Identify your skills and experience

Resume writing starts with brainstorming. Jot down your past jobs, internships, school projects, and
volunteer work.

At this stage, don’t leave anything out. Past work that seems irrelevant to your current job search, like
lawn-mowing or babysitting, might still demonstrate some skills that employers are looking for.

These notes don’t have to be polished. This is just information for you to refer to as you write your
resume. Taking detailed notes about your past experiences now will make the resume writing process
easier later on.

Consider which skills are most useful for the job you are applying for

If you’re looking for a customer service job, communication skills will be important. For an entry-level
job at a bank, cash handling skills will be needed.

Look over the work history notes you took in step 1. Did you use communication skills to defuse an
argument between the kids you were babysitting? Or did you handle money while volunteering at a
fundraising event?

Write down what skills you used, and how they might relate to the job you want. This is an easy way to
figure out what to put on your resume when describing your experience or skills.

By customizing your resume for the job you want, you can show employers you have the skills and
experience they’re looking for.

To guide your brainstorming, here are a few skills employers might be looking for:

Leadership

Ability to work in a team

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Initiative

Analytical/quantitative skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)

See results of the NACE’s Job Outlook 2016 survey for more ideas on what employers look for in new
college graduate applications.

Choose a great resume design

Below, we’ve listed some sample resumes that are perfect for high school and college students.

Choose the resume template that works best for you. Some resumes are geared toward a specific field.
Others are general purpose and work for a variety of job types.

Look over the notes you took on your experience and skills. Think about what you will be putting on
your resume, and choose your template accordingly.

Write resume text

This is where the real work begins. Now, let’s learn about the basic components of a resume and how to
put them together.

Your resume will be divided into sections. Any resume should always include sections for Contact
Information, Education, and Experience or Work History.
Aside from that, you can choose other sections to add, and decide how best to arrange them. Here are
some you might include:

Career Objective or Professional Summary

Interests and Activities

Relevant Skills

Achievements and Awards

References

You may not need every section on this list. Choose the ones that work best for you. That way, the
resume you make will be completely unique to you.

Let’s go through each section, step by step, and learn how to put them together.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Your contact information should always go at the top of your resume, so that employers can easily find
it.

Here’s what you’ll need to include:

Full name Zebastian Clarke A. Magracia

Email address zeb.magracia@outlook.com

Phone number 09774521378

City and state 32miami cubao Q.C

LinkedIn URL, if you have good endorsements and a significant network:

Make sure your email address is professional. It’s best to use one that includes your first and last names,
not a nickname or other reference.
Have a mature, appropriate voicemail greeting on your phone.

You don’t need to include your full street address. Only add it if location is important to the job. (For
example, if you will need to travel to multiple locations for that job and you live somewhere centrally
located, showing your address might be beneficial.)

EDUCATION

The education section will likely go near the top of your resume if you’re a high school or college
student. As you gain more work experience, you may move your education section farther down in your
resume.

In reverse chronological order, list these details:

School name

Major or focus

Degree and year obtained (either the year you graduated or that you expect to graduate)

If you’re a high school student, you can just put your high school name on your resume – no need to go
back to middle or elementary school. If you’re in college, you don’t need to include your high school
name.

If you are a high schooler who has been accepted to a college already, you can also state your college’s
name and the date you will begin attending.

Don’t have a lot of work experience? You can talk about what you’ve learned in your courses in this
section. Use a heading like “Relevant Coursework” to list classes or projects that are relevant to the job
you’re applying for.

Here’s a sample education listing for a college student applying for a research assistant position:
St. Joseph Catholic School, , 36 Molave, Project 3,cubao,Q.C

Degree: B.A. Architecture Construction Horizontal and Vertical

Status: Graduation expected June 2017

Relevant coursework: Basic Architectural Drawing

In a basic architectural drawing course, students focus on learning the conventions of freehand drawing
through observing, documenting and analyzing design details. Before taking this architecture class,
students should complete a class in built environment studies. Introductory architecture courses are
intended for students who wish to pursue an academic or professional degree in architecture.

Architectural Drafting and Design

Students in this intermediate architecture class practice graphic techniques used by civil and mechanical
engineers. They practice creating 2- and 3-dimensional drawings to scale. Usually, the lecture portion of
the course covers topics in industry standards, which students can then incorporate into their designs.
Often, coursework includes practice in designing houses, apartment complexes and buildings. Students
often add these drawings to their portfolio.

Architectural Technology

Technological components of architectural design are given an in-depth treatment in this intermediate
architecture class. Theoretical and practical concerns for integrating electrical, transportation, HVAC, fire
protection and water systems into building design are considered. Students also learn about structural
design for new buildings and use technology to create simulated building plans.

Architecture Design for Cities

Students explore the architectural principles used in urban development. Students analyze how cities
are changing and ways to use architecture to improve the area. Lessons include the study of urban
structures and may cover historical architecture trends. Students may draft building designs, which they
can use in their portfolio.