You
should research some resume templates online to find the right format
for your needs. Resumes should include the following sections:
- Your name and contact information
- Education
- Work experience
- Skills
If you have just graduated from college or graduate school and you have
little relevant work experience, you should place your educational qualifications
at the top of your resume. If you have been working for a while and have
a lot of relevant job experience, start your resume with your work experience
and place your educational qualifications at the bottom.
Be sure your resume is clear and concise. You do not have to be too descriptive, but make sure you clearly express your accomplishments. Note the following example as the candidate states number and ages of young people, duration of work experience, and issues handled.
Antiochian Village
Camp, Ligonier, PA Summer 2000 & 2002
Counselor
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of 32 campers, ages 13-17, over four two-week overnight sessions.
- Dealt with issues of homesickness, depression, suicide, grief, faith struggles, etc.
Be prepared in an interview to give further details and information on
each part of your resume. Be as concrete as possible. For example, if
you have experience running retreats, think of what worked and did not
work as you were giving them.
Have many friends look at your resume for corrections and comments. Make sure your formatting and fonts are consistent throughout. Do not have any spelling errors.