Lesson 19 — Activity 2: Skills and Training or Education
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Lesson 19 — Activity 2: Skills and Training or Education
After you let the employer know your name and where you can be reached, you move on to the important information that lets the employer know why you should be hired for the job.
Several versions of résumés are possible, but a simple format follows the format outlined below. This is especially useful if you have not had much work experience or training, or if you have had several jobs for short periods of time.
Remember that the information that includes your name and address is at the top of the page.
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Because you will want the headings to stand out, try using a larger
font or a bold font to draw attention to every heading in your résumé.
Skill or Ability — Each of these three sections will give examples of certain skills you have. Choose skills that relate to the job you are interested in. Be specific about the things that you can do. Try to use words that show you as an active leader at work. Skill or Ability Skill or Ability EMPLOYMENT — Leave this section out if you have not had a job before. Current or Most Recent Job Name of employer Dates of employment (Month/Year to Month/Year) Job Held Before Name of employer Dates of employment (Month/Year to Month/Year) EDUCATION Name of high school. List all diplomas, awards, or certificates received. Name any other training. INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES — Emphasize your interests and activities that are associated with the job you wish to apply for. List anything else that makes you a good candidate for the job. |
This type of résumé is sometimes called a combination résumé because it
combines the important information you want the employer to know about
your skills and experience into a simple format.
Here is an example of the experience and education/training part of a résumé. This student is hoping to get a position at a golf course for the summer months.
Here is an example of the experience and education/training part of a résumé. This student is hoping to get a position at a golf course for the summer months.
EXPERIENCE:
EMPLOYMENT: Current Job: The Springs Golf Course May 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 Previous Job: Screamer's Ice Cream September 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014 EDUCATION: John James High School 2013 – Present Food Safe Certificate 2014 INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:
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