Preparation of a résumé should include
- objective
- educational background
- work history
- honors and awards
- membership in club and/or community activities
- leadership positions
- community service
- references or a notation that references are available upon request.
Students should be encouraged to keep a résumé updated to reflect experience and education, even when not currently involved in a job search.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What information should be included on a résumé?
- What are some characteristics of effective résumés?
- How might a student prepare an effective résumé despite little work experience?
- Why is it important to maintain a résumé even when not looking for a job?
- When is it important to include references on a résumé? Why?
- How would a job seeker research a company to tailor a résumé so it stands out from others?
- How does social media influence employability?