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What is a resume and why do I need one?
Think of a resume as your own personal sales brochure. It's concise and highlights your very best skills and accomplishments in a well-designed and easy-to-read format. The on-line writing lab at Purdue (OWL) offers a fantastic resume definition here. Check it out!

So why do I need one?
Building a great resume is the first step towards getting your foot in the door at the job or school that you wish to be a part of. Often a brief review of your resume is your one and only chance to get a face to face meeting. Check out the classified ads in the paper this week. You'll be surprised how many ask you to send a cover letter and resume to apply. Now let's get started!

How to write your resume:

Follow these steps and links to write a "killer" resume!

Click here to open a worksheet that will help you to collect the info you need to write a resume.
How to Write a Resume from Howcast.com
Once all your information is collected, it's time to think about the format of your resume. Click here to learn more about effective resume designs.
Now it's time to write! The following steps will walk you through creating a resume using a Word template. In MS Word 2007 click the circle graphic in the upper right hand corner of your screen.
Select file --> new.
Notice there is a list of template categories on the left hand side of the dialog box. Scroll down and click on the "Resumes and CVs" category.
Select "Basic Resumes" in the selection box to the right of the template list.
Select the resume template that you would like to work with and click the Download button in the lower right-hand corner of the dialog box. Click OK if prompted.
Review these tips for working with Word templates.
Click the circle button (upper left-hand corner of screen) and select Save As. Enter a file name and make sure that you are saving in your My Documents folder. (The default location.)
Begin entering your information into the template. Keep in mind that many resume templates use tables so you may need to add or delete rows to get the look you are looking for. See tips for how to do this. You can also use Word's online help. Press F1 or click the Help button to access this feature.
When you are done, fill out this form to let Mrs. Stafford know that you would like her to review the first draft of your resume. (Remember to include the file name!) I can't wait to read it!