Copy and paste the following worksheet into a word document and complete all of the information.  Once you are finished, please you the information you entered to complete a resume for yourself using one of the formats provided for you.

RESUME WORKSHEET

Transferable Skills are skills that you have already developed.   You may have gained these skills through paid employment opportunities, or through sports, clubs, and volunteer work.   Please take a moment to look through the list of transferable skills provided for you and check off any skills that you already possess:

□        Always on time

□        Meets deadlines with all assignments

□        Capacity to complete projects with a team

□        Ability to assemble bicycles, models, and furniture

□        Writes report

□        Able to prioritize responsibilities

□        Creates PowerPoint presentations

□        Presentation skills

□        Leadership roles in clubs, sports, volunteer work

□        Ability to design posters and other artistic works

□        Supervised younger children

□        Great listener and respectful to others

□        Cares for, understands, and respects others

□        Coached and mentored younger children in sports

□        Recorded sports statistics

□        Organized

□        Demonstrates self-control in stressful situations

□        Critical thinking

□        Innovative problem solver

□        Self-motivated

□        Edits and retouches digital photography

□        Create movies

□        Proofreading

□        Manages and schedules

□        Mediation

□        Performs confidently on stage

□        Able to lift heavy objects

□        Speaks Spanish

 

List any other transferable skills that you have:

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Computer Skills:  Almost every job uses computers and or technical skills.  Please take a look at the following list and check off any technical skills that you already have:

 

□        Microsoft Word

□        Microsoft PowerPoint

□        Microsoft Excel

□        Microsoft Publisher

□        Internet

□        Outlook

□        Social media

□        Website design

Please list any additional computer skills that you already possess:

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Summary Statement:  A summary statement allows a potential employer to very quickly see how you will bring value to his or her work team.  It is typically two or three sentences in duration and it highlights the skills, talents, experiences, and aptitudes that are the most important for the particular job you are applying for. You can also opt to create a skill summary for yourself instead of a statement.

Please use the room below to prepare a summary statement about yourself or to develop a skills summary:

 

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Education:   Many employers are interested in your academic accomplishments.  Employers look for multiple things about your school experience, not just your grades.  They are looking for participation in clubs and sports, leadership roles, awards, and active participation in your school experience.

Anticipated Date of Graduation:

(use Month and Year)

 

Name of School: ___________________________ City/State: ____________________

Major or Subjects you are Studying: ________________________________________

GPA ___________________________

Vocational Studies______________________________________________________

Honors, Awards, Achievements _____________________________________________

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Extra-Curricular Activities (like clubs, sports, performing arts:)____________________________________________________________________

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Experience:   Employers are not only interested in your skill set, they are also interested in how you acquires skills outside of the traditional classroom setting.  This allows employers to see that you are not only capable of mastering the academic knowledge, but you have the ability to apply the information learned in the classroom.

Many of you are preparing your resume for the first time, and may not have already completed any paid work experience.  If you think carefully, you have more than likely participated in some type of money generating activities like mowing lawns, babysitting, or other odds jobs.

Your volunteer experiences are just as important as paid work positions, especially if you worked for someone who can speak about the quality of your work.  Make sure to think about all of your responsibilities associated with your volunteer positions such as leadership, fundraising, sales, etc.   Start with your most recent position first.

1. Position: _________________________________________________________

Company Name or Volunteer Organization: _________________________________________________

City/State (location where you worked): ________________________________________

Dates Employed From ____________________ to: _____________________

List all of the duties you performed as part of your job responsibilities.   Think about the outcomes too!  For example:  Raised $500 for the football team, or 100% attendance record at work

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2.)   Position: ________________________________________________________

Company Name or Volunteer Organization: _________________________________________________

City/State (location where you worked): ________________________________________

Dates Employed From ____________________ to: _____________________

List all of the duties you performed as part of your job responsibilities.   Think about the outcomes too!  ____________________________________________________________________________________

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3.)   Position: ________________________________________________________

Company Name or Volunteer Organization: _____________________________________

City/State (location where you worked): _______________________________________

Dates Employed From ____________________ to: _____________________

List all of the duties you performed as part of your job responsibilities.   Think about the outcomes too!

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References:

Think of the people in your life who can talk about your skills and your value as a future employee.  The people you select should be able to talk about wither your technical skills (work, volunteer, school  performance) or your soft skills (hard worker, dependable, reliable.)  It is a very good idea to ask each person in advance so you will know the best way to contact them and if they are agreeable to being your reference.

Think about people like your teachers, coaches, club advisors, work supervisors, and neighbors.  DO NOT include family members or people who will not be able to speak directly about positive experiences about interacting with you.

Every time a reference helps you to get a job it is very important to thank them and to let them know the outcomes of your job application process.  You will never know if you will need to ask these people again in the future.

Record the information about each reference below after you have spoken with them.

References:

Name  including title (Mr. /Mrs. /Ms./ Dr.):____________________________________

Job Title: ____________________________________________________________

Company Address: ______________________________________________________

City/State: ________________________________________Zip:_____________

Preferred Contact Number: _________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

 

Name  including title (Mr. /Mrs. /Ms./ Dr.):____________________________________

Job Title: ___________________________________________________________

Company Address: _____________________________________________________

City/State: ________________________________________Zip:_____________

Preferred Contact Number: ___________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

 

Name  including title (Mr. /Mrs. /Ms./ Dr.):_____________________________________

Company Address: ______________________________________________________

City/State: ________________________________________Zip:_____________

Preferred Contact Number: ___________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

 

You have organized all of the information you will need to complete your resume!  All of the information should fit into one document.

You should begin your resume with neatly designed contact information in bold.  Times New Roman or Arial is the font of choice and it should be in 10 or 12 pt.  Your resume should always use black ink, and it should be free of any graphics or art work.  It is a good idea to use bullet points between your accomplishments.  Be consistent in your headings (bold) and use the same uniform line spacing throughout.

It is not good form to use pronouns in your resume—-remember your goal is to get a job.  Think about making this resume about solving a need for the employer not about what you are looking for.

After your contact information, you will use you’re your summary statement, followed by information about your education, then your work or volunteer experience.   Avoid using the same action word whenever possible.  Finally, you will include your list of references.

During every new work experience it is important to update your resume.  If you wait until the work experience is over, it is likely that you will forget some of the skills you learned and the value that you brought to the team.

When printing your resume you should use standard 8 ½” x 11 bonded resume paper.

 

Jamie Garza

2101 Main Street                                                                                                              Memphis, TN 38103 901-555-1212                                                                                                               jamiegarza@yahoo.com

 

Summary:  Highly motivated and dedicated pre-school assistant.   Experienced with children ages two through five years of age.  Known for being kind, patient, understanding, and for creating fun activities that not only are fun for children but have educational value.

Education:

Anticipated Date of Graduation:  May 2014                          Central High School Memphis, TN     GPA 3.2

Awards and Achievements:    Honor Roll, Student of the Month, DECA County Finalist

Extra-Curricular Activities:  Chorus, Varsity Track

Experience:

Pre-School Assistant                                                                                                                 2012-Present Bellevue Baptist Church                                                                                                           Cordova, TN

•  Responsible for greeting children and helping children develop comfort in the environment
• Communicating pick up procedures to parents
• Assisting teacher in planning learning activities
• Developing hands on activities for children to gain new skills
• Preparing nutritious snacks
• Helping with general housekeeping tasks
• Basic computer skills
• Openness to growth

Babysitter                                                                                                                                       2010-Present

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and care for children in the absence of parents
• Highly skilled in diaper-changing and bottle-feeding
• Proven ability to manage and control the children efficiently
• Skilled in playing games and engaging children in educational activities

 

References:

Mrs. Deborah Smith, Bellevue Baptist Church Teacher                                    901-555-1111                 Mr. Dave Brown, Track Coach                                                                                901-555-2121                Mrs. Anita Worthington, Babysitting Client                                                        901-555-7373

 

Reandre Davis  

63 Elm Street Apartment 12                                                                                    Memphis, TN38152       901-555-1212                                                                                                    reandre.davis@gmail.com

Summary of Skills:

Mechanical Ability                                  Good Communicator                                     MS Word        Customer Service                                    Quick Learner                                                 MS PowerPoint Problem-solving                                      Public Speaking                                              MS Excel

Education:

East High School, Memphis, TN                                       Anticipated Date of Graduation:  May 2014

GPA: 2.7

Awards and Honors:  Perfect Attendance

Extra-Curricular Activities:  Memphis Auto Club, New Tyler AME Church Youth Group, American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, Art Club,

Experience:

Bike Rodeo Coordinator                                                                                                              June 2013  Memphis Auto Club                                                                                                               Memphis, TN

• Raised $200 to purchase new bikes for children in Memphis
• Assembled bikes
• Performed basic bike tune ups for local children
• Educated participants in road safety rules including helmet regulations
• Developed course and rules for the bike rodeo event

American Red Cross Volunteer                                                                                               2010-2011

• Created flyers advertising blood drive event held at three local community centers
• Greeted donors who attended the event
• Maintained the area to keep a clean environment

References:

Mr. John Ellis, American Red Cross                                                                                  901-678-5555

Ms. Maria Burgess, Teacher                                                                                                901-555-1212

Mr. Jason Smith, Memphis Auto Club                                                                              901-555-1111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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