RESUME

 

FORMAT – Suggest using Microsoft Word Resume Wizard or similar tool
 
q     Limited to one page in length
q     Typed/word-processed in simple font (such as Arial), average size (11-12 point)
q     8 ½  x  11 inch paper
q     Basic, entry level resume format with headings for sections of personal information

 

CONTENT
 
IDENTITY/CONTACT INFORMATION
q       Your full, proper name, address, phone number, e-mail address (if you have one)
OBJECTIVE
q       Briefly describe a job or career area that you would apply for
 
EDUCATION
q       List first:   Years attended           Pembroke Academy            Pembroke, NH
                        High School Diploma – anticipated June 2005  (if not graduated)                       
q       Educational honors, achievements, awards
q       Highlight job related courses, such as CRTC courses; and any other educational experiences, such as CPR or other training/courses outside of high school
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
q       List most recent job first, and continue in reverse chronological order
q       Include any volunteer work
 
Each entry:
q       The date in years that you worked for employer (such as, 2002-2003, or just 2001)
q       Name of employer
q       Town/city and state of employer
q       Position held (your title)
q       Briefly describe each position in two or three lines, using active verbs to describe what you did on the job, what you accomplished
 
ACTIVITIES
q       List and describe school and community activities
q       Include achievements and awards
 
REFERENCES
q       List two or three work and education related references.  A potential employer would ask these people about your work ethic and performance.
 
** For each reference, list:
q       Person’s name, position/job title
q       Name of business or school
q       Mailing address
q       Phone number

 

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