Resumes, Cover Letters & Job Applications

EDUCATION/TRAINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The education section of your resume should appear near the top of your resume if it is your strongest selling point. If your work experience is your strongest selling point, education will be placed near the bottom. In general, your resume should present your strongest assets and qualifications first to employers to gain and hold their interest. List the schools you attended, the degrees or credentials you attained, graduation year and any special awards and/or honors you earned. If you did not complete a degree or are working towards a degree, indicate the number of credits obtained or semesters completed. Degreee/Credentila | School City, State | Date Earned Awards/Honors Degreee/Credentila | School City, State | Date Earned Awards/Honors VOLUNTEER WORK MEMBERSHIPS Mention any volunteer work or professional organizations you might be a member of that are relevant to the job you are applying for. Hobbies, clubs or church groups that are not relevant to the job you are applying for should not be included. You can make this section heading “Miscellaneous” or “Relevant Activities” in order to include publications, presentations or unique talents related to the job. Job Title | Agency City, State | Dates Work Responsibilities/Activity, Special Skills This Job Required, Accomplishments Job Title | Agency City, State | Dates Work Responsibilities/Activity, Special Skills This Job Required, Accomplishments 5

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