Title: Develop a résumé.
Course: Marketing Exploration (12160-36) > Section: Preparing for a Job Search

Development should include the following steps:

- Use short, concise statements.
- List skills (from self-assessment) relevant to the job.
- List job, volunteer, and leadership experience.
- List other related qualifications (e.g., course work, certification, awards and recognitions, DECA projects and competitions).
- List accomplishments.
- Tailor personal and professional data to the requirements of the specific job for which the résumé is being prepared.
- Select and contact references.
- Present data in a professional résumé format.
- Limiting one’s résumé to one page.
- Edit and proofread.
- Use the résumé to develop an online profile (e.g., LinkedIn).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between a résumé and a CV?
- Typically, what are the primary parts of a résumé? Why is each important?
- Typically, what are the primary design rules of a résumé?
- How long should a résumé be?
- When is a paper résumé appropriate?
- How can a person best tailor their résumé to fit a particular career area or job?
- What are some résumé builder websites?
- In what file format should an electronic résumé be submitted?