Job Skills
Resume and Cover letter
Anytime you apply for a job, you will be asked for a resume. A resume is a summary of an individual's education, skills, and work experience. Employers typically have a skill set they are looking for and decide whether to interview you based on a resume.
Parts of a resume
The parts of a resume and what they should contain is explained nicely in the “How to write a resume” section from Preparing Adolescents for Young Independent Living Skills: Education, Job Seeking Skills and Job Maintenance Skills. In it, a resume should contain the following five items:
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Personal Information - Contact information—which includes your name, address, phone number, and email address—should always appear at the top of your resume, regardless of which resume format you have used.
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Education - List the education, training, and/or special classes. This tells an employer if you meet the educational requirements for a particular position.
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Activities/Honors – Should include activities from school or unrelated to school. They can be athletic, professional, or even social.
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Experience – Lists your work history. Include all your jobs plus your responsibilities while in the jobs.
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References – Individuals who are familiar with your work and can vouch for you. Be sure to ask permission before giving someone’s name. The list should include contact information for the reference.
