Resumes

What is a Resume?
A resume is a personal summary of your
professional history and qualifications.

It includes information about:

• Your career goals
• Education
• Work experience
• Activities
• Any special skills you might have.
Key Components
• Heading
• Objective
• Education
• Skills
• Experience
• References
Additional Components
• Personal Skills and Assets
• Honors, awards and activities
• Foreign language proficiency
• Computer skills & applications
• Volunteer experiences
Formatting & Appearance
• Make your name stand out with a bold, larger
font size
• Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman,
Arial, or Courier
• Type Size: 10 - 12 Point
• White or light gray quality bond paper
• Use a laser printer for best finish
Heading
Includes contact information:
▫ Top of the page
▫ Name: large and bold- so it stands out!
▫ Address: street, town, state & zip code
▫ Email address: professional looking
(king4ever@[Link] is not appropriate) check e-
mail on a daily basis
Sample Headings
Mike Jones
1 Meadow Way
Altamonte Springs, FL 32116
(407) 555-1234
MikeJones@[Link]

Susan Williams
SusanWilliams@[Link]
Current Address Permanent Address
325 Maple St 55 Sycamore Drive
Orlando, FL 32837 Miami, FL 36829
(407) 555-3357 (305) 555-4429

CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837 • (407) 555-8975 • CSmith@[Link]
 CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 555-8975 • ChrisSmith@[Link]
Objective
• What is an objective?
▫ A one sentence summary of position desired.
 Short
 Specific
 Tailored to the position
• What does an objective do?
▫ Clarifies the purpose of your resume
▫ Presents a clear statement of your goals
Sample Objectives
• Part-time position at spa or salon

• Receptionist at a veterinarian’s office

• Customer service representative at a call center

• Hostess at a upscale restaurant

• A part-time job or summer internship at a

communications firm

• Part-time retail sales position in a clothing store

Personal Skills and Assets
A couple of sentences or bullets that describe
what you are like as a person and how you do
things, including attitudes, work habits, etc.
• This is a useful section, especially if you do not
have much work experience.
• Think of the skills you use in school that
employers want!!!
▫ Punctuality, Time Management, Teamwork
 CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 555-8975 • ChrisSmith@[Link]
_____________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE
Part time position as a clerk in a dental office
Sample Personal Skills and Assets
Hard Working Team Player Able to multitask
Responsible Works well with Confident
people
Goal Oriented Honest
Enthusiastic
Self-Starter
Punctual
Motivated
Friendly
Willing to Learn
Flexible
Quick Learner
Sample Personal Skills and Assets
Section
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS
I am a hard working man who is willing to learn more. I am
responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am
friendly person who enjoys helping others.
Education
• Name and location of the school
• Major, minor and area of concentration
• Graduation
• GPA – if 3.2 or higher
• Relevant Coursework
Education- Relevant Courses

• List relevant courses that:

▫ Help you stand out from the crowd
▫ Have provided you with specific skills or
knowledge
Samples of Education Section
EDUCATION
Winter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology; Marketing
•Received an award for being a best student

EDUCATION Colonial High School Orlando, FL

High school student
•Graduate 2009
•Composite Act score of 15
•GPA of 3.1
•Relevant Courses: Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Calculus
 CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 555-8975 • ChrisSmith@[Link]
___________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE
Part time position as a clerk in a dental office

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS

I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am
responsible, motivated, educated and punctual. I am friendly person
who enjoys helping others.

EDUCATION
Winter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student
Experience
• Remember – Experience can be:
▫ Paid part-time/full-time positions
▫ Internships
▫ Volunteer work/ Community Service
▫ Club/campus group involvement
▫ Summer Jobs
Sample Experience Section
WORK EXPERIENCE
2005-present Pizza Paradiso Orlando, FL
Waitress
• Provided excellent guest service
• Dealt with complaints
• Took orders and served guests in timely manner
• Handled cash

WORK EXPERIENCE
VALLEY STATE BANK, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer
service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan
payments and deposits/withdrawals
 CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 555-8975 • ChrisSmith@[Link]
___________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE
Part time position as a clerk in a dental office

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS

I am a hard working man who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated,
educated and punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.

EDUCATION
Winter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student

WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and
deposits/withdrawals
Specialized Skills
• Include skills that make
you unique, such as
computer skills, foreign
language skills, or military
service.

• Be specific in describing
your special skills; name
computer programs you
know, how long you
studied a foreign language,
or your dates of military
service.
Sample Skills Section
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and
Microsoft Publisher

LANGUAGES
English
 CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 555-8975 • ChrisSmith@[Link]
___________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE
Part time position as a clerk in a dental office

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS

I am a hard working man who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and
punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.

EDUCATION
Winter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student

WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint,
Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher

LANGUAGES
English
References
• If your resume is strong, it is enough to state
that references are available upon request
• Choose references that are knowledgeable about
your skills, abilities, and work ethics. Former
employers, teachers, and counselors would be
good references, your friends and relatives
would not.
• Always obtain permission from references in
advance and provide them with current resume
Sample References
REFERENCES
Kristin Wilkin, English Teacher, Winter Park High School, 407-623-2476

Bob Jones, Supervisor, Valley State Bank, 407-889-2345

REFERENCES
Kristin Wilkin Bob Jones
English Teacher Supervisor
Winter Park High School Valley State Bank
407-623-1476 407-889-2345
 CHRIS SMITH
83 Prospect Road • Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 555-8975 • ChrisSmith@[Link]
___________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE
Part time position as a clerk in a dental office

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS

I am a hard working young lady who is willing to learn more. I am responsible, motivated, educated and
punctual. I am friendly person who enjoys helping others.

EDUCATION
Winter Park High School Winter Park, FL
Aug 2005–present
•Graduating May 2009
•GPA 3.0
•Relevant Courses: Business Systems Technology,
Marketing, Biology
•Received an award for being a best student

WORK EXPERIENCE
Valley State Bank, Huntington, IN
Bank Teller, Summers 2005 & 2006
• Provided friendly, professional customer service
• Issued money orders, travelers checks, loan payments and deposits/withdrawals
COMPUTER SKILLS
Experienced with Macintosh, IBM PC, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel,
and Microsoft Publisher

LANGUAGES
English
REFERENCES
Kristin Wilkin, English Teacher, Winter Park High School, 407-623-2476

Bob Jones, Supervisor, Valley State Bank, 407-889-2345

Remember

Always submit a cover letter with your resume

A resume does not get you a job…

A resume does get you an interview.

And, putting time and consideration

into your resume is one of the
best ways to prepare for your interviews!

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