective should fit the job for which you are applying.
What can you bring to the job?
What are you looking for?
Always begin with an infinitive.
To obtain an entry-level position in banking where I
can gain experience and knowledge for a potential
career in financial services.
To obtain an entry-level position in construction where I
can apply my experience in framing and gain additional
experience.
List the names and locations – city and state- of the high schools and postsecondary schools you attend or have attended.
List the years you were there. List any special courses you have taken that relate to the
job you are seeking. List the specific skills you obtained in those courses if
applicable. Include your G.P.A. if it is good. Mention areas or courses in which you earned good grades. Never list middle-school experience. If you have graduated from college, do not include your
high school information
GRAVES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, Mayfield, KYGraduation Pending 2009 Courses: Business Management
Business Law Ag Sales and Services Introduction to Business
Include all full-time and part-time jobs that you have had for more than three months.
Include volunteer work.List your work experience from most
current backList responsibilities for each job
August 1998/ ARROW CAMPER SALES, Mayfield, KYPresent Maintenance Worker
* Maintained area around lot and washed campers.* Painted and repaired miscellaneous
items.
Summer 2000 SELF EMPLOYEDLawn Mower* Mowed and trimmed yards.* Landscaped different parts of property.* Performed other modifications to
property.
List any experience or qualifications that show you are eligible for the job.
Money Management Skills
Managed own personal savings account
Pay monthly car insurance
Communication Skills Maintained a 2-year B
average in English Maintained a 2-year B
average in Spanish
List activities you do in addition to attending classes: Sports School Newspaper Band Clubs Community Groups Religious Activities
FFA (4 years) 1st place Regional
winner – Dark fired tobacco
DECA (4 years) President (2001-02) Secretary (2000-01) Parliamentary
Procedure Team (1999-00)
References are people you know who will speak well of you to an employer.
Good references included former employers, religious leaders, coaches, club sponsors, teachers, neighbors, and other adults that know you.
Do not list family members. Always ask permission to use a person
as a reference. Include references on your resume.
Ms. Sally TurnerSports Chalet—Store Manager
445 Emerson RoadMayfield, KY 42066
(270) 247-5555