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Welcome to the Virtual Job Fair Handbook. We’ve prepared it to help you apply for jobs posted online within the Virtual Job Fair which opens June 10, 2013 at midnight and ends June 14, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. The lessons start with the very basics of computer and Internet knowledge to help you even if you’re new to the online job application process. If you have great computer and Internet skills, you can skip the basics and jump to the topics that matter to you. We’ve provided information and examples to help you build an effective resume and apply for the jobs that fit your experience and skills — and get the job you want.

The Virtual Job Fair is brought to you by WorkSource and Florida State College at Jacksonville.

 

Basic Resume Components

Video: Resume Basics

Heading

Should list your name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address. It should be attractive in appearance. No need to put “Resume” at the top of the page.

Employment Objective

If you have a specific position or career goal in mind, state this under the heading of “Employment Objective” or simply “Objective”.  If it is a realistic objective, simply state the job title (Nursing Assistant, Electro-Mechanical Drafter, etc.).

Career Summary or Professional Accomplishments

Brief highlights of your relevant work experience and qualifications for the job. Include: years of experience, special skills, achievements and personal characteristics.

Work History

Lists last 8-10 years of experience beginning with current or most recent position. Include dates of employment, job titles and names and locations of companies. 

Education and Training

List relevant education and training in reverse chronological order (if appropriate) and without dates if degrees date back more than ten years. Listing Education in the following order:

  • Post-graduate college (Ph.D., Masters)
  • Undergraduate college (if more than one degree, list most relevant)
  • Community College or Two-year programs
  • Technical training and continuing education (seminars, certifications, etc.)
  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Professional and Community Affiliations

List volunteer or community service work as well as professional memberships.

Personal

Be sure to eliminate personal data that is irrelevant to the position you want.

Length

Your resume should be one to two pages in length and have one-inch margins.

Font Faces and Sizes

Use an easy-to-read font face at a size of 10-12 points for the body and 12-14 points for section headers. Commonly available examples:

Arial, Tahoma, Times New Roman and Bookman

Bold Font

Use bold print and bulleted text to highlight only the important information.

 

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