Larry A. Ryle High School

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1 Larry A. Ryle High School

2 Personal and professional summary of your background & qualifications. Showcases your abilities & potential contributions to a company or institution. Should include pertinent information about what you have accomplished.

3 The Resume Must Haves For Senior Exit Letterhead containing your Name, Complete Address, Phone Number and Objective Education Extra-/Co-Curricular Activities Achievements Work and/or Volunteer Experience Technical Skills and/or Certifications (if applicable)

4 Limit to 1 page 12 pt font for body or headings Do not use less than 10 pt Reasonable and readable font (Comic Sans) Apply reverse chronological order most recent goes first Have someone proofread your resume Resume and letter should have same letterhead USE SPELL CHECK PROOFREAD USE SPELL CHECK PROOFREAD AGAIN

5 1. Objective 2. Education 3. Extra-Curricular / Co-Curricular 4. Achievements 5. Work/Volunteer Experience 6. Technical Skills or Certifications (only of applicable)

6 Make it specific for the job. Pull key words from the job description. For Senior Exit your objective statement should specify your post-secondary plans. Examples To graduate from Larry A. Ryle High School and obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing To graduate from Larry A. Ryle High School and begin working full-time as a journeyman electrician

7 Include your high school and your expected date of graduation. Include your GPA if over 3.0 List relevant course work Example Larry A. Ryle High School Union, KY Expected Graduation: May 2018 GPA: Present

8 Sports Music Dance Special interest clubs Shows a potential employer that you are a wellrounded individual with the ability to commit yourself to something. REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

9 Extra-Curricular Marching Band Sports Dance Chess Club Gaming Club What s the difference? Co-Curricular Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Honor Society (NHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

10 Awards/Honors Academic Sports Community REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

11 Current and Previous Paid Work Unpaid Work Volunteering Odd Jobs REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

12 YES, you have! You ve been a student for 13+ years. Highlight your work in the classroom. Volunteer work experience. If you haven t had the type of responsibility that comes with a job, that s okay. Think about things you have done that have transferable skills.

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14 Microsoft Office Certification Adobe Certification Computer and Keyboarding Skills Non-Computer Skills

15 To be considered for almost any position, you will need to write a letter of application. Introduces you Explains your purpose for writing Highlights a few of your experiences or skills and provides examples Requests an opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer

16 The letter not only tells of your accomplishments but it also reveals how effectively you can communicate.

17 Content Ideas For Senior Exit Evidence of growth, achievement, and how RHS has prepared you for life after high school. What did you learn from or how did your community service experience impact you?

18 Content Ideas For Senior Exit Reflect upon the Ryle Traditions and explain how they have become a significant part of your life. Discuss who made a great impact for you and why he/she is important. Discuss how you have developed one or more of the 21 st Century Skills at RHS. Communication Creativity Collaboration Critical Thinking

19 Limit to 1 page Structural Criteria Must be typed in 12 pt font no less than 10 pt Follow acceptable business letter format Mention your resume is enclosed Include Enclosure notation under the Signature Block

20 Structural Criteria Letterhead must match resume Addressed to Graduation Committee Signed in blue or black ink only Persuasive and concise Adhered to business communication standards Direct and to the point Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation

21 General Criteria for Employment Limit your letter to a single page. Be succinct. Assess the employer's needs and your skills. Tailor your letter to each job opportunity. Show some personality, but avoid hard-sell, gimmicky, or unorthodox letters. Arrange the points in a logical sequence.

22 General Criteria for Employment Opening Paragraph State why you are writing. Paragraph(s) 2-3 Highlight a few of the most striking points from your enclosed resume. Use real-life examples. Closing paragraph Stress action. Politely request an interview at the employer's convenience.

23 Closing Paragraph (Stress action) Brief summary of your letter Statement of how you can be an asset to the company Thank them for their time Ask for the job interview

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29 Make sure your is professional remove hyperlink Summary of how awesome you are Pay attention to formatting! Bold, italicize, bulleting Formatting is consistent

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33 Reverse Chronological Order List most recent job, club, activity first

34 * Senior Exit Packet * Resume Presentation * Resume Power Words

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36 Larry A. Ryle High School