Resume Questions

In the first column, list the ideas that are requested. In the second column list a creative way you could say it. Ive given you a suggestion in each area. (Please remember that some of the finished resumes will be posted in the hall so you dont want to put your real address, phone number, and e-mail.) Please remember that on your resume, you should not abbreviate the names of businesses or schools.

What information What is your name: ___________________________ should NOT be on a 40 Alice Drive resume? Sumter, South Carolina 29150 Make up a phone number: ________________ Make up an e-mail address: ___________________________ What kind of job/career would you like to have when you grow up? ____________________________________________________________ Example:

To obtain a job as an 8th grade teacher .

*All items that have a date should be listed newest to oldest!! (reverse chronological order.)

List Jobs you have done (chores, responsibilities, or paid jobs)

Company Name (Make one up) City, State Approx. Dates

Shining Armor
Chore (Creative job title)

Sumter, SC

2004 - Current

Example

Squire
List 3 duties of this job

Shine Knights armor Run errands for Knight Write poetry for Knights lady
Company Name (Make one up) Job Title List 3 duties of this job

City, State

Approx. Dates

Current Job

Company Name (Make one up) Job Title

City, State

Approx. Dates

Last Job

List 3 duties of this job

Education (List all levels) Example

Name of School City, State Virginia Beach, VA Approx. Date (M/Y)

Ms. Sunnys Garden Patch

Type of Degree

Pre-School Education
Name of School Type of Degree Name of School Type of Degree City, State Approx. Date (M/Y) City, State Approx. Date (M/Y)

Elementary

ADMS

List Skills MS Office Word Excel PowerPoint

Specific to Job

Awards You have Received Best all around Athlete

Date Received 2005

Volunteer History:

1. Do resumes have one set format? ________________________________ 2. Why do you need to have an objective on your resume? _______________ _____________________________________________________________ 3. Should you use the same resume for every job you apply for? ______ Why or why not? __________________________________________________ 4. In what order do you list jobs and education? ___________ to __________ 5. How long should your resume be for most jobs? _____________________ 6. _____________________________________________________________ 7. Why is it important to share your volunteer information on your resume? __________________________________________________________