Creating a winning resume.

1. Creating a Winning
Résumé

2. REMEMBER
1. Your resume outlines your skills
and experiences so an employer
can get an idea how you can
contribute to their organization.
2. It takes 30 seconds or less for an
employer to decide whether
they like your resume.
3. While you may have all the
requirements for a job, your
resume is an important selling
tool which many employers use
to screen applicants, so your
resume is your initial
introduction.
Your Resume is a Selling Tool

3. Chronological
Functional
Hybrid
Résumé Types

4. Chronological:
• Presents work experience and
education in reverse time
sequence and lists achievements
and responsibilities under each
category.
• Demonstrates progression of
experience and growth.
• May raise questions if you have
changed employment frequently
Functional:
• Organizes experiences under major
skill headings, while degrees, job
titles, employers, and dates are listed
separately.
• Offers opportunity to present skills
gained outside of work.
• Is useful for those with limited work
experience or entering job market for
first time or those changing careers .
• Emphasizes qualifications and
accomplishments instead of specific
jobs.
Hybrid:
• This format offers the best of both
worlds.
• This format showcases skills and
highlights that are placed at the top of
the document before a detailed work
history.
• It is very well received by hiring
authorities.
Résumé Types

5. PARTS OF A RESUME
Name
Address
Reliable telephone number
For any telephone number given out in a job
search, the voicemail message must be
professional sounding because this may be the
potential employers first impression of you.
E-mail address
The e-mail address you use in your job search must
be professional looking because this may be the
potential employers first impression of you.
Objective
The more specific you can be with an
objective the better. A one-size-fits-all approach
will not impress potential employers. Clearly state
the type of job you are hoping to get Use the job
titles the potential employers
use, if appropriate.
Work Experience
List formal jobs and names of employers
from wherever you have worked.
Include informal jobs you have had such as
cutting grass, babysitting, and even lemonade
stand sales.
Include any internships or job shadowing
you have completed
Education History
Begin with the most recent information
and work backward.
High school students can list your
high school and current GPA
and career pathway if applicable.
Military Service
List Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps if applicable
Skills, Awards, Certifications
Include recognition for achievements in
and out of school: certificates (such as honor roll),sports awards,
Certification earned in career technical
education course, Volunteer and any community recognition
References
As you build your resume, begin
creating a list of people you can use as
References.
Get permission from individuals you
plan to use as references.
Avoid using family members.

6. General Tips for Resumes:
• Keep your wording simple but include details that highlight your skills and
strengths.
• Do not use contractions or abbreviations, such as “don’t” for
“do not” or “asst” for “assistant.”
• Double check to make sure there are no errors with grammar, punctuation
or spelling in your resume.