4-H and Youth Development Fact Sheet | March 2016
RESUME TEMPLATE
Tools used in one’s job search will help distinguish one individual from other job applicants. A resume is a compelling, neatly organized, summary of one’s skills, abilities, and achievements. It’s a primary tool used in helping persons with their career search. Five basic categories are included on a basic resume: Full name, Personal contact information, Work experience, Educational qualifications, Training and Special skills. Your future employer will look at this snapshot of your resume and determine whether you are a good fit for their company. Make a good impression the first time. “On an average, 250 resumes are received for each corporate job opening.” John Sullivan
“Recruiters spend 80% of their time reviewing: Name, Current title/company, Previous title/company, Previous position start and end dates, Current position start and end dates and education.” The Ladder
“Three common resume mistakes that automatically disqualify a candidate are: 1. Typos (58%) 2. Resumes not personalized to position, and 3. Resumes that don’t include a list of skills (35%).” CareerBuilder
TheCooperativeExtensionProgramservespeopleofallagesregardlessofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,religion,disability,politicalbeliefs,and maritalorfamilystatus(Notallclassesareprotectedbylegalstatues).IssuedinthefurtheranceofCooperativeExtensionWork,ActofSeptember29, 1977incooperationwiththeU.S.DepartmentofAgricultureandTexasAgrilifeExtension.Dr.JamesPalmer,InterimDeanandDirectorofLand-Grant Programs, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A & M University.
Published by 4-H Program Specialist, Joice A. Jeffries, Ph.D. 936.261.5148 | jojeffries@pvamu.edu