Creating a Winning Resume: Essential Sections and Examples
Craft a winning resume with key sections like Personal & Contact Information, Summary vs. Objective Statements, Education, Work Experience, and more. Learn how to structure each section effectively with practical examples for a standout resume that catches employers' attention.
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How To Write a Winning Resume Presenter: Elizabeth Lizzy Myers AT&T Learning Services
What Is A Resume? And Why Do I Need One?
Use a Template Example of Student Resume Template from Microsoft Word
Sections of an Effective Resume Personal & Contact Information Summary vs. Objective Statements Education Work Experience Volunteer Experience Sports, Clubs & any other Extracurricular Activities Skills Achievements
Personal & Contact Information Personal & Contact Information Examples: Include your full name Be sure your phone number & email are accurate so employers can get in contact with you LinkedIn or Twitter / Blog / Portfolio information is not required, but great to include if you have one
Summary or Objective Statement Objective Example: To obtain a position as a Junior Copywriter. I m hoping your company would benefit from my writing skills gained through online courses and experience as School Newsletter Editor. Purpose is to customize your resume for different opportunities Catch the reader s attention immediately Summary Example: Honor roll student and active in soccer and track. Experience in customer service, sales and creating a great customer experience. Straight A student in History, English, Social Studies, and MVP in soccer. Put your TOP selling points at first glance, many hiring managers don t read past this spot anyway
Education Education Example: It s okay to brag about your GPA, awards, and honors. EDUCATION McComb High School 2017 2021 GPA: 3.88 Feel free to summarize your course work too.
Work Experience Work Experience Example: EXPERIENCE Front Counter| McDonalds FEB 2019 Current Provided excellent customer experience to all customers. Served customers with a smile and helped guarantee a great meal experience. Babysitter| The Smith Family MAY 2018 FEB 2019 Cared for 5-year-old girl on Wednesday evenings Facilitated 60-minutes outdoor playtime before dinner Coordinated Bedtime Routine: Brush teeth, wash face, change into pajamas and read 1 new book before bed. Both formal and informal jobs count as work experience Focus on illustrating what you did and what experience you have gained First word of a bullet should be a past tense verb: Provided Served Cared Facilitated Coordinated
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Volunteer Experience Volunteer Experience Example: EXPERIENCE Construction| Mission Trip to El Salvador JULY 2016 Served 3 weeks in El Salvador helping reconstruct an orphanage after an earthquake City Mission| Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving 2015 - 2017 Served dinners to homeless and people in need on Thanksgiving for the past 3 years. The main difference between Work Experience & Volunteer experience is you don t get paid Can be a one time volunteer experience or ongoing serving First word of a bullet should be in present tense if the volunteer opportunity is current
Sports, Clubs,& Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Experience Example: ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS Similar to volunteer experience, sports, clubs and other extracurricular activities show your experience beyond traditional work experience Lead Soprano| Crossroads Children s Choir Sang lead soprano for 1 service a month Varsity Soccer Team| McComb Soccer Club Soccer Goal Scoring Record: 26 Goals in 2018 Season Identify special duties or titles or achievements Consider what you learned like teamwork or discipline during this activity
Skills Skills Example: SKILLS Fluency in other languages Computer Systems and Tools Spanish fluent YouTube Video Editing expert Microsoft Office Suite proficient Teamwork Time Management Conflict Resolution Persuasive Communication Consider what s on the job description and if you have those skills prior to applying Consider skills you ve learned thru your previous work, volunteer or extracurricular activities
Additional Activities / Achievements Achievements Example: ACHIEVEMENTS Consider any rewards or awards you have received for Straight A Student in: English and History 2019 CPR Certified with Babysitter Club 2018 Most improved Soccer Player Award 2017 School & Your Classes Sports Clubs Extracurricular activities
Example of a Completed Resume
What Else You Need? References Cover Letter Should be available upon request Important when emailing your resume & you have the hiring managers contact information Separate from your Resume, using a similar Template A great way to show the employer how your knowledge, skills and abilities meet the key requirements of the job Employers will call them to validate resume details
