Résumé Writing

• I can create a résumé that will help me to gain acceptance to my high school of choice.

In many cases, it is necessary to have a résumé in order to apply for and land a job. There exist a wide variety of styles and approaches to building a résumé. We will begin the résumé writing process by using Microsoft Office or Apple Pages templates.

Step 1: Choose Template

We will select a resume style from the Microsoft Word or Apple Pages templates. How?

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. On the 'Project Gallery,' choose 'Resumes,' then choose from the resume templates.
3. Save using file name: resume_yourname.doc

OR

1. Open Apple Pages.
2. On the 'Template Chooser,' choose 'Resumes,' then choose from the resume templates.
3. Save using file name: resume_yourname.pages

Step 2: Modify & Fill in Template

1. Replace the heading with your persoanl information.
2. Change the subheadings to represent the major areas with which you would like to focus. Some possible subheadings include:
• Purpose
• Education
• Experience
• Skills
• Computer Skills
• Activities and Interests
• Languages
• References
• Extra-curricular (may be relevant for middle school and high school students)
• Leadership (may be relevant for middle school and high school students)
• Character Traits (may be relevant for middle school and high school students)
• Work Habits (may be relevant for middle school and high school students)
3. Replace all latin gibberish (filler) with relevant information about you.
4. Generally, the most recent and relevant information should appear first on your résumé.
5. Your final draft will fill exactly one page.

Step 3: Resources

1. What is a résumé?
   -https://campusapps2.fullerton.edu/Career/students/jobSearch/Chapter5/AboutResumes.aspx
   
2. Explore sample résumés:
   -http://www.writinghelp-central.com/resume-sample1.html
   -http://www.resume-resource.com/exstu7.html
   
3. Common résumé mistakes:
   -https://campusapps2.fullerton.edu/Career/students/jobSearch/Chapter5/CommonMistakes.aspx
   -http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_mistakes.html
   
4. Action Verbs
   -https://campusapps2.fullerton.edu/Career/students/jobSearch/Chapter5/ActionVerbs.aspx

Step 4: Print

1. Revise
   -Re-evaluate the sequence and relevance
   -Read everything again to ensure that it flows.
   -Have a peer read carefully and offer revision suggestions.
   -Ask teacher for revision suggestions
   
2. Edit
   -Use Spell and grammar check and make corrections.
   -Look for incorrectly used words and make corrections.
   -Look for missing or extra words and make corrections.
   -Have a peer look for spelling and grammar errors and make corrections.
   -Have a teacher look for spelling and grammar errors and make corrections.
   
3. Print Preview
   *Remember to always preview your final product before printing. [File > Print > Preview]
   
4. Print
   -[File > Print > Print]
   -Hand final draft to teacher