Resume Guide
What is a resume?
A resume is your opportunity to tell employers about your skills, ability, experience, and education, as well as a chance to show that you belong in that job and why they should interview you. Yes! Interview you! The over goal is to get the job. First comes the interview, then comes the offer. For now, let's focus on getting you an interview.
All resumes need answer a few things.
Contact information
Objective ( Summary)
Past and current employment
Academic achievements, Extracurricular activities
Volunteer
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Most job applications are completed online. Many companies use an applicant tracking system, or simply "ATS", software that helps to identify the best resumes. The software accomplishes by using artificial intelligence to read your resume for the following:
Keywords that match the job description
Education level and schools attended
Readability of your resume
Gives your resume a score based on the above.
High scores get read by recruiters. All others get rejected.
This means your resume is viewed and approved or rejected by the software before a human ever gets to see it! This guide will help you build a resume that is ATS-friendly.
Resume Font
The font size should be between 10 - 12. Some fonts look bigger or smaller in different sizes. The best way to test out your font size is to print your resume, hold it at arm's length, and read it. If you can clearly read it from that distance, then your font size is fine.
The type of font matters, too! Avoid any fonts that resemble handwriting!
Resume Layout : What Goes where
Section 1: Contact Information ( Who am I )
Jordan Smith
Long Beach, CA
Phone : (562) 300-5050
Email : JordanHigh@lbsusd.net
Required! This is the first section to appear on your resume. Be sure to include
First and last name
Phone number
City of residence
Email address.
Email Address
Plese use a profesional email address. If you don't have one, make one using a mix of your name, initials, or birth year.
Here are some good examples of Professional emails you can use.
Here are examples of unprofessional email addresses
Section 2: ( Summary)
Jordan Smith Phone : (562) 300-5050
Long Beach, CA Email : JordanHigh@lbsusd.net
Summary: Dependable and reliable student seeking an opportunity to support a diverse population of customers. Experience working on-campus events, collaborating with teams, and completing assigned projects on time and accurately. Fluently bilingual in Spanish.
Required! This section gives the reader a quick idea of what you have to offer as an applicant. Be sure to touch on the following topics:
Working with diverse populations
Mention skills
Teamwork
If you're bilingual, be sure to say so.
Always have a summary, but never have an objective. Why? An objective is about what you want. A summary is about what you have to offer. An employer is interested in what you have to offer.
Section 3: Education
Jordan Smith Phone : (562) 300-5050
Long Beach, CA Email : JordanHigh@lbsusd.net
Summary: Dependable and reliable student seeking an opportunity to support a diverse population of customers. Experience working on-campus events, collaborating with teams, and completing assigned projects on time and accurately. Fluently bilingual in Spanish.
Education
Long Beach City College Beginning Fall 2020 - Present
Dual Enrollment
Jordan High School June 2021
High School Diploma
Required!. In the Education section, be sure to list your most recent first, then work your way backward. Include the following:
Name of your college, trade school, or training program, if you have one.
Name of your high school
Graduation dates or the dates your attended. You can also write it as "Fall 2021 - Present" once you start your program
Degree, certificate, or diploma that you've earned or are working towards earning
Section 4: Experience
Jordan Smith Phone : (562) 300-5050
Long Beach, CA Email : JordanHigh@lbsusd.net
Summary: Dependable and reliable student seeking an opportunity to support a diverse population of customers. Experience working on-campus events, collaborating with teams, and completing assigned projects on time and accurately. Fluently bilingual in Spanish.
Education
Long Beach City College Beginning Fall 2020 - Present
Dual Enrollment
Jordan High School June 2021
High School Diploma
Experience
Long Beach Unified School District March 2019 – Present
Student Store Cashier
Handle cash payments for learning supplies and school-branded clothing, gear, and signage
Maintain a clean and welcoming environment
Collaborate with store manager on how to promote merchandise to students, parents, alumni, and the local community
Host activities and merchandise giveaways
Required! This section is crucial! If you do not have work experience, be sure to connect with the College and Career Center.
This is the section where you list your employment, accomplishments, and duties. The reader should review this section and get an idea of who you are as an employee and how your skills will help their company or organization.
Tense Matters!
Past Experience = Past Tense
Present Experience = Present Tense
Past Project at a Present Experience = Past Tense
Section 5: Extracurriculars
Jordan Smith Phone : (562) 300-5050
Long Beach, CA Email : JordanHigh@lbsusd.net
Summary: Dependable and reliable student seeking an opportunity to support a diverse population of customers. Experience working on-campus events, collaborating with teams, and completing assigned projects on time and accurately. Fluently bilingual in Spanish.
Education
Long Beach City College Beginning Fall 2020 - Present
Dual Enrollment
Jordan High School June 2021
High School Diploma
Experience
Long Beach Unified School District March 2019 – Present
Student Store Cashier
Handle cash payments for learning supplies and school-branded clothing, gear, and signage
Maintain a clean and welcoming environment
Collaborate with store manager on how to promote merchandise to students, parents, alumni, and the local community
Host activities and merchandise giveaways
Extracurriculars
Jordan Varsity Boys Soccer November 2022 – February 2023
Team Captain
Led team to a CIF championships
Worked with the head coach to evaluate competing teams and strategize to win
Lead team warm-ups
Optional! If you have extracurriculars, be sure to list them here. If not, use this space to expand upon your experience.
Extracurriculars include sports, after-school clubs, study groups, and other activities that are affiliated with your time at Cabrillo High School. Be sure to identify the activity, your role, and the month of the event or the duration of the time you were involved.
Section 6: Volunteer
Jordan Smith Phone : (562) 300-5050
Long Beach, CA Email : JordanHigh@lbsusd.net
Summary: Dependable and reliable student seeking an opportunity to support a diverse population of customers. Experience working on-campus events, collaborating with teams, and completing assigned projects on time and accurately. Fluently bilingual in Spanish.
Education
Long Beach City College Beginning Fall 2020 - Present
Dual Enrollment
Jordan High School June 2021
High School Diploma
Experience
Long Beach Unified School District March 2019 – Present
Student Store Cashier
Handle cash payments for learning supplies and school-branded clothing, gear, and signage
Maintain a clean and welcoming environment
Collaborate with store manager on how to promote merchandise to students, parents, alumni, and the local community
Host activities and merchandise giveaways
Extracurriculars
Jordan Varsity Boys Soccer November 2022 – February 2023
Team Captain
Led team to a CIF championships
Worked with the head coach to evaluate competing teams and strategize to win
Lead team warm-ups
Volunteer
Senior Movie Night April 2022 – June 2023
Volunteer Usher
City of Long Beach Food Drive April 2021 – June 2021
Volunteer Food Distributor
Optional! Having volunteer experience is a great way to get your resume noticed. If you don't have any experience as a volunteer, contact a local non-profit, government agency, or even LBUSD to find opportunities to volunteer.
Download The Resume Template
Jordan Resume Example.docx