1	What is a Resume? A brief summary of your work and professional experience
2	Why is a Resume Important? It is a way to market yourself on paper and stand out It helps you get your foot in the door for a job interview
3	Include Contact Information Contact Information Name Address Phone number Email (if appropriate)
4	Include Career Goals Career Goal A general statement about your skills and the job you are applying for Example: To obtain a position in early childhood education.
5	Include Your Education Information Education Where did you graduate from? Example: Spaulding High School, 2007. High School Diploma
6	Include Related Courses You’ve Taken Related Courses If your objective is to obtain a position in Early Childhood Education, you would list courses you have taken which relate to ECE. Related courses: ECE I & II, Child Development, Exploring Childhood, and Psychology/Sociology You should include related courses in the education portion of your resume
7	Include Your Skills and Abilities Skills and Abilities A list of what you can do well and your strengths Examples: Excellent writing skills Strong communication skills Outgoing and personable Proficient in Microsoft Office Effective organizational skills Self-motivated
8	Include Your Work History Work History Starting with the most recent job, include: Position title Name of company Month/year you began and ended working Write a brief summary of what your job responsibilities included
9	Include Your Awards and Accomplishments Awards and Accomplishments Any clubs, organizations, honor societies, sports teams, student of the term Honor roll Certificates (example: ECE Completer or Auto Program Completer)
10	Include Your References References 2 options References available upon request- if you choose to do this, make sure you have a list of references to bring with you to a job interview in case you are asked- you want to be prepared!!! Listing 3 references (not immediate family members)- name, phone, position and company. Be sure to ask them if they will allow you to put them down as a reference.
11	What Things Should I Avoid in My Resume? Poor organization The use of “I” Misspelled words Typos and abbreviations Writing in paragraph form Inconsistent font type Salary requirements
12	Any Questions??? If you have any questions, need additional help or need your resume reviewed, please see Ms. St. Laurent, Student Services Coordinator in the Career Support Center, or Mrs. Ritchings, School-to-Career Coordinator in V250.