How to write a great resume
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A portfolio containing three of more of your best work samples and a written explanation of each piece
-Letter of Introduction
-Resume
-List of References
-Letter of Recommendation
-Use the ROP Portfolio Handbook as a Guide
Job Seekers Trifecta
-A solid well written and well designed resume
-An equally well crafted list of positive references
-A flawless handwritten job application
Resume should Have
-who you are and how you can be contacted (larger font)
-Your job objective (seeking...) tailor it to what you're applying to
-Your level of education (high school, 10th grade) (ROP Graphic Design)
-Your work history or experience (working for parents is ok)
-your special skills and abilities
Edit and Refine your Resume
-Take time to write your resume
-No typos use, spellcheck
-No mistakes, look for double words, grammar errors
-No misleading information
-Format your text for easy reading and searching
Resume Writing Tips
-List most recent job experience first
-List most important skills first
-leave out the obvious
-avoid negativity (wasn't a good fit, -for schedule/looking for something better)
-Go with what you got: summer jobs, volunteer experience, clubs, relevant hobbies
-Don't have a degree or diploma? State your estimated date for completion, class of 201(x)
-Proofread! Ask at least 3 people to read your resume in detail to spot mistakes. Catch them before your interviewer does!
Style Can Vary
Just keep it professional, well organized and easy to read
ROP Portfolio Handbook =
Contains tips and guides for all aspects of your portfolio
Has 2 sample resumes and resume template to fill out so you can get started
Link is on class blog download the pdf file to your computer and read it thoroughly
How to get started..
-Find a program to write your resume with such as word google docs or pages
-think of what your ideal job might be this summer or in the future, align you resume info and objectives to that job
-Use the Resume Template in the ROP Portfolio Handbook and list all you important details
