WRITING A RESUME

REVIEW

• What are the two types of language that

we have discussed last meeting?
• How do we write a business letter?
Enumerate its parts.
 Slambook questions

1. What is your greatest achievement in life?

2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
3. Why do you think you are qualified to be
promoted to Grade 9?
4. How can you become successful someday?
 What is a resume?

A resume is a document that summarizes

your skills, experience, and educational
background. Employers look at resumes
to find qualified employees
 Who needs a resume?

•EVERYBODY who wants a job

needs a resume!
 Why is a resume important?

• A resume is like an “advertisement” that

sells you to an employer. It is almost
always the first step to getting an
interview.
 What makes a “good” resume?

• A good resume should tell YOUR story. It

should demonstrate professional growth and
development. A good resume needs to be
thorough yet concise. Why concise? See the
next question:
How long does an employer typically look at a
resume?

• Less than 1 minute! You must make a

good first impression. Even the tiniest
mistake can mean the difference
between an interview or not!
 ANATOMY OF A RESUME
1.Contact Information
2.Professional Summary/Objective/Career Profile
3.Employment History
4.Educational Background
5.Other Skills, Non-Work Experience, and References