CREATE A LIST
List ALL Volunteer Work (Highly Recommended)
List ANY previous Work experience
List Any top level courses. Include Your GPA
List Clubs or Groups you are in
List any personal projects that are relevant to the job.
Create a list of your personal traits, characteristics, and values.
DRAFT IT
Create a 1st Draft
Find a simple example or template online
Get everything from your list and start building the format/template you found
CUSTOMIZE IT
What Type of job is it?
What is important duties for the job?
What is important to the company?
What is important to the hiring manager?
Do you need a cover letter?
IDEAS
CLICK HERE to watch a video about resume writing
Podcast Link: How To Find Your Dream Job
Article Links: How To Write A Resume
FINAL DRAFT
Proofread your resume: spellcheck, grammar, dates
Let your final draft sit for a day. Your brain may come up with one or two incredible changes during the wait time.
One last read over
Prepare to send it in
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