Develop a résumé.

Development should include the following steps:

• Use short, concise statements.
• List skills (from self-assessment) relevant to the job.
• List job, volunteer, and leadership experience.
• List other related qualifications (e.g., course work, certification, awards and recognitions, DECA projects and competitions).
• List accomplishments.
• Tailor personal and professional data to the requirements of the specific job for which the résumé is being prepared.
• Select and contact references.
• Present data in a professional résumé format.
• Limiting one’s résumé to one page.
• Edit and proofread.
• Use the résumé to develop an online profile (e.g., LinkedIn).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the difference between a résumé and a CV?
• Typically, what are the primary parts of a résumé? Why is each important?
• Typically, what are the primary design rules of a résumé?
• How long should a résumé be?
• When is a paper résumé appropriate?
• How can a person best tailor their résumé to fit a particular career area or job?
• What are some résumé builder websites?
• In what file format should an electronic résumé be submitted?