Experiential Biography - Resumé
To Question:
What is a resume?
When do I use a resume?
How do I create a resume?
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Resumé originates from the French word résumé, which translates to “abstract” or “summary.” A resume document is usually a brief account of professional or work experience and qualifications. It will detail your career history, skills, volunteer experience, education and more. Usually you create and submit a resume with an employment application, but it may also be used for applying to college, grad school programs, or in the case of Engineering Department, you may submit a resume for managing projects!
Where a resume is a summary of your experience, it should always be tailored to the job / position you are applying for. This is different from a CV in that a CV is a list of all of your experience throughout your lifetime. Pick from your CV the things that would be most impressive on your resume for the job that you are applying for. You will need to be careful when designing your resume. While you want it to be eye catching for employers, many times companies will use automated systems to scan your resume. You'll need to make sure your resume can be read by the robots. Sometimes the robots will be the ones that recommend you for an interview with a real person!
A resume usually involves several sections (but not always all of them):
A professional or “summary” statement: This is a summary that is like a "hook" when writting a paper. You want this paragraph to catch the reviewer's eye, and make them want to read the rest of your resume.
Skills section: This is where you list all of your relevant skills.
Recent and relevant professional achievements: This is usually listed in reverse-chronological order, starting with your most current job. It may also include relevant internships, apprenticeships, or personal projects.
Education experience: This is where you want to detail what higher level education you have received. If you have taken AP or concurrent enrollment courses, you may list them here! Usually you don't list high school graduation in this section.
Relevant professional associations and certifications: If you are a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), are ITIL experience, or perhaps you are part of a prestigious actors association, you should list those here.
Volunteer work: This is an important one for you. Look online, on the app, or send an email to Mr. Porter or Tabitha Ricks to get the amount of hours that you have volunteered at the Space Center. Be sure to include other volunteer work, such as religious youth groups, or groups at school such as Hope Squad.
Information adapted from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/difference-between-resume-and-cv