Business Management

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Business Management

• Learning Targets
• I can design/create a professional grade resume.
• I can utilize technology to research and analyze
  data.

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What is a RESUME?

• A brief summary of your
• Qualifications
• Education
• Training
• Skills
• Work Experience
• Advantage written prior to applying and
  interviewing
• Remember resume is a living document.

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RESUME Outline

• RESUME ESSENTIALS
• RESUME CONTENT
• OBJECTIVE
• WORK EXPERIENCE (Chronological order)
• EDUCATION
• INTEREST (HOBBIES)
• REFERENCES
• DESIGN TIPS

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RESUME ESSENTIALS

• Conduct self-assessment on paper
• Outline your skills, abilities, work experience
  and extracurricular activities (once you create
  this, be sure to save it)

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RESUME CONTENT

• Your resume must contain the below information
• NAME full name (avoid nicknames)
• ADDRESS Permanent address (where you receive
  mail)
• TELEPHONE Number where you can be reached the
  most (can list cell-phone as well) be sure to
  list area code
• E-mail Address choose an e-mail address that
  sounds professional

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OBJECTIVE

• Purpose
• To tell potential employers the sort of work
  youre hoping to do.
• Be specific
• Tailor your objective to each employer youre
  targeting
• Use correct/appropriate grammar
• Read it aloud before moving on (have someone else
  read it)

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WORK EXPERIENCE

• Overview of your work history.
• Title of positions held
• Name of organization
• Location of work (town, state)
• Dates of employment
• Brief description of work responsibilities
  emphasis on specific skills and achievement.

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EDUCATION

• Overview of your academic background.
• Most recent educational information is listed
  first
• Include your degree, major, institution attended,
  minor/concentration
• Include your school information, graduation date
• Include your GPA only if higher than 3.0
• List any academic honors/achievements/Awards

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INTEREST/HOBBIES

• Overview of interest/hobbies relevant to job.
• Key or special skills or competencies
• Leadership experience
• Volunteer organizations
• Participation in school athletics or clubs

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REFERENCES

• List of people willing (able) to verify your
  resume information.
• Resume should only contain the following
• A simple title References Upon Request
• However you will need to have a separate sheet
  of paper from your resume that contains your
  references
• Names, address, telephone numbers, job title.
• FYI - Ask a person before listing them as a
  reference.
• Be sure the reference information is
  accurate (current).
• Always take the reference page with you
  to any interview

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RESUME DESIGN

• Use white or off-white paper
• Use 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper (standard size)
• Print on one side of the paper
• Use a font of 10 to 14 points
• Use non-decorative typefaces (script Arial or
  TNR)
• Choose one typeface and stick to it
• Avoid italics and underlined words
• Try to keep it 1pg only

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RESUME DESIGN continued

• Do not use horizontal or vertical lines, graphics
  or shading.
• Do not fold or staple your resume.
• If you must mail your resume, put it in a
  oversize envelope.
• Utilize Spell/Grammar check.
• Personally read and have someone else read your
  resume before submitting it.
• Contact and give your references a heads up.