Résumés
A résumé is a document you give to people you want to hire you. It includes basic information about you and your skills; it should show the prospective employer why he/she should hire you instead of someone else.
The basic format for a résumé follows a basic format that can be modified as necessary.
Your Contact Information
The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer
can contact you.
First Last Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Landline or Cell)
Email Address
Education
In the education section of your resume, list the school you attend and any
awards or honors (like the National Honor Society) you have earned.
High School
Awards, Honors
Experience
This section of your resume includes your work history. If you have had a job
before, list the company you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you
held and a bulleted list of responsibilities. If you haven't had a regular job
before, it's fine to include positions like baby sitting or pet sitting and any
volunteer experiences you might have.
Company #1
City, State
Dates Worked
Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements
Company #2
City, State
Dates Worked
Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements
Skills
Include skills related to the position / career field that you are applying for
i.e. computer skills, language skills.
References available upon request
There is no need to include references on your resume.
Rather, have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.
Click here to view a PowerPoint slide show on how to assemble a résumé.