RESUME WRITING

WHAT IS A RESUME?

• Summary of your skills
• It is your advertisement
• One of the most important pieces of writing you'll create
• A solid resume will open the door to good jobs
• Most employers will spend one minute looking at it

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED?

• Heading (personal info)
• Objective (career objective)
• Education (list relevant courses)
• Experience (job-related)
• Activities (school or community)

INCLUDED (CONT.)

• Summary of skills (not already included)
• References
• Cover Letter

SETUP

• Major headers and minor headers
• Chronological or functional format
• Format is key!
• Does not need complete sentences
• Looks matter (advertisement)

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

• Concise, factual, positive listing
• PERFECT! Free from errors
• Try to limit to 1-2 pages
• If little experience, emphasize accomplishments
• Relate objective to company, job description

TIPS (CONT.)

• SELL YOURSELF!
• Be truthful
• Choose words carefully (positive, confident)
• Begin sections with verbs

Beowulf Resume

• Use info from book to complete
• List his accomplishments
• List his skills

Next...

• You will create your own resume
• Use templates provided to create