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Contact information Education Work Experience Activities & Volunteer Service Computer Skills

Optional Sections Objective Special Skills and Abilities Reference Statement

Be clear and concise. Include what you hope to achieve by gaining this job.

To utilize my restaurant service training as a general manager of Red Lobster.

Informational Data

Contains accurate, current information Focuses on skills Uses action verbs for responsibilities and accomplishments

Presents data in chronological order (unless using functional resume)

Use action verbs to highlight the responsibilities you have performed: -Managed -Planned -Oversaw -Responsible for -Coordinated -Initiated -Designed -Followed through with -Programmed -Created

Efficient in Windows XP/Vista/7, Microsoft Word 2003-2010 Accustomed to heavy telephone usage Skilled in typing with speeds up to 70wpm

Language and Style

No spelling or grammar errors

Contains proper capitalization

Personal pronouns are not used (I, me)
Use bullets for lists Underlining or bold used for sections

Formatting appears professional

Typos and Grammar Slips

Great atenttion to detail. Proven ability to track down and correct erors. I am a perfectionist and rarely if ever forgets details.

Accomplishments: Completed 11 years of high school.

Layout

Produced on a computer

- Contains margins on all sides - Length should be 1-2 pages

Uses tabs and centering commands Effective use of white space Neat and professional appearance

Based upon competencies or skills Not in chronological order Used for career changers, executives, or those with unconventional work histories
Might say Sales Experience then list it Typically brief with a simple list of positions De-emphasizes importance of specific jobs

Not as popular a format

Opening a Document in Microsoft Word

Click on Start Icon Programs Microsoft Office- Microsoft Word or Click on Microsoft Word icon on desktop. Click on Microsoft Office Button in upper left Click New Select and click on Blank Document or a template choice such as cover letter or resumes

Microsoft Word Resume Templates

Chronological Resume Template from Word 2007

Functional Resume Template from Word 2007

 Give

enough information to interest the reader, dont overwhelm. the company. Address the letter to a specific person. the person who referred you, if appropriate.

Research

Mention

Contact Information
Date Name, title, company, address, city, state, and zip of addressee

Greeting, followed by a colon

Paragraph 1:
What you want. How you know about the organization. Mention enclosure of your resume.

Paragraph 2:
Concise overview of work history and skills that will help you perform the job you want.

Paragraph 3:
State confidence in your abilities Give your contact information

Paragraph 4:
Express appreciation Closing, Signature, and Typed Name

Cover Letter from Word 2007

Get a Job Search-Only E-mail Address Before you apply for any online job, you will need your own e-mail account. Gmail - www.gmail.com Yahoo Mail - mail.yahoo.com Hotmail - www.hotmail.com Create an e-mail account that you will use only for job applications.

Your e-mail address is one of the first impressions you make with a potential employer. Bad Idea:
iliveforbeer@hotmail.com partygurl83@yahoo.com

Good Idea: Use a neutral e-mail address that is a derivation of your name.
robert_m_smith@gmail.com susanbeckstead3@yahoo.com

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Career Builder - www.careerbuilder.com Pulls job listings from the pages of major newspapers.
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MaconJobs.net Division of a larger online job search database Careerbuilder. Macon.com/jobs Job listings through the Macon Telegraph and Careerbuilder. MyMiddleGeorgiaJobs.com Part of the network of locally focused job sites.

http://www.mymiddlegeorgiajobs.com

http://www.mccg.org/careers.html

Application History Job Agent

http://www.dol.state.ga.us/

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