Resume

Resume Requirements

You will create a resume about yourself using Microsoft Word. You will use the skills you have acquired the past two years in BIT to create a resume that is unique to you. You may use a table (no visible grid lines), columns, bullets/numbers, smart-art, etc. to make your resume look professional and unique. Upon completion of your resume, you will save a final copy as a PDF and submit. This is worth one daily grade and one test grade. 

Resume Requirements:

1. Resume should be a minimum of 1 full page (set margins accordingly) but no more than 2 pages
2. Formatting:
   • Font size – no larger than 12 point and no smaller than 10 point
   • Font color – black
   • Font type – something easily readable (no curvy lines)
   • Margins – no smaller than .5”; top margin should be no smaller that .75”
   • Paper – final draft should be on bond paper
3. Letterhead: Use the Letterhead you created in Unit 4
4. Career Objective:
   • write a general objective about what type of career you would like to have - your career goals
   • should only be 2 or 3 lines long
   • does not have to be complete sentence
5. Include the following applicable headings on your resume (put these in order from your strongest qualities to your weakest qualities):
   • Skills and Qualifications (example: list computer skills, software, internet…)
   • Work History (include volunteer work & begin listing with most recent):
     • Dates of employment
     • Name of company
     • Job Title
     • Duties
   • Education & Training (high school & college):
     • School name
     • Location (city & state)
     • Dates attended
     • Degree received or will receive (date pending)
     • Area of study
   • Certificates & Licenses:
     • Microsoft Certifications
   • Accomplishments & Activities (list in chronological order):
     • Name of award
     • Date awarded
6. References:
   • Available upon request

Rubric for Resume: ResumeRubric.pdf

Examples: