Independent Living Skills Module II

Independent Living Skills Module II HOW TO WRITE A RESUME Many companies will require a resume in place of or in addition to a completed job application. A resume is sort of a quick reference guide to who you are and what you can do. Most resumes are not more than one page long and should be both easy-to-read and pleasing to the eye. A resume should always be typewritten. The resume usually consists of the same kind of information

you fill out on job applications, but in a more formal and concise fashion. You should also include on your resume any information you think would qualify you for the job or make you an attractive applicant. Begin your resume with a brief sentence which outlines your employment goals, and be sure to play up your positive qualities. The basic resume includes the following five major areas: Personal Information: This consists of your name, your mailing address, and a telephone number where the employers can reach you. Education: Here you list the education, training, and/or special classes you have had. Activities/Honors: This category includes activities in which you were involved when you were in school. The activities don’t have to all be school-related. They can be athletic, professional, or even social. Experience: Be sure to list all the jobs and the duties you did on these jobs. Include full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and volunteer work. References: These should be people who are familiar with you performance at school and/or in a work situation. Always ask permission before you give someone’s name as a reference. You should include names, mailing addresses, and daytime telephone numbers. You may state “References available upon...

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