Can someone show me how to write a resume, or at least tell me what goes in one?

Answer 1

Experience, a little history of yourself, what you want to do in life your goals, community service stuff and what kind of person you are.

Answer 2

Here is a copy of my resume with the personal stuff cut out, now it's not the best because it's not in word but here it is:

Michael
Address
Dickinson, TX
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-Mail

SKILLS PROFILE
Excellent people skills, friendly voice and smile.
Can type approximately 45 words per minute.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Internet Skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Cashier/Electronics, Target 281-538-7626 Kemah August 2006 – September 2006
Assist customers in the checkout process. Ring up items and bagging.
Managed Sales. Cash, Credit, Check, and Debit.
Help customers find merchandise.
Restock merchandise. Games, CD’s, Movies, and Books.

Cashier/Tobacco Cashier, Sam’s Club
409-986-9100 January 2006 – May 2006
Assist customers in the checkout process. Ring up and transfer items.
Managed Sales. Cash, Credit, Check, and Debit.
Filled cigarette orders for multiple companies.

Café Attendant, The Fitness Center 281-334-2560 June 2005 – November 2005
Would prepare meals upon customer’s request. Smoothies, Sandwiches and Salads.
Managed Sales. Cash, Credit, Check, and Debit.
Restock merchandise. Food and workout apparel.

EDUCATION
College of the MainlandAugust 2006 – December 2006
A&P 1, College Algebra, Speech
23 Total hours completed as of 8/29/06
June 2006 – July 2006
Lifespan Development, Math 320
January 2006 – May 2006
Humanities, History, Math 310
August 2005 – December 2005
Biology, Psychology, Physical Education
June 2004 – August 2004
English 1, English 2

Dickinson High SchoolAugust 2001 – May 2005
High School Diploma
Graduated 84th out of 306.
REFERENCES

Phyllis
High School Teacher
Phone:

Jerrica
Café Manager
Phone:

Jimmie
Manager
Phone:

Answer 3

I observe there are 3 basic formats for resume but the difference between them is the first page. The format I like is the one with the Career/Job Objective.

Basic contents of a resume
- Attached 2" x 2" ID pix
- Your name
- Position Applied for
- Career/Job Objective (separated from next by a bold line)
- Personal Information - the personal stuff such as b-day, b-place, parents, etc.
- Work Background/Experience (be sure to highlight the accomplishments)
- Training
- Education
- Character References (I like the one that leave details blank and write "Available upon request" because you may not be considered in the first place and companies will surely ask for details if they are impressed.)

You have to know what particular aspect of the resume will the company be interested so that you can 'fully load' that aspect.

Answer 4

I could tell you, although it would be trying to teach someone how to swim by giving a lecture, instead of training them how to swim in a pool.

If you've never done a resume, get a professional to do it for you; it does not cost much. Besides, if you have no experience at it, you may not want to turn in a sloppy, slacker resume because this would disqualify you as an applicant even before you are considered for an interview.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

You usually start with your education. List school, college or university attended and exam results or degrees achieved. Then what companies you have previously worked for, what position you held there and for how long. Attach copies of references from these companies if you have them. Then a bit about yourself, marital status, children if any and then your ambitions and goals and in particular list your strong points like being able to work without supervision and being a friendly and outgoing person who likes a challenge. Keep it short. Usually just one A4 page. Good luck.

Answer 7

There is an informative site with strategies and resources in writing all sorts of resumes.

Answer 8

name
address phone number
email address

Objective (if not much work experience) or Career Summary (if you 've been in the working world for awhile)

Skills:

Experience:

Education:

Extracurricular Activities: (pertaining to your work such as professional organizations, memberships, etc. NOchurch, fraternal clubs, hobbies, etc.)

http://www.wa.gov/esd/ws/walla2/resumes/res_write.html

Prepare a list of references seperately to present if requested. Do not put "References available on request" as that is outdated and understood that you will provide if needed.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

You also need to tell your educational background, contact information, reference people, and the information to contact them