How To Guide-Resume
How to Guide
By: Kevin Rupp
Resumes are essential when trying to convey your best image for an employer. It is this type of genre which gives readers a one page description of your information and greatest qualities. Resumes may seem overwhelming at first but, I feel that if someone breaks apart the resume and writes it in steps it will be much easier.
BRAINSTORM-It is important to gather your information before constructing it.
· Information such as a current and permanent address and even a telephone number need to be present in your resume.
· Some of the more difficult information you will need to collect will be things such as your Grade Point Average, expected graduation date, and your specific major/minors.
· Make a list of all of the scholarships and awards that you have achieved while in college or high school.
· Make a list of all the work experience that you have had. This would include part-time and full time employment; also include any internships or co-ops that you have participated in.
· Along with your other lists, make another one of extracurricular activities. An example of an extracurricular activity would include but not limited to: Fraternity and Sorority membership, clubs, intramural sports, and pretty much any sort of hobby.
FORMATTING- It is time to begin constructing your resume.
· To help get a picture of what a resume looks like and how it is formatted you can go to www.distinctweb.com. These may seem intimidating but don’t be discouraged. Focus on a rough draft.
· You can begin by combining your information that you have collected.
· As you look at other resumes you may begin to notice that contact information is always located at the top of the page.
· The next portion of the resume is the body. This would include the majority of the information that you have put together.
· To start constructing your resume it is important to type out your resume on a word document on a computer.
*If you do not have a computer or word document you can go to a local library to do so*.
It is ultimately up to you how your resume is constructed, however, keep in mind that it needs to look professional and impress whomever it is intended for. For additional help you could look at the resume templates provided at www.distinctweb.com
· Arrange your information in such a way that is easily understood. You will notice that all resumes look very uniform and structured. It is in your best interest to mimic these attributes to maintain a professional looking resume.
· Remember that you only have a page to present yourself, so be sure to cover only major points in your resume.
PERSONALIZING-It is during this time where you make your resume stand out in your own personal way.
· You want to make your resume stand out to your audience. You can do this through many little different tricks that make resumes “pop”.
· Use bullet points and underlining to give certain attributes of your resume more attention. For example:
Work Experience
Ø Sold clothing at JC Penny
Ø Handled Cash Register
Ø Cleaned Store after hours of operation
These little upgrades really make a resume stand out. However, it is important to not over accessorize your resume. As you look through professional resumes you will notice that they….
§ Do not use colors
§ Do not use pictures
§ Do not use scents
§ Do not use cursive or fancy font
You do not want to distract your reader with useless personalization. Keep it simple and neat.
POLISHING & PRINTING-Finally it is time to review and print your masterpiece.
· Go through your resume and correct any grammar errors you might have made.
· Double check that your information is correct and updated
· Have a friend go through your resume and see if they understand everything on it.
· After doing so, you need to print your resume.
*If you do not have a printer you can do it at the local library which should cost around two to ten cents per print. *
· Make sure that when you print your resume that the ink does not smudge or run along the paper.
SAVE
· Be sure to save your resume in at least two locations
By: Kevin Rupp
Resumes are essential when trying to convey your best image for an employer. It is this type of genre which gives readers a one page description of your information and greatest qualities. Resumes may seem overwhelming at first but, I feel that if someone breaks apart the resume and writes it in steps it will be much easier.
BRAINSTORM-It is important to gather your information before constructing it.
· Information such as a current and permanent address and even a telephone number need to be present in your resume.
· Some of the more difficult information you will need to collect will be things such as your Grade Point Average, expected graduation date, and your specific major/minors.
· Make a list of all of the scholarships and awards that you have achieved while in college or high school.
· Make a list of all the work experience that you have had. This would include part-time and full time employment; also include any internships or co-ops that you have participated in.
· Along with your other lists, make another one of extracurricular activities. An example of an extracurricular activity would include but not limited to: Fraternity and Sorority membership, clubs, intramural sports, and pretty much any sort of hobby.
FORMATTING- It is time to begin constructing your resume.
· To help get a picture of what a resume looks like and how it is formatted you can go to www.distinctweb.com. These may seem intimidating but don’t be discouraged. Focus on a rough draft.
· You can begin by combining your information that you have collected.
· As you look at other resumes you may begin to notice that contact information is always located at the top of the page.
· The next portion of the resume is the body. This would include the majority of the information that you have put together.
· To start constructing your resume it is important to type out your resume on a word document on a computer.
*If you do not have a computer or word document you can go to a local library to do so*.
It is ultimately up to you how your resume is constructed, however, keep in mind that it needs to look professional and impress whomever it is intended for. For additional help you could look at the resume templates provided at www.distinctweb.com
· Arrange your information in such a way that is easily understood. You will notice that all resumes look very uniform and structured. It is in your best interest to mimic these attributes to maintain a professional looking resume.
· Remember that you only have a page to present yourself, so be sure to cover only major points in your resume.
PERSONALIZING-It is during this time where you make your resume stand out in your own personal way.
· You want to make your resume stand out to your audience. You can do this through many little different tricks that make resumes “pop”.
· Use bullet points and underlining to give certain attributes of your resume more attention. For example:
Work Experience
Ø Sold clothing at JC Penny
Ø Handled Cash Register
Ø Cleaned Store after hours of operation
These little upgrades really make a resume stand out. However, it is important to not over accessorize your resume. As you look through professional resumes you will notice that they….
§ Do not use colors
§ Do not use pictures
§ Do not use scents
§ Do not use cursive or fancy font
You do not want to distract your reader with useless personalization. Keep it simple and neat.
POLISHING & PRINTING-Finally it is time to review and print your masterpiece.
· Go through your resume and correct any grammar errors you might have made.
· Double check that your information is correct and updated
· Have a friend go through your resume and see if they understand everything on it.
· After doing so, you need to print your resume.
*If you do not have a printer you can do it at the local library which should cost around two to ten cents per print. *
· Make sure that when you print your resume that the ink does not smudge or run along the paper.
SAVE
· Be sure to save your resume in at least two locations
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