RESUME BUILDING

PRLP

WHAT IS A
RESUME AND WHY
IS IT IMPORTANT?
A resume is a summary of background,
skills and qualifications, which is sent to
employers for review.
Serves as your first impression to the
employer
A well-written resume shows the
employer your professionalism and
improves your chances of receiving an
interview.
This is your chance to brag on yourself for
your accomplishments

IMPORTANT
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
WRITING YOUR RESUME

Its not just what you are able to do, but how
well you can do the job being pursued

By presenting specifics, the reader will gain a

much better picture of your skill set and add to
your credibility
Position your resume by considering the
qualifications and requirements for the job being
pursued and addressing those in the resume
Remember though that a Professional Resume
is always an evolving document, which improves
over the period of time, during your career, so
keep modifying and improving on it after its first
draft and keep its different versions with you as
you move forward in your chosen career.

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Did you know that on average an employer
or Recruiter takes only 8-10 seconds to screen
your Resume and Job Application Cover Letter
before considering an applicant to be called
for an interview? The writing in your resume
should be brief and to the point!
Your Professional Resume needs to be
factually accurate, including dates of
employment, education completed, job titles,
and skills possessed in each role
demonstrating your growth as a professional
in each individual role
Use of proper grammar, spelling, and
punctuation is a must

PARTS OF A RESUME
oObjective
oEducation
oAbilities & Talents
oSkills & Achievements
oCommunity service
oExperience (if applicable)
oReferences

OBJECTIVE
oYour objective should be the reason you are submitting the resume. It
is so much more than just writing, Hey, hire me. Im super
awesome.
oYour objective is carefully researched and tailored to fit the job youre
applying for.
oExamples:
oSeeking a position as a cashier at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store where I can
use my communication skills
oI am seeking a summer internship at Mylan Pharmaceuticals where I can use my
organizational skills
oA dedicated and hardworking student who would benefit from receiving the
PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP

EDUCATION
oThis section can highlight:
oYour GPA
oWhere you went to school (can have more than one)
oEast Fairmont High School Spring 2016
oPressley Ridge Laurel Park Fall 2015

oWhat specific classes you took as they relate to your

objective
oEx. Animal Science, Welding IV, Game Design I, Child Care III

Tip- Do not include GPA if less than 3.0

ABILITIES & TALENTS

oList positive leadership skills and things you
are good at
oExperience that pertains to the job you want:
oExcel and Word experience is important to college
and administrative jobs but maybe not in Welding
oParticipating in Art Exhibits

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

oAny awards youve received (Ex. Honor Roll, Student
Council)
oCertifications (Ex. OSHA, Welding, ToolingU)
oAny presentations youve done? (Ex. Social Studies
fair, Science Fair, Young Writers contest)

COMMUNITY SERVICE
oInclude where you did this
work, when, and what you did
oThis section is especially
important in college seeking
resumes

EXPERIENCE
oIf youve at a job, include where it was, when you
worked there, and what your responsibilities were
oThis section could also include experience with a
skill previously mentioned even if you werent paid(Ex. Welder/ Carpenter at a local machine shop or
technical center; Babysitter for Neighborhood)
oList them in descending order (present to past)

REFERENCES
oChoose people who will say positive things on your
behalf. These can include teachers, neighbors,
previous employers, etc.

QUESTIONS?