Design, Multimedia,

and Web Technologies

A brief document that summarizes your education and training, employment history, skills, and experiences that are relevant to the job for which you are applying.

TO GET AN INTERVIEW

The interviewer will ask questions using the

information from your résumé. Make sure your details are accurate and

truthful.

Twenty seconds is the average amount of time an employer is going to review your résumé

In that time, they will determine whether to

Keep it for further review

or…

Toss it!

Edited for proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Displays a formal tone and format

Information is easy to read and understand

Focuses on skills.

Uses action words to describe your skills and work experience.

One to two pages long.

Contact Information

Objective

Education

Experience

Skills

Awards, Honors, and Activities

Name

Address

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Remember …

Are your voice message and

email professional?

Kelsey Ludlow34 Hollow Street

Staunton, Virginia 24401540-678-9008

kludlow@gmail.com

Specific for each job for which you apply

State type of position you are seeking

Skills you can offer them in this position

School Name

Location

Type of Degree (ex. Bachelor of Arts)

Graduation

(month/year)

Major/Minor

Certificates

GPA, if above a 3.0

To obtain a programming positions using my computer design skills.

To obtain a job as a sales clerk and advance to a position as a Manager using my leadership skills.

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Bachelor of Science

May 2013

Business Administration

GPA 3.34

• Job Title• Company Name• City/State of Employment• Date Employed (month/year)• Job Description – Quantify, give skills

used and gained, and successes that occurred

List skills that relate to the position

List special training or abilities

Can be skills from school, volunteer work, church participation, or other training

Example:

Completed Computer Applications.

Training in the use of Adobe Photoshop

Enjoy working with children.

Not required to be listed on the Résumé.

Prepare a list of three references in case employer asks

May list “References Available upon Request.”

Will be informative and interesting to read.

Lists job description with a power verb in the definition.

Will be formatted to be reviewed quickly.

Is perfect in spelling, punctuation and grammar.