Writing a Resume- Notes

Communication Applications

  1. Heading:
  2. Optional:

Example:Matthew D. Duston

21005 Briar Cove Dr.

Spring, TX 77386

936.718.6117

  1. Job Objective:

Brief ( ) statement of the goals you are seeking in applying for the job.

Example: To use and expand my math skills in a cashier’s position at a

grocery store.

  1. Education:
  2. List most ______school first.
  3. List the ______of the school then the city and state.
  4. List the date of graduation (i.e. class of ____)
  5. Optional: ______
  6. Do not list anything that makes you look ______.

Example:

The WoodlandsHigh School, The Woodlands, Texas. Class of 2007.

  1. Work Experience:
  2. List the jobs that you have held, most ______first.
  3. List your ______, the name of the ______you worked for and the ______you held the job (i.e. 2005-Present).
  4. Write a brief explanation of your ______.
  5. Experiences include: ______.

Example:

Cashier, Academy Sporting Goods, Houston, TX, June – August 2004. Handled cash and gained experience in sales.

  1. Honors and Activities:
  2. List any activities with ______at school or in the community that might be ______to a potential employer.

Example:

Student Council, The WoodlandsHighSchoolCollege Park, 2005

National Honor Society Member, The WoodlandsHigh School, 2004.

  1. References:
  2. Resume is only ______period!!! References belong on a ______page.
  3. Title the reference page “References for ______”
  4. You should have at least ______references and you should always get permission from your reference ______.

Example:

Mike Harper, Senior Pastor

DeerbrookCommunityCovenantChurch

#8 North Main Street

Kingwood, Texas77339

281.446.1656

Writing a Resume- Key

Communication Applications

  1. Heading:
  2. Legal First and Last name
  3. Street address, city, state, zip
  4. Phone Number
  5. Optional: Cell number, email, fax

Example:Matthew D. Duston

21005 Briar Cove Dr.

Spring, TX 77386

936.718.6117

  1. Job Objective:

Brief ( one sentence) statement of the goals you are seeking in applying for the job.

Example: To use and expand my math skills in a cashier’s position at a

grocery store.

  1. Education:
  2. List most recent school first.
  3. List the name of the school then the city and state.
  4. List the date of graduation (i.e. class of ____)
  5. Optional: grade point average (if high)
  6. Do not list anything that makes you look bad.

Example:

The WoodlandsHigh School, The Woodlands, Texas. Class of 2007.

  1. Work Experience:
  2. List the jobs that you have held, most recent first.
  3. List your job title, the name of the company you worked for and the dates you held the job (i.e. 2005-Present).
  4. Write a brief explanation of your duties.
  5. Experiences include: work (paid), voulenteer.

Example:

Cashier, Academy Sporting Goods, Houston, TX, June – August 2004. Handled cash and gained experience in sales.

  1. Honors and Activities:
  2. List any activities with honors and offices at school or in the community that might be significant to a potential employer.

Example:

Student Council, The WoodlandsHighSchoolCollege Park, 2005

National Honor Society Member, The WoodlandsHigh School, 2004.

  1. References:
  2. Resume is only one page period!!! References belong on a separate page.
  3. Title the reference page “References for ______”
  4. You should have at least three references and you should always get permission from your reference before.

Example:

Mike Harper, Senior Pastor

DeerbrookCommunityCovenantChurch

#8 North Main Street

Kingwood, Texas77339

281.446.1656