Chapter 12 | Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts m0 A résumé should be short—no more than one page—and contain only the most {important information. Inctude relevant work experience on a résumé. If n0 ‘work experience has been gained so far concentrate on the activities that show skills ard abilities and how they relate to the job. The following isa sample résumé format: ‘Name (fist name first) Home street address City, Stet, ZIP code Phone aumber where you can be reached. Email address Objective: Discuss the job for which the résumé is being reviewed. (Customize the objec- tive as necessary for specific positions.) Qualifications: List the applicant’ skills and capabilities. Experience: Demonstrate how these skills and capabilities impacted past jobs, volunteer cffortsor classroom experiences. List all jobs here, beginning with the most Education: Include the applicant’ high schoo current courses college status (i. junior, senios), and List references (on a separate page) or the phrase" References available on request” Special Skills, Training, or Certifications: References are unrelated people who know the applicant well and can provide information about that applicant. Specifically, the person’ character, work abil- itylethis,or academic standing. Some people to consider as references are teach- er, previous supervisors, church leaders, and neighbors. It is considerate to ask these people first before using them as job references. Be sure to have their ful ‘names, addresses, and phone numbers when applying. In most cases, emphasize a current job. The other work experience is important as well.As an applicant gains more work experience, he or she can eliminate less important items, An applicant who has recently graduated from high school, would state on the education lineChapter 12 | Building a Successful Career inthe Industry Education: me | 2008; Diplome, High | fammusa'sou School, Town, State Et ages | Course: = | | ode = oo | eS | Level | Certificate of Recognition fiom the | sists National Restaurant | \seprne tli pens eh) Association 1 ogamejee caer Arésumé changes as | + tatauporpapmnenepate cnc the applicant gains + Sie rata eae more experience, pepe training,and educa- | "spammed ite tion. Like a portfolio, | + shiniemcpemnyntntiarpepm developing a isumé is an ongoing process. No matter how much experience an appli- cant has,a résamé 5 Garnet et should be an easy-to- read outline of suc- | mermnsranaon sone ‘cesses and achieve- iments, Figure 12.3 is Figure 12.8: A sample résumé. a completed scmple : résumé Essential Skills Successful Résumé ‘A résumé isa seling too It's chance to sel the applicant in short, powerful state- ments, Potential employers decide after reading the fst few lines whether they wil cal the applicant in“or an interview. How can applicants increase thelr chances at geting an interview? Use tese basi ps to create a successiul résumé: "© Include all important information such as name, address; elephone number, and temall addres in case the résumé gets separated from the cover ltr. ™Chapter 12 | Founcations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Successful Résumé (continued) Use active language. ‘Avoid using buzawerds or jargon. 1 Shaw off accomplishments. Employers want to know what the aplicant has accom plished, not what his or her responsibilities or duties wer. If possible, quantify achieve- ‘mants with percents or dollars Put work experience fis unless just entering th jb ‘matte; then showease education fist. List degrees, GPA, honor, scholarship, and ssccomplishments "Include professional references that speak about accomplishments. Grab the employers atietion! "© Leate whitespace and use headings and section breaks Visual layout is important. If itloaks unprofessional or cluttered, a résumé wll not impress the employes 1 Kap the length af a résumé to one to two pages. The eriployer needs just enough infarmation about accomplishments to make a decision about an interview. 'Ediand prolread any résumé or cover letter before sending it out, ma Video 2ésumés and Blogs The use of vdeo résumés isan emerging trend Its a new technique that allows a potential employe to see appicants-how they present themseves, speak, and dress. 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