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Write a RÉSUMÉ!

Show Yourself Off:

Practicum in Education and Training

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Résumé

A brief summary of your personal, educational and

professional qualifications and experiences.

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Résumé Objective

 describe the purpose of your résumé

 customize to match the position you are applying for

 describe skills you bring to the prospective employer

 entice a hiring manager to read your résumé

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Examples of Résumé

Objectives

Education and Training

 To obtain employment in the field of education.

 To secure a position with __________where I can utilize my _____________ skills.

 To obtain a position that will enable me to enhance my skills and knowledge in

_________________ .

 High school Education and Training student seeking opportunity to learn and improve

_______________skills.

 To obtain a position that allows me to_______________.

 I am seeking employment (internship) _______________________.

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Take Inventory of Your Skills

 Organizational, Educational, Communication

 Interpersonal/Ability to work well with people

 Knowledge and experience in ______________

 Fluent in both English and Spanish (or other

language)

 Fluent in English and conversational Spanish (or

other language)

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Employment Record

Jobs - Duties, dates, companies, and addresses of

one’s present and/or previous work experiences.

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Reference

A person to whom one refers for testimony as to

another’s character, abilities, etc.

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Chronological Résumé

It is the most common type of résumé. It lists and

highlights your work experience, education and

personal information.

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Functional Résumé

Allows you to focus on your skills when you do not have

previous work experience to highlight.

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Résumé Tips

 Make it brief and concise

 Make it easy to read

 Make it visually appealing

 Use white or off white paper only, and DO NOT use

scented papers!

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Résumé Tips

 Proofread your resume. Look for spelling and

grammatical errors.

 Use “action words” to highlight your accomplishments

and achievements.

 Show YOURSELF Off!!!

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“ACTION” Words

 Elected (ex., elected class resident)

 Chosen (ex., chosen tennis team captain)

 Awarded

 Presented

 Voted

 Achieved

 Excelled

 Accomplished

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Chronological Résumé Sample

Jack Smith (317) 555-0101 (home)

1111 S. North St. (317) 555-1100 (fax)

Sometown, IN 47000 jacksmith@online.com

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JOB OBJECTIVE

 Desire a position in office management, personnel services or labor relations.

 Prefer a position requiring multiple responsibilities and a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 Ace Business College, Chicago, IL - Graduate of two-year management training

 program with emphasis on labor management studies.

 Benjamin Franklin High School, Windfall, IN - General studies diploma with

 emphasis on business related studies.

 U.S. Army - Inventory and supply control.

 Other — Continuing education classes and workshops in business communications,

 customer relations and marketing

EXPERIENCE

 1987 to present - Returned to college to continue education and complete

 degree work. Learned to operate word processing and data entry equipment.

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Functional Résumé Sample

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Your Name

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

Phone number

Email Address

OBJECTIVE OR SUMMARY

 A resume Objective or Summary can help describe the value you bring to a prospective employer and entice a hiring

manager to read your resume.

Professional Experience

 Job Title

 Company and Location

 Action words + Keywords + Skills + Knowledge

 Be specific by using numbers and percentages

Relevant Skills

 Skill Group or Title: List skills here

 Education

Example Education:

 High School diploma, East Central High School, San Antonio, Texas, 2012

 B.S., Computer Science (High Honors), University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas, 2016

Be sure to “Show” yourself off!!

This is your chance to make yourself SHINE!!!

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References and Resources

 Achieve Texas

http://www.achievetexas.org/

AchieveTexas is an education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of

success. It allows students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and

postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and

active citizenship.

 Microsoft Office

http://www.Office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/

Download free templates for resumes, spreadsheets, documents, calendars, certificates,

labels, business cards, and more for Microsoft Office products.

 Résumé Templates

http://www.Resumetemplates.org

You will find over 250 free résumé templates along with tips for writing your résumé and the

job interview process.

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