Resumes!

Resume is due Friday.

Here are some notes taken in class:

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Header: Top, includes large name, address, email, phone number, name is large and legible.

     Example: John Smith

          JOHN.SMITH@GMAIL.COM

                    1234 S 12 W

                    Riverton, UT 84065

Objective: optional. Why you are applying and for what job.

Example: To obtain part time employment.

Education: Include most current school (OHMS). GPA: ONLY include if it is OVER a 3.5. Include special activities/classes: SBO, stage crew, newspaper, NJHS, jazz band, AP classes, honors classes, etc.

     EX: Oquirrh Hills Middle School

12949 South 2700 West

Riverton, Utah 84065

Work /Volunteer Experience: Employer: who is in charge. Write the person’s or company’s name. Include list of responsibilities.

     EXAMPLE:

     EXAMPLE:

Activities: extra curricular—

ex: sports, singing lessons, theater, clubs, Scouts, Youth Group,

Skills: Computer skills, construction skills, creative skills

     Ex: Microsoft Office, type, Photoshop, InDesign, html,

References: Three people that will say positive things about you. Never a parent/family member. Never a friend.

1.       Academic Life(teacher, principal),

2.       Personal Life (youth leader, ecclesiastical, neighbor)

3.       Work Life (employer)

Other: certificates/license

     Ex: CPR certification, hunter safety, Eagle Scout, Awards—Eagle of the Quarter, Honor Roll,

Don’t forget:

·  Capitalization

·  Punctuation

·  Spelling

·  Make yourself look as good as possible, but don’t LIE