Applications & Resumes

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1 Applications & Resumes

2 Completing Your Employment Application and Resume

3 Completing Your Employment Application Complete all requested information. Don t leave anything blank. If you don t know the details, bring the application home and return it when it s completed. Write clearly and neatly, using black or blue ink, or type in the information. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Proofread your job application form before turning it in.

4 Completing Your Employment Application List your most recent job first when completing employment information. List your most recent education first. Include vocational schools and training programs as well as college and high school. References don t necessarily have to be professional. If you have volunteered, you can use members of the organizations that you have helped, but in all cases, ask for permission prior to using the person for a reference.

5 Completing Your Employment Application Always answer questions truthfully Do not put specific salary requirements Keep your application consistent with your resume Proofread your application before submitting it Don t forget to sign your application!

6 Tips for Writing a Great Resume

7 Writing a Great Resume Seven Components of a Resume Heading Objective Education Work Experience Skills Organizations/Activities Reference Statement

8 The HEADING Should Include: Name Address: Permanent and Local Phone Number(s) Address

9 The OBJECTIVE : Should tell the reader what you are trying to achieve Should not include personal pronouns (i.e. I, you, he, me, your, his)

10 EDUCATION: 1. Include institutions that granted your degree 2. City, state, degree granted 3. Graduation date 4. List any professional certifications held. List current university and highest degree first

11 WORK EXPERIENCE: List employer Position title Location and dates of employment Include full-time and part-time positions Use action verbs to identify your skills List positions from the most recent to least recent. Use the proper tense

12 ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES: Positions of leadership, organizations Professional Memberships Community and volunteer activities

13 SKILLS: Microsoft Office Tools, Licenses, Certifications REFERENCES: Current and past professors and/or supervisors List of references on separate sheet Name, title/position, mailing address, phone number, address 3-4 references

14 REFERENCES: Inform your references of your job search and positions you are applying for and get permission to use them for a reference Give your reference a copy of your resume Inform your references of upcoming interviews

15 Resumes - Key Points to Remember Keep it brief and to the point Keep your resume one to two pages Keep sentences short, words in length Type your resume or have it professionally typed Use basic, everyday language Present your accomplishments

16 Resumes - Key Points to Remember Be positive and enthusiastic Don t embellish Start from your present or most recent job and try not to include more than ten years work history Don t mention salary or wages

17 Resumes - Key Points to Remember Use standard 8.5 by 11 paper Keep a one inch margin on all four sides of the page Use normal fonts and sizes( i.e. Arial, Time Roman, 12 point font size)

18 Resumes - Key Points to Remember Do not add artwork or pictures When starting a new section Double space Single space within sections Bold, Underline or CAPITALIZE sections headings so they stand out

19 Resumes - Key Points to Remember Use bullets( ) or an asterisk (*) at the beginning of a list Proofread for spelling and grammar Print on quality white paper