RESUME 简历.ppt

Writing a RéSUMé* Ms. Amorin Grade 12 What is a RéSUMé? A résumé is a data sheet/ document that describes a person’s qualifications for a job/ position of interest. It is a factual and concise summary of a person’s qualifications. The idea is that, “You are selling yourself to an employer,” for a specific position within that company/ business/ job. What does a résumé look like? What does one need a RéSUMé for? Part-time jobs Summer jobs Internships * (college) Full-time jobs Résumé AKA Curriculum vitae The resume is divided into several general sections (to show the employer you have what it takes to fulfill the position). It displays all the qualifications the person has to offer based on past and present experiences; in relation to the job (experience) and not related to the job (work ethic responsibility) What do employers like to see in a résumé? Honesty Attractive (look of résumé) Carefully organized Concise/ grammar Accurate Current information Relevance What should be excluded from a resume? Salary demands, expectations, or ranges Preference of work schedules, days off, or overtime Comments about fringe benefits Travel restrictions Reasons for leaving previous job Social security number Personal information *PARTS* of a RéSUMé PARTS* of a RéSUMé include: Heading Objective Education Work Experience Skills* Honors/ Awards References Heading* Name, address, phone, e-mail (professional Name should be bigger than the rest of the heading and BOLD Career OBJECTIVE* A statement that tells the employer the specific position that is being applied for while showing some form of qualifications Should be focused Include the following: (3) - Part-time or full-time position - Specific position - Skills/ knowledge/ experience that relates to position applying for Objective* examples Unfocused (-) Part-time position as a staff nurse. Focused!! (+) ? Part-time position as a staff nurse on the cardio step-down unit to offer excellent primary care nu