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Resume Writing for
Non-Instructional
Support Vacancies
Clerical/Confidential Paraprofessional
Custodial Maintenance
Campus Monitor Child Care Worker
Security Specialist Bus Operator
Food Services
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The Purpose of a Resume
To provide a work/training history to
prospective employers
To document your professional strengths
To start the process of committing to a job
or career change
To get an interview
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STEPS FOR WRITING A
RESUME
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STEP 1: Review the Advertisement
Review the advertisement, job description
and/or specific qualifications.
Are you qualified?
If “yes”, start preparing your resume.
If “no”, don’t apply since you will be
disqualified.
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STEP 2: Plan
Brainstorm why you are the candidate
who can best fulfill the employer’s needs
and meet the job description’s
responsibilities.
List all of your current and previous
experiences that demonstrate what is
wanted and needed by the employer, as
revealed on the job vacancy.
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STEP 3: Parts of a Resume
•Personal Information (Name, address,
telephone numbers, e-mail address, etc.)
•Education & Training
•Work History
•Your Qualifications as they pertain to the job
description
•References (Name, Position, Contact
Numbers)
Include the following in your resume:
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Personal Information
Cameron Mason
555 Main Street
Anytown, FL 33330
(954) 333-5555 – H
(954) 555-3333 – M
EXAMPLE:
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Education/Training
Most recent degree first
Name of institution
Location of institution
Year degree completed
Attach copy of diploma or transcript with
confirmation of degree indicated
Attach copies of any special licenses
/certificates that are required for the position
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Example: Education
(attach copies of degrees)
Associate of Arts in Technology
Broward Community College
Coconut Creek, FL
June 2000
High School Regular Diploma
Coral Springs High School
Coral Springs, FL
June 1998
EXAMPLE:
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Work History
List employers in chronological order
with most recent first.
Give name of company and address. If
with the Broward County Public School
district, list department/school.
Include your position title for each
position listed.
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Work History
1998 – present
Clerk Specialist III
Plantation High School
6901NW 16
th
Street
Plantation, FL 33313
1996 – 1998
Server
Friday’s Restaurant
335 N. University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33066
EXAMPLE:
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Job Qualifications &
Description
Read the Required Qualifications and the Description
for the job as listed in the Vacancy Advertisement.
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Bookkeeper’s Required Qualifications
as Listed on Job Advertisement
“A knowledge of business practices,
bookkeeping theory, and routine typing
skills.”
“Must be computer literate.”
“Bilingual skills preferred.”
“Computer skills as required for the
position.”
EXAMPLE OF A JOB LISTING
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Create headings on your resume for the job
qualifications in which you have experience.
o A knowledge of business practices,
bookkeeping theory, and routine typing
skills.
o Must be computer literate
EXAMPLE:
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A knowledge of business practices, bookkeeping theory, and
routine typing skills.
• Bookkeeper for ABC Company (2006-Present)
• Typed all reports and letters for ABC Company & XYZ
Company (1999-Present)
Must be computer literate
• Proficient in Word & Excel
• Create FileMaker Databases
Identify Your
Experiences with the Qualifications
EXAMPLE:
Now list your experiences (with years indicated) that
coincide with the headings you created.
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STEP 4: Identify Your References
Ask people if they will serve as a reference
before you include their names on a
resume.
References should be former supervisors or
co-workers.
Indicate full names of your references and
their relationship to you.
Give a current telephone number for the
references.
Friends and relatives should not be listed as
references.
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References
Mr. Donald Smith
President, ABC Company
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
854-321-1777
Ms. Gail Doe
Bookkeeper, XYZ Company
600 SE Eleventh Place
Deerfield Beach, FL 33333
854-322-0000
EXAMPLE:
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Attach Necessary Documents to
Your Resume
Attach copies of diploma(s)
Attach copies of licenses/certificates
required for the advertised position
Attach copies of any special certificates or
awards that demonstrate your competence
for the position
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“No No’s”
Age, race, sex, religion, or national origin
are not needed.
Photographs should not be included.
Weaknesses should not be listed.
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Resume Check
Use spell check before you let anyone else
see your resume.
Have someone who is good in grammar
review your resume.
Review for accuracy and clarity.
Have a third person read the final copy and
obtain his/her input.
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Tips for Easy Reading
Use white or off-white paper.
Make everything 8 1/2” X 11”.
Print on one side of the paper only.
Use no smaller than 12 point font.
Use Times Roman or Arial typeface.
Avoid italics.
If you mail the resume, place it in a large
envelope. Do not fold.
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Be Truthful, Concise and….
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