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Resume Writing
To receive the full benefit of this course, the staff
of the Montgomery County Public Library strongly
recommends attending in person. Individual
assistance with each exercise is provided in class as
well as a Question & Answer session with our
instructors.
Objectives
• Review the purpose of a
  resume
• Learn the types of resumes
• Demonstrate how to create
  a chronological resume
• Discuss the importance of
  keywords
What Is a Resume?
• Personal summary of your professional history
• Includes anything a person wants to express
  about:
  – Career Goals
  – Education
  – Experience
  – Activities
  – Honors
General Guidelines
• Length: Limit resume to
  one typed page

• Font: Arial or Times New
  Roman
  – Between 10 – 12 point font

• Paper: Use 8 1/2 inch x
  11 inch paper
  – White, light cream or grey
Preliminary Research
• Find Out:
  – General job information
  – Desired qualifications and skills
  – Key values and key words
• Look on:
  – Company website
  – Job advertisement
  – Any publications about the company
    (magazines, articles, etc.)
Types of Resumes
• There are three types of resumes:
   – Chronological
   – Functional
   – Combination

     We will demonstrate how to create a
     chronological resume in this class.
The Chronological Resume
• The most commonly used resume format is the
  chronological resume. On a chronological
  resume, your work history is listed by job title
  beginning with your current or most recent job.
• The chronological resume works best for job
  seekers who:
  – Want to showcase a steady employment history
  – Are looking for a position that matches or logically
    progresses from previous jobs
  – Are seeking a conventional position, such as an office
    clerk, accountant, or teacher
The Chronological Resume
The Functional Resume
• The functional resume highlights your skills without
  revealing the dates associated with your job history.
  The functional resume minimizes specific job titles and
  eliminates dates of employment, while emphasizing
  your abilities and skills.
• The functional resume works well if you:
   – Have worked many different jobs or possess very diverse
     skills
   – Have skills that relate to the position, but not a lot of
     previous work experience in the field
   – Have gaps in employment history, are a recent graduate or
     are changing careers
   – Are a mature worker who wants to de-emphasize your age
The Functional Resume
The Combination Resume
• The combination resume format combines the
  functional and chronological formats. It includes
  functional skill categories, but also lists
  employment dates.
• This format works well for job seekers who:
  – May have obtained the required skills from seemingly
    unrelated industries or jobs
  – Are trying to change careers and want to emphasize
    transferable skills
  – Have had a steady work history
The Combination Resume
SECTIONS
Your Resume

                         Contact Information
Objective



                           Experience



 Education

                         Interests
Contact Information

• Include:
  –   Name
  –   Permanent and/or campus addresses
  –   Permanent and/or campus phone numbers
  –   Email address

  If you do not include contact information
  (how to reach you), your resume will most
  probably be thrown in the trash.
Contact Information

           Joe Smith
     241 West Locust Street
    Mount Sterling, KY 40353
        (859) 999-9999
       email@gmail.com
____________________________
Objective Statements
• Two different approaches to objective
  statements
  – Brief and to the point
  – Detailed description of desired position and
    qualifications


                        You must decide which
                         approach is best!
First Approach: Brief
   To seek the position of factory worker

Seeking to obtain a position of administrative
                   support

       To obtain position as a waitress
Second Approach: Descriptive
To work in an organization where my technical skills will
be best utilized and provide my career a rapid and good
                         growth

A data entry clerk position where I can utilize my skills
   and work experience to improve efficiency and
               profitability of company

 To obtain a waitress position in the Food and Beverage
Industry with a challenging company that offers me the
      possibility of professional growth and career
               advancement opportunities
Work Experience
• Include positions you have held which are
  related, in some way, to the job you are
  seeking.
  – Can be both paid and volunteer positions

• Be creative with this section of your resume
  by describing and emphasizing your
  experiences in the most relevant way
  possible.
Work Experience
Server                    May 2003 – June 2006
Applebees, Mount Sterling, Kentucky
       -Provided customers with superior service and
        ensure their comfort in an upscale restaurant
        environment

Swim Coach                Summers 2004 – 2005
Montgomery County Swim Team, Mt. Sterling, Ky.
      -Improved the swimming skills of children ages 4-
       18 while encouraging the children to stay on task
      -Constructed line-ups for a competitive
        advantage at swim meets
Education
• Beginning with the highest level of
  educational achievement, include:
  – University attended
  – Majors/Minors
  – Date of program completion information
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts             May 2006
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Minor: Psychology

Greenup County High School
Greenup County, Kentucky
Action Verb List
• Action phrases will help you avoid being too
  brief and from understanding your
  qualifications. See the handout for a chart of
  action words.
• Example:
  – Before: Was involved in modernization
  – After: Modernized
Activities, Honors, Volunteer Experience
Sterling Equestrian Team      Women In Business
Delta Gamma                   Mt. Sterling Library
Saint Joseph Hospital         Humane Society

• Include relevant activities, honors, and volunteer
  experiences
• Any special certifications you have
  - First Aid Certification
  - Heavy Equipment Operation
Extra Tips
• Ultimate goal is to get an interview.
• Employer will only take 15 seconds to glance at a
  resume.
• Most resumes are scanned by a computer for
  keywords, so match the words in advertisement
  in your resume.
• Have a copy of your resume in plain text to email
  to employer. To save in plain text:
            In Microsoft Word, go to Save As and
            save the file in text only format.
Extra Tips
• Have someone read over your resume for
  errors that spellcheck doesn’t find.
      Ex: Using their instead of there
             Confusing two & too
• Microsoft Word has several resume templates.
     - We are using Chronological Resume –CV (Modern)
• Have white space in the resume so its not
  overwhelming to the reader.
White Space
GOOD         BAD
Important Tip!
Bad grammar is a terrible issue in many resumes. Here is one
    of the most frequently misused word combinations.
AN – The form of “a” used before words that begin with a vowel or an u
        unpronounced consonant such as “h” in some cases.
        Example: We had lunch an hour ago.
                   I saw an ostrich at the zoo.

AND – This word is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses; to create the
        meaning of together with, along with, as well as, or in addition to.
        Example: I stuffed envelopes and answered the phones.
                   We fed the dog and the cats.

Used together appropriately:

An ostrich answered the phones and fed the dog an hour ago.
Where Can You Go For Advice About
             Your Resume?
•     Electronic Resumes
      Santa Clara University
      http://www.scu.edu/careercenter/students/prepare/resumes/electronicres.cfm


•     Career OneStop Resume Guide
      http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/Introduction.aspx


•     Resume Builder
      http://www.howtowritearesume.net/


•     Free online resume class
      http://www.blueskyresumes.com/free-resume-help/
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Resume Writing

  • 2. To receive the full benefit of this course, the staff of the Montgomery County Public Library strongly recommends attending in person. Individual assistance with each exercise is provided in class as well as a Question & Answer session with our instructors.
  • 3. Objectives • Review the purpose of a resume • Learn the types of resumes • Demonstrate how to create a chronological resume • Discuss the importance of keywords
  • 4. What Is a Resume? • Personal summary of your professional history • Includes anything a person wants to express about: – Career Goals – Education – Experience – Activities – Honors
  • 5. General Guidelines • Length: Limit resume to one typed page • Font: Arial or Times New Roman – Between 10 – 12 point font • Paper: Use 8 1/2 inch x 11 inch paper – White, light cream or grey
  • 6. Preliminary Research • Find Out: – General job information – Desired qualifications and skills – Key values and key words • Look on: – Company website – Job advertisement – Any publications about the company (magazines, articles, etc.)
  • 7. Types of Resumes • There are three types of resumes: – Chronological – Functional – Combination We will demonstrate how to create a chronological resume in this class.
  • 8. The Chronological Resume • The most commonly used resume format is the chronological resume. On a chronological resume, your work history is listed by job title beginning with your current or most recent job. • The chronological resume works best for job seekers who: – Want to showcase a steady employment history – Are looking for a position that matches or logically progresses from previous jobs – Are seeking a conventional position, such as an office clerk, accountant, or teacher
  • 10. The Functional Resume • The functional resume highlights your skills without revealing the dates associated with your job history. The functional resume minimizes specific job titles and eliminates dates of employment, while emphasizing your abilities and skills. • The functional resume works well if you: – Have worked many different jobs or possess very diverse skills – Have skills that relate to the position, but not a lot of previous work experience in the field – Have gaps in employment history, are a recent graduate or are changing careers – Are a mature worker who wants to de-emphasize your age
  • 12. The Combination Resume • The combination resume format combines the functional and chronological formats. It includes functional skill categories, but also lists employment dates. • This format works well for job seekers who: – May have obtained the required skills from seemingly unrelated industries or jobs – Are trying to change careers and want to emphasize transferable skills – Have had a steady work history
  • 14. SECTIONS Your Resume Contact Information Objective Experience Education Interests
  • 15. Contact Information • Include: – Name – Permanent and/or campus addresses – Permanent and/or campus phone numbers – Email address If you do not include contact information (how to reach you), your resume will most probably be thrown in the trash.
  • 16. Contact Information Joe Smith 241 West Locust Street Mount Sterling, KY 40353 (859) 999-9999 email@gmail.com ____________________________
  • 17. Objective Statements • Two different approaches to objective statements – Brief and to the point – Detailed description of desired position and qualifications You must decide which approach is best!
  • 18. First Approach: Brief To seek the position of factory worker Seeking to obtain a position of administrative support To obtain position as a waitress
  • 19. Second Approach: Descriptive To work in an organization where my technical skills will be best utilized and provide my career a rapid and good growth A data entry clerk position where I can utilize my skills and work experience to improve efficiency and profitability of company To obtain a waitress position in the Food and Beverage Industry with a challenging company that offers me the possibility of professional growth and career advancement opportunities
  • 20. Work Experience • Include positions you have held which are related, in some way, to the job you are seeking. – Can be both paid and volunteer positions • Be creative with this section of your resume by describing and emphasizing your experiences in the most relevant way possible.
  • 21. Work Experience Server May 2003 – June 2006 Applebees, Mount Sterling, Kentucky -Provided customers with superior service and ensure their comfort in an upscale restaurant environment Swim Coach Summers 2004 – 2005 Montgomery County Swim Team, Mt. Sterling, Ky. -Improved the swimming skills of children ages 4- 18 while encouraging the children to stay on task -Constructed line-ups for a competitive advantage at swim meets
  • 22. Education • Beginning with the highest level of educational achievement, include: – University attended – Majors/Minors – Date of program completion information
  • 23. Education Bachelor of Fine Arts May 2006 University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas Minor: Psychology Greenup County High School Greenup County, Kentucky
  • 24. Action Verb List • Action phrases will help you avoid being too brief and from understanding your qualifications. See the handout for a chart of action words. • Example: – Before: Was involved in modernization – After: Modernized
  • 25. Activities, Honors, Volunteer Experience Sterling Equestrian Team Women In Business Delta Gamma Mt. Sterling Library Saint Joseph Hospital Humane Society • Include relevant activities, honors, and volunteer experiences • Any special certifications you have - First Aid Certification - Heavy Equipment Operation
  • 26. Extra Tips • Ultimate goal is to get an interview. • Employer will only take 15 seconds to glance at a resume. • Most resumes are scanned by a computer for keywords, so match the words in advertisement in your resume. • Have a copy of your resume in plain text to email to employer. To save in plain text: In Microsoft Word, go to Save As and save the file in text only format.
  • 27. Extra Tips • Have someone read over your resume for errors that spellcheck doesn’t find. Ex: Using their instead of there Confusing two & too • Microsoft Word has several resume templates. - We are using Chronological Resume –CV (Modern) • Have white space in the resume so its not overwhelming to the reader.
  • 29. Important Tip! Bad grammar is a terrible issue in many resumes. Here is one of the most frequently misused word combinations. AN – The form of “a” used before words that begin with a vowel or an u unpronounced consonant such as “h” in some cases. Example: We had lunch an hour ago. I saw an ostrich at the zoo. AND – This word is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses; to create the meaning of together with, along with, as well as, or in addition to. Example: I stuffed envelopes and answered the phones. We fed the dog and the cats. Used together appropriately: An ostrich answered the phones and fed the dog an hour ago.
  • 30. Where Can You Go For Advice About Your Resume? • Electronic Resumes Santa Clara University http://www.scu.edu/careercenter/students/prepare/resumes/electronicres.cfm • Career OneStop Resume Guide http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumeGuide/Introduction.aspx • Resume Builder http://www.howtowritearesume.net/ • Free online resume class http://www.blueskyresumes.com/free-resume-help/