Resume Basics

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Resume Basics

• Ms. Blair

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What is a Resume?Why would you need one?
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Resume Basics

• 1 page
• Clear Concise
• Free of Errors
• Accurate Honest
• Use Consistent Formatting

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Bragging?

• Be Honest Without Being Modest

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Formatting

• Use whatever you know (word, publisher, tabs,
  charts.)
• Keep it simple - not too complicated or flashy.
• Use bullets, varied fonts, underlines, capital
  letters, italics, etc. to make details stand out.
  

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Headings

• Your Headings Should be Custom-Made to Reflect
  Your Experience Qualifications
• Your Headings Should Give An Overview
• Your Headings Should Highlight the Qualifications
  Needed for the Position

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Common Headings

• Objective
• Summary of Qualifications
• Related Experience
• Community Service
• Education
• Honors Awards
• References

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Dates

• All dates listed on your resume should be of a
  consistent format
• Example
• 6/04-8/05 or June, 2004 August, 2005

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References

• References are people who can be contacted to
  give information about you.
• Personal vs. Professional References.
• You can include them on your resume (at the
  bottom), attach them as a separate page, or write
  references available upon request at the bottom
  of your resume.

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Grammar

• Use ACTION WORDS
• Pay attention to past and present tenses.
• Example Coordinated exercise programs for
  children that met requirements.