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How Do I Write a Resume?
1. Compile
First:
Make a list. Write down all your work experience (full-time, summer, part-time, and volunteer), internships, community projects, special research projects, classes you have taken, extracurricular activities, leadership positions, sports, honors and awards, travel experiences, proficiency in languages, knowledge of technical subjects or other unusual areas, computer skills, public speaking experience, and any experience that required responsibility for a budget. Exclude nothing. When you are finished, go back and write in the dates and the names of organizations involved.
Second:
Choose your job search field. Decide whether you will be seeking employment in, for example, teaching, business, biological research, advertising, museum exhibit design, etc. If you do not have a single goal in mind, it is best to initially target a few related areas of employment rather than to write a general resume and apply for dozens of different jobs. If you have trouble focusing your employment interests, you may want to make an appointment with a counselor to help you identify some initial occupational goals.
Third:
Select from your complete list the experiences, skills, activities, and awards that best fit the employment field you have chosen. You only have one page on which to list these attributes so make sure everything on the the page is relevant. If you do not have specific experiences in the field, choose the experiences and activities which illustrate some of the qualities essential for success in that field.
For Example:
- If you want an entry-level position in business, select experiences which show leadership ability, teamwork, the ability to work under pressure, the ability to work with a variety of people, etc.
- If you want a teaching position, choose experiences which show your sensitivity to others' needs, commitment to education, interest in children.
Through your activities and jobs you have developed a variety of skills that are transferable to professional positions. It is up to you to identify those skills and show how they will suit the employer's needs. It is up to you to identify those skills and show how they will suit the employer's needs.
On to Section 2. Write
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