1. Jason White 1111 N. Orchard Boise, Id. 83705 (208) 888-0009 I LIKE TO WATCH MOVIES AND PLAY VIDEO GAMES SO I THINK MY FIRST JOB SHOULD BE AT STAR VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

2. Resume Defined ► A written document that lists: ○ Work Experience ○ Skills ○ Educational Background

3. Students Need Resume Writing Skills ► Jobs ► To request letters of recommendation ► College Admission ► College Scholarships

4. The Basics ► Must be typed ► Printed on quality paper ► Keep it to one page ► Tell the truth ► Customize the objective statement to fit the purpose ► Edit, Edit, Edit

5. ► Contact information ► Objective ► Education ► Work Experience ► Volunteer or community service ► Relevant talents or skills ► Honors and awards ► Extra-curricular activities Datasheet

6. Active Voice ► Begin phrases with a verb and use words like: received recommended represented revised selected strengthened structured suggested supervised taught trained transformed upgraded utilized validated wrote Implemented improved mediated motivated negotiated operated organized oversaw participated performed planned prepared presented published pursued assisted accomplished contributed coordinated created developed designed defined earned evaluated examined facilitated fulfilled generated headed identified

7. References ► Must be adults ► Can’t use parents or relatives ► Can speak about your work ethic ► The standard is three ► Need to ask them “ Yes, I would love to be a reference for you! Good luck!”