COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

• Susie Student
• Small Town High School

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Creating a Resume!
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THE FIRST STEP . . .

• Why do I want to create a Resume?
• I am looking for a new job!
• I am looking for a different job!
• I want to compile my work experiences!
• I just think I should plan ahead! Something that
  I think I might be interested in become available
• I heard about a great new opportunity!

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Resume Content

• Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address
  and web site address
• Objective
• Education
• Work Experience

• Other Information
• Special skills
• Leadership experiences
• Athletic participation
• References

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Review Your Resume

• Check for misspelled words
• Check for grammar errors
• Have a friend or two review your resume

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Design

• Use 8 1/2 x 11 inch white or off-white paper
• Use a non-decorative font no larger that 10 to 14
  points
• Use only one typeface
• Try not to use italics, script font, and
  underlined words
• Dont fold or staple your resume
• Mail in large envelope ONLY!

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Check it out!

• http//www.jobweb.com
• http//www.10minuteresume.com
• http//jobstar.org/tools/resume/
• http//www1.umn.edu/ohr/ecep/resume/