Great Resume Notes

ROP Portfolio
- a portfolio containing three or more of your best work samples, with a written explanation for each
- letter of introduction
- resume
- list of references
- letter of recommendation
(use ROP portfolio handbook for a guide)

Job Seeker's Trifecta
- a solid, well written, and well designed resume
- an equally well-crafted list of positive references
- a flawless, handwritten job application

YOUR RESUME SHOULD HAVE:
- who you are and how you can be contacted
- your job objective
- your level of education
- your work history or experience
- your special skills and abilities

Edit and Refine your Resume
- take time to write your resume
- no typos, use spellchecker
- no mistakes, look for double words, grammar errors
- no misleading information
- format text for easy reading and searching
- PROOFREAD (get other people)

Resume Writing Tips
- list most recent job experience first
- list most important skills first
- leave out the obvious
- avoid negativity
- go with what you got ; summer jobs, volunteer experience, clubs, relevent hobbies
- dont have a degree or diploma? state your estimated date for completion/ "class of 201X"
- proofread!!!! ask at least 3 people to read your resume in detail to spot mistakes - catch them before your interviewer does!

Style Can Vary
- Just keep it professional, well organized, and easy to read

***Download ROP Portfolio Handbook, which is on the class blog
- includes sample resumes and a template

Getting Started...
- find a program to write your resume with, such as Word, Google Ducks or Pages
- Think of what your ideal job might be this summer or in the future, align your resume info and objectives to that job
- use the Resume Template in the ROP Portfolio Handbook and list all your important details
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