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Student name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
MODULE 32
Develop a resume.
Objectives:
A. Define resume.
B. Compose
an accurate resume.
MODULE 32: INFORMATION SHEET
TO THE STUDENT: Read and study this information sheet and then
prepare your own resume.
What is a resume?
A resume (pronounced rez' oo ma)
according to the dictionary is "a summary; a statement of a job
applicant's previous employment, experience, education, etc." The goal of
a good resume is to get you an interview. Therefore, be sure to stress who you
are, what you can do, and what you have to offer the prospective employer.
Example of a resume
On page 5 you will find a sample resume. As you do more research on resumes, you will find ten or more recognized resume styles or forms. The sample will get you started on your first or most basic resume.
How to compose a resume
Now
that you have reviewed the basic resume, you have a good understanding of what
should be included in your resume. Remember, a resume is your personal
inventory of what you have to offer a potential employer. Therefore, you will
want to include the following sections in your resume:
Personal
Information:
Name, address (street address, city, state and ZIP Code) and telephone number with area code. Email addresses may be placed in this section.
Employment
Objective:
This
section tells the employer the position for which you are applying. Listed
below are two examples of employment objectives:
1. To
secure a position as welder.
2. To continue a career in carpentry with a reputable home improvement company.
Educational
Background:
Include
the name and address of the high school you attended. In this section you would
want to mention the curriculum studied, honors, awards, accomplishments, and/or
certificate received.
If
you have or are currently attending a career and technical school, you would
want to list this school also. Be sure to include the name of your shop as well
as the name, address, and honors or awards received at the career center. As
you progress into post-secondary education, you should list your most recent
education first and work backwards.
Employment
History:
In
describing your experience, give the dates on which you began and terminated
the job. Include in this section names and addresses of current or previous
employers. Always list the most recent or current employer first and work
backwards into the past. You will also want to include in this section your job
title, job duties and supervisor's name. Use action words to describe your job
duties. Example: "in charge
of," "responsible for," "assisted with," etc.
References:
Include
in this section the names of at least three people who can offer information
about you or provide you with a recommendation for the job. People who make
good references would be teachers, guidance counselors, employers, friends of
the family, or neighbors. Try to give thought to your references and select
only those people who can help you obtain the job. Avoid using high school
friends as references. Information you will need from each reference includes
name, title, company, address, phone number and email address. Be sure to
ask permission to use someone's name as a reference.
Optional:
Some people like to include additional sections in their resumes. You might like to include skills, hobbies, interests, club activities, etc. Nevertheless, keep these sections brief.
Steps in preparing a resume
1. Do a personal inventory by filling out the personal inventory sheet provided beginning on page 6. This will help you get everything organized on paper.
2. Choose a
format. You may follow the format provided in the sample resume or refer to
books in the library for other formats.
3. Write
your resume.
4. Edit
your resume. Your resume should be complete, easy to read and brief. Try to
keep it on one page. Proofread to make sure you have perfect spelling, grammar,
and punctuation.
5. Type
your resume.
6. Proofread,
proofread, and proofread the typed copy to make sure you have it perfect. Give
it to someone else to read. Sometimes when we work too long with a document, we
don’t see errors.
7. Be sure
your resume is attractively arranged on the page. If not, have it typed again.
8. Be sure
the resume is visually attractive, brief and informative.
Remember, your resume is an advertisement of yourself. You are the product and your resume is trying to sell you. Like any good ad, it should create interest and sell the product. In this case, it would sell you!
Common rules to follow when preparing a resume
1. Have at least a one-inch margin on all four sides of the paper.
2. Have
perfect typing -- avoid typographical errors and errors in grammar or
punctuation.
3. Use a
printer with a fresh cartridge or toner. Avoid light or uneven print, smudges,
etc.
4. Be
consistent in format and content. For example: If you have the name, address
and phone number for one job, provide it for all jobs. If you name the
supervisor in one job, name the supervisor in all your jobs.
5. Eliminate categories such as sex, marital status,
height, weight, etc. Modern resumes do not include these since most are illegal
questions to ask an applicant.
6.
When using an email address where you can be reached…do
not use personal addresses that may not give a professional appearance, such
as:
7. Because you may graduate with a nationally recognized
skill certificate, consider a second resume format:
Objective:
Skills:
Experience:
6. Send
only original resumes. Use a copier only if you cannot tell the difference
between the copy and the original -- they must be exact. Use good bond paper,
preferably in white, but ivory, gray, or pastel shades are becoming more
acceptable.
SCOTT DANIELS
R.
D. 2, BOX 84
ANYCITY,
PA 54321
Phone….Email
OBJECTIVE: Full-time position utilizing my
carpentry skills.
EDUCATION: Anycity High School
330 E. John Street,
Anycity, PA 54321
General
subjects - B average
Advanced
Math - A average
Anycity Career
& Technical School
575 Hospital
Road, Anycity, PA 54321
Enrolled
in Carpentry - B+ average
Class
projects included building garages, roofing and remodeling.
EXPERIENCE: Dale Smith Construction
244 Horner
Street, Anycity, PA 54321
Employed: September 1987 to present
Supervisor: Dale Smith
Duties: Framing, installing dry wall, building decks, roofing, and picking up supplies
Dairy Queen
100 Oak Street,
Anytown, PA 55443
Employed: April 1987 to September 1987
Supervisor: Sally Wallace
Duties: Serving customers, cleaning, handling money, and training new employees.
Self-employed
Built and sold
playground sets during the summer of 1986
SKILLS: Framing, roofing, some wiring
and plumbing.
Enjoy meeting
and talking to people.
INTERESTS: Enjoy riding motorcycles and dancing.
Member of VICA 3
years
Treasurer
- 1 year
Member of church
youth group 3 years
Lettered in high
school football 2
years
Member of
Student Council 3
years
Boy Scouts of
America 8
years
President
- 1 year
REFERENCES:
Mr. Duff Luther Mr. Matt Good Mr. James Reed
R. D. 3, Box 82 402 Oak Street 745 Harvest Drive
Anytown, PA 55443 Anycity, PA 54321 Anycity,
PA 54321
(814) 637-7789 (814) 637-0091 (814) 234-8903
Tech Instructor Contractor Coal Miner
MODULE
23: STUDENT ACTIVITIES
TO THE STUDENT: After
reading and studying the above Information Sheet, complete the following
activities.
Activity 1: Fill out this personal inventory
sheet. This way you will have collected all the information you need to begin
your resume.
PERSONAL INVENTORY SHEET
1.
NAME_______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
___________________________________________________________
CITY
____________________________________STATE________ ZIP __________
PHONE
_________________________________EMAIL ______________________
2. CAREER OBJECTIVE__________________________________________________
3. HIGH
SCHOOL_______________________________________________________
FIELD OF
STUDY____________________________________________
SPECIALIZED
COURSES_____________________________________
MEMBERSHIPS OR CLUBS____________________________________
ACTIVITIES_________________________________________________
LEADERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES________________________________
4. CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOOL ______________________________________
FIELD OF STUDY____________________________________________
SPECIALIZED
COURSES_____________________________________
MEMBERSHIPS OR
CLUBS____________________________________
ACTIVITIES
________________________________________________
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES________________________________
5. HOBBIES
____________________________________________________________
6.
TALENTS/SKILLS_____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
7.
EMPLOYER__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________PHONE_______________
JOB TITLE __________________________________________________
SUPERVISOR________________________________________________
DUTIES_____________________________________________________
DATE JOB BEGAN ________________JOB
ENDED________________
EMPLOYER__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________PHONE_______________
JOB TITLE
__________________________________________________
SUPERVISOR________________________________________________
DUTIES_____________________________________________________
DATE JOB BEGAN ________________JOB
ENDED________________
EMPLOYER__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________PHONE_______________
JOB TITLE __________________________________________________
SUPERVISOR________________________________________________
DUTIES_____________________________________________________
DATE JOB BEGAN ________________JOB
ENDED________________
8. REFERENCES:
NAME__________________________OCCUPATION____________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE_________________EMAIL___________________________
NAME__________________________OCCUPATION____________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE_________________EMAIL____________________________
NAME__________________________OCCUPATION____________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE_________________EMAIL____________________________
9. OTHER
INFORMATION:
Activity 2: After you have completed the personal
inventory form and typed your resume on the computer, be sure to save on disk
so corrections can be made. After your instructor approves your rough draft,
make any necessary corrections and print your resume.
MODULE 32: STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN
THIS MODULE
Pennsylvania’s Academic Standards for Career Education and Work
13.2.11. Career
Acquisition (Getting a Job)
E. Evaluate prepared career acquisition documents based upon industry acceptable practices.
·
Accuracy
·
Completeness
·
Neatness
·
Qualifications
Pennsylvania’s
Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening (RWSL)
1.1.11. Learning
to Read Independently
E. Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using new words acquired through the study of their relationships to other words. Use a dictionary or related reference.
1.4.11. Types
of Writing
E. Write a personal resume.
Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Self-Management: Assesses own knowledge, skills, and abilities accurately; sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; self-starter.
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