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Learning Objectives

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Understand the goals and components of a successful resume

Explain key strategies to maximize the effectiveness of a resume

Analyze real examples of resumes to determine their effectiveness.

Create their own resume that meets the criteria for success.

Key Takeaways

Your resume is designed to:

catch an employer's attention,

describe your value (use statistics and stories when possible)

let them know how to contact you.

Every resume should be tailored to the specific job and organization you want.

Fast Facts

Recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing on individual resume. (The Ladders)

Google now gets more than 1,300 resumes a day. (Oprah)

The average number of people who apply for any given job: 118. Twenty-percent of those applicants get an interview. (Forbes)

Many companies use talent-management software to screen resumes, weeding out up to 50% of applicationsbefore anyone ever looks at a resume or cover letter. (Forbes)Your Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number

Email address

Objective

Type Objective here

Education

High School Name School City, State

Dates of attendance

Work Experience

Company Name, Dates of Employment

Job Title, description, responsibilities

Company Name, Dates of Employment

Job Title, description, responsibilities

Achievements

List academic and other achievementsActivities

List volunteer experience, sports, clubs, etc as well as dates of involvement

List volunteer experience, sports, clubs, etc as well as dates of involvement

Skills

List computer, language or other personal skills here

List computer, Janguage or other personal skills here

I'm only in 9th grade btw please just do a template for me

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Here's a simple resume template tailored for a 9th-grade student. You can fill in your personal information, experiences, and achievements as you see fit.

[Your Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Objective

Motivated and detail-oriented 9th-grade student seeking opportunities to gain experience in [type of work or field you're interested in]. Eager to contribute my skills and learn more about [what you want to learn about or do].

Education

[Your High School Name]
[City, State]
Dates of Attendance: [Month, Year] - Present

Work Experience

[Company Name]
[City, State]
Dates of Employment: [Month, Year] - [Month, Year]
Job Title: [Your Position]

  • [Description of responsibilities and tasks you performed]
  • [Any special achievements or contributions]

[Company Name]
[City, State]
Dates of Employment: [Month, Year] - [Month, Year]
Job Title: [Your Position]

  • [Description of responsibilities and tasks you performed]
  • [Any special achievements or contributions]

Achievements

  • [List any awards, honors, or achievements you have received in school or extracurricular activities]
  • [e.g., Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Science Fair Winner, etc.]

Activities

  • Volunteer Work: [Describe any volunteering experiences, including the organization and your role]
    Dates of Involvement: [Month, Year] - [Month, Year]
  • Sports/Clubs: [List any sports teams or clubs you are part of, including positions held if applicable]
    Dates of Involvement: [Month, Year] - [Month, Year]

Skills

  • [List any technical or personal skills that you possess, e.g., proficient in Microsoft Office, fluent in Spanish, social media skills, etc.]
  • [Include any other relevant skills that make you a strong candidate]

References

Available upon request.

Feel free to customize each section based on your experiences and the specific job or opportunity you are targeting!