1. The resume get you the job you are after

2. Uses of Resume
 Self-marketing tool tailored to your objectives
 First link between you and the potential employer

3. What is the Purpose of a Resume
 Focuses the interviewer’s attention on your strongest
points
 Gives you full credits for achievements
 Presents a positive picture of your best qualities

4. An Effective Resume
 Build from carefully chosen data
 Data you need to present

5. Two Basic Types of Resume
Formats
 Functional resume and chronological
 Functional resume is selective and only highlights
those skills pertinent to your job objective.

6. The Chronological Resume
 Is used to combine all your experience and
employment history simply written in order by date
starting with the most recent position and working
backwards.

7. The Functional and
Chronological Resume Offer
 Name
 Address
 Phone Number
 Career Objective
 Professional Profile
 Educational Information
 Description of Experience
 Employment History stating the dates of employment

9. High School and Resume Usage
Knowledge About Resumes
Knowledge About Writing a Resume
Knowledge About the Purpose of a Resume
Has Used a Resume
10%
40%
30%
20%