Resumés

A resumé is the most common way of showing an employer who you are. It could mean the difference between getting called in for a job interview or not. This is your chance to show off your past job experience, volunteer work, grades, characteristics that make you a good worker, awards and other stuff. Check out this example of a resumé for Hollybuster Video:

John Smith
1234 DaVinci Court
Stockton, CA 95206
johnsm123@yuhoo.com
Days (209) 555-1000

Objective

To work with customers, learn the video and game rental business and become proficient at working with Hollybuster Video ’s computerized inventory and sales equipment.

Personality Summary

I have excellent work ethics and good organizational skills. I listen, follow instructions well and have a desire to learn.

Experience

John Smith Yard Services

6/2002 - Present

Began own yard care service two years ago. Created marketing plan and conducted sales calls to sell my services which included lawn mowing, weeding, raking, planting and general upkeep. Managed billing and collections for 20 accounts. I never received any complaints and was complimented on my reliability and responsibility.

Youth Center

6/2003 – 9/2003

Volunteer at the Youth Center in Stockton three mornings a week during the summer of 2003. During that time I was responsible for leading activities for groups of 20. Over the summer I was given more and more responsibility for organizing and selecting activities for different groups, and providing direction to other youth counselors.

Education

Edison High School

Senior 9/2004 – 3.0 GPA

Flexible Schedule and Work Permit

References available upon request.

Download sample resumé in Microsoft Word format or PDF.

Other sample resumés that are available:

Customer Service in Word or PDF
Customer Service/Clerical in Word or PDF
Child Care / Housecleaning in Word or PDF

Clerical in Word or PDF
Inventory Clerk / Landscaping in Word or PDF
Office Customer Service in Word or PDF

More categories you can use for your resume:

Skills

Computer experience
Memberships
Awards
Certifications

Relevent Experience
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies & Interests

General tips:

Have a parent or teacher proofread your resumé.
Spell out everything on your resumé. Do not use abbreviations like "St." for "Street" or "Ave." for "Avenue."
If you have to mail your resumé, do not fold it, use a large envelope to send it.
Keep resumé clean, no smudges, tears or folds.
Do not use a font larger than 20 point.
Don't get too fancy with your resumé unless you are applying for an advertising or related position.
Only include your GPA if it is 3.0 or higher.
Always include area codes with each phone number.
Name should be the largest & boldest print on resumé.