The Resume

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis723.T 1

Resumes Serve Four Functions

• They serve as a Self-Inventory.

• They are an Extended Calling-Card.

• They are used as an Agenda for an Interview.

• They can be used as a Memory-Jogger for the employer after the interview.

The Resume

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis723.T 2

What Your Resume Should Contain

1. Full name 6. Educational background

2. Home and work addresses 7. Employment experience

3. Home and work telephone 8. Special skill (languages)

4. Marital Status * 9. References*

5. Vital Statistics* 10. Awards and honors

* optional

The Resume

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis723.T 3

Absolute MUSTS When Writing a Resume

1. It must be letter perfect. (no spelling or grammar errors)

2. It must be neat.

3. It must be easy to read.

4. It must not be longer than two pages.

5. It must be well organized.

The Resume

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis723.T 4

Basic Resume Principles

1. Be brief and to the point.

2. Avoid the pronoun “I”.

3. Include only relevant information.

4. Stress your accomplishments.

5. Do not be cute or chatty.

The Resume

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis723.T 5

Basic Resume Principles, cont’d.

6. Keep your sentences short.

7. Do not list a desired salary.

8. Do not include a photograph.

9. Do not mention anything negative.

10. Be accurate and honest.

The Resume

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

University of California, Davis723.T 6

Most word processing software comes with examples that you can use in your class. Such examples are:

1. Resumes2. Letters of Application3. Letters of Inquiry

The following pages are example resumes that are available for you to use.

Notes to the teacher: