This PowerPoint shows students what information should (and should not) be found on a resume for a job.

1. A Middle School Guide

2.  Standards:
 D.5. Create business letters, memoranda,
reports, tables, and resumes.
 D.6. Format business letters, memoranda,
reports, tables, and resumes.
 Objectives:
 By the end of the period TSWBAT collect
the information for address, objective, and
jobs for a resume

3.  Collect information
 Contact Info
 Address
 Phone
 E-mail
 Job History & Dates
 Education & Degree(s)
 Skills (Relevant)
 Achievements & Dates
 Volunteer History (no dates necessary)

4.  References
 Reasons for leaving jobs
 Race or religious affiliations

5.  Objective
 Why are you looking for a job…specifically THIS job
 Use an objective to tailor your resume to the person
your giving it to or the job you are trying to get
 Remember, without an objective, your potential
employer may not take you seriously.

6.  Full Name
 Address
 Phone Number
 E-mail

7.  Job History:
St. Johns Animal House Sumter, SC (2005 – Present)
Pet Sitter
 Provide pet sitting services including dog walking, feeding,
and yard care.
Jobs are usually listed in reverse order by date, followed by
the city, state, and job duties phrased to be relevant to job
being sought
Company, City, State (Dates)
Title
 Job duties (These should be phrased relevant to the job
you are wanting)

8.  Education & History
Currently enrolled in My Town Middle School - (expected
completion 2011)
My Town, Florida
Middle School Degree (with honors)
Elementary School, City, State (Date completed)
Elementary School Graduation (with honors)
 Education is usually listed in reverse order by date,
followed by the city, state, and date graduated or
completed
Name of School, City, State (Date completed)
Degree or Certificate Earned

9.  Skills/Hobbies
Computer Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint, and Internet
 Skills should be the skills you have that apply
to the job you want
Skill type
• Specific skills

10.  Awards and Achievements
• National Honor Society: 2005, 2006, 2007
• Academic Honor Roll: 2005-2007
 Awards should be listed as the award name
followed by the date recognized
• Award: Date

11.  Volunteer History
• Big Brother / Big Sisters
• Food Drives
• Run for Life
 Volunteer information lets your employers
know what you are involved in…further
information about you to lead to a decision.
This information can be listed without dates.

12. Edit your resume to include the information and
format needed.
The information listed in this PowerPoint is
necessary; however the formats listed may not
always be the same. Follow the format
requested in your template.
Unless you job specifies it, resumes should only
be one page (a quick glimpse).