Transcript Resume Basics - Waterford Union High School

Resume Basics
What is a Resume and Why do we
care?
 A resume is a brief profile of yourself
that employers use to decide who to
hire.
 Resumes are important because
employers will receive anywhere from
25 to 1,000 applications per job and
usually spend only 15-30 seconds
looking at each.
Parts of a Resume
 Contact information
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name
address
phone number
email
Skill Set (Optional)
 A list that showcases your most effective
skills and experiences as they pertain to
your job search.
 Skill set for an administrative assistant:
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Telephone & Front Desk Reception
Customer Service
Filing
Database & Records Management
Executive & Administrative Support
Reports & Spreadsheets
Complaint Handling
Data Entry (75 WPM)
Qualifications Summary
 A brief paragraph that declares what the candidate can
do for the targeted company, placing the company’s
needs first. A wise applicant always uses a Qualifications
Summary, either by itself or combined with a Skill Set.
 Qualifications Summary for a pharmacist:
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Licensed pharmacist with nine years of experience
providing pharmacy services in a retail setting. Outstanding
interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing
positive relationships with customers, pharmaceutical
representatives/manufacturers, medical professionals,
healthcare organizations and insurance providers.
Respected leader, able to train and manage diverse teams
to deliver peak performance. Dedicated to providing quality
patient care and fast and accurate medication dispensing.
Education
 Summarize your educational career.
Tell where you went, when you went
(in years), and if you think it will
help, your GPA.
 If you are currently enrolled:
 Waterford High School, Waterford, WI
 GPA: 3.2
 Expected graduation June 2012.
Work Experience
 List all current or previous jobs. Start with the
most current and work backwards. Also
include any major volunteer work that would
impress an employer.
 For each job you need to list:
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the company
city and state
starting and ending months and years
position or title you held
accomplishments
responsibilities
 List job duties in a bulleted list (3-5 duties)
 Begin each duty with a strong action verb (present
tense for current jobs, past tense for past jobs)
Sample Jobs
2003-present, The Smith Family
Babysitter
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Provide quality childcare for three children ranging in age
from newborn to 9 years old.
Prepare meals; ensure cleanliness of kitchen after meals.
Organize toys and perform general housekeeping duties.
June 2009-present, Burlington Hospital
Pediatric Ward Volunteer
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Read and play games with children.
Organize and ensure cleanliness of childcare area.
Assist in setting up and organizing activities and supplies.
Activities, Honors, Awards
 Activities: List any significant activities
that would demonstrate leadership,
communication skills, and perseverance.
 Honors and Awards: If the award is well
known, just list it. If it is not well know,
briefly state what it is for.
 Additional Information: Anything else
that would help your potential employer
hire you. This should only include items
that don’t logically fit anywhere else.
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
 Typing speed: 75 WPM.
References
 Include three references if you have space left to
fill.
 Do not list relatives or friends. List managers,
employers, or people of importance who can vouch
for your character.
 If you have no space, simply write “References
available upon request.”
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Name of person
Person’s job or title
Company name
Work address
Phone number
Resume Tips
 Put the most important information
first (unless listing things in
chronological order).
 Begin sentences with action verbs.
 Ex. Directed, lead, created, supervised
 Examples of non-action verbs: was, did
 NO personal pronouns (I, me, my).
 Limit the resume to one page.