RESUME PREPARATION

In one short sentence summarize your goal for your job search. The goal statement should be related to the specific position for which you are applying. It is also effective to highlight your skills in the goal statement. Examples: Seeking a position as a social worker providing service to the aged. Seeking a position that utilizes my skills in counseling, research, and proposal writing. Education High school name City and State Date of graduation Course Highlights (courses directly related to the job or your career field and special abilities) Certificates Work and Related Experience Summer jobs, Internships, Volunteer work (Include position title, company/organization, city/state, dates and a brief list of the job duties) Awards and Honors Academic, musical, athletic and or other recognition. (Include name of the award/honor, who awarded it, and when it was awarded.) Activities/Hobbies Include your role in the position, the organization and dates. Example: Captain, Shorewood High School, Volley Ball Team, 1999 2001 Skills Soft skills: (being responsible, loyal, hardworking, energetic, outgoing.) Hard skills: (research and writing, Microsoft word 98, Microsoft Publisher 2000, Public speaking.)