✏️ Build My Resume V2

Here, you will learn to build a resume.

There are two ways to fulfill the requirements for developing a resume.

First, the Resume Builder guides you through creating a resume step-by-step.
Or if you already have a Resume, you can upload it directly into the system.

In the left-hand navigation, select Resume. Alternatively, it can also be accessed from the "Assemble My Portfolio"> "Resumes" Tab.

Select Build My Resume.
Open each category by clicking the arrow to fill in your information.

Personal Details

Required: First Name, Last Name, Email Address.

Optional: Middle Name, Address 1, Address 2, City, State, Zip Code, Personal Website, Home Phone, Cell Phone

Objective

The objective states the job you are applying for or the area in which you are applying. Example: To obtain a position in sales with a viable opportunity for advancement. This area is optional.

Skills and Qualifications

State the unique skills and qualifications that might relate to your objective and what you will bring to the job. If you lack relevant experience, highlight the skills and qualifications you have developed instead.

Helpful Resources:

To Add Records

Click "Add Record" to open a web form.

Fill in the required information. Always start with the most recent first.
Click the "Add" button in the top right to finish. If you don't see an "Add" button but have a "Validate" button instead, it means that all required fields have not been filled in. When the missing data is added, the button will update to "Add."
To edit or delete the record, click on the Row Action & Options gear to the right of the entry.

Work Experience

Required:

Position: The function you served in the company. (e.g., Cashier, Yard Maintenance, Dishwasher).
Organization Name: The company name. (e.g., Boeing, McDonald's, Self-Employed).
Experience Type: Select from the drop-down menu (Paid, Job Shadow, Internship, Work-based Learning).
Start Date

Optional:

End Date: (Leave blank for the present).
Exclude from Resume Print (True/False): This is for when printing. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Duties: The key skills and accomplishments demonstrated at the specific job. Highlight the skills most relevant to your objective.
Hours Per Week, Wages
Description
Organization's information: (supervisor contact name, description, contact, phone number, email, website, street, city, state, and zip code)
Comments

Education Experience

List the Institution (high school) and the Start Date (the year you began).
If you have yet to graduate, please state: "Candidate to Graduate (Date)."
If you have taken any college courses, list the institution (college) and the start date (the year you began).
If you intend to complete a college degree, state Program: "Candidate for (Degree, Discipline)."
End Date: Leave blank for present (optional)
Certificate or Degree Obtained (optional)
Exclude from Resume Print (optional, True/False): This option is for printing purposes. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.

Volunteering Experience

Required:

Volunteer Activity Title
Start Date
Volunteer Experience Type

Optional:

End Date (Leave blank if present)
Exclude from Resume Print (optional, True/False): This option is for printing purposes. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Description
Hours Per Week
Total Volunteer Hours
Comments.
Organization's information (name, description, contact, phone number, email, website, street, city, state, and zip code)

Activities experience

List special interests such as physical fitness, hobbies, sports, or leisure activities. Leave them off if they don't seem relevant to the job or if including them would make the Resume too long (more than 1-2 pages).

Required:

Activity Name
Activity Type (Club, Hobbies, Interests, Organization, Sport).

Optional:

Activity Position
Activity Award
Exclude from Resume Print (optional, True/False): This option is for printing purposes. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Comments

Honors Recognitions

List any special recognitions, such as being appointed an officer, leader, or honorary group member.

Required:

Name of the Academic Honor
Award Date.

Optional:

Description
Exclude from Resume Print (optional, True/False): This option is for printing purposes. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Organization's information (name, description, contact, phone number, email, website, street, city, state, and zip code)

Awards and Recognitions

List any monetary awards you have received, perhaps for a science fair project or a fair project.

Required:

Name of the Academic Award
Award Amount (USD$)
Award Date

Optional:

Description
Exclude from Resume Print (optional True/False): This is for when printing. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Organization's information (name, description, contact, phone number, email, website, street, city, state, and zip code)

Scholarships and Recognitions

List any monetary awards you have received as a scholarship.

Required:

Name of the Scholarship Award
Scholarship Amount (USD$)
Scholarship Date

Optional:

Description
Exclude from Resume Print (optional, True/False): This option is for printing purposes. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others. Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Organization's information (name, description, contact, phone number, email, website, street, city, state, and zip code)

Other Recognitions

Required:

Name of the Academic Recognition
Type of Academic Recognition
Recognition Date

Optional:

Description
Exclude from Resume Print (optional, True/False): This option is for printing purposes. (e.g., you may sometimes wish to exclude information on particular resumes but use it in others). Marking True will prevent the information from being printed in your final Resume. Marking False will allow it to be printed in the final Resume.
Organization's information (name, description, contact, phone number, email, website, street, city, state, and zip code)

References

Add the Name, Job Title/Company, Home/Cell Phone Number, and Email address for each of your references. (address and website are optional). Ask any person you would like to use as a reference for permission.

NOTE: It is recommended to have three(3) and draw from different sources (Work, Volunteer, Educational, Activities).

Review, Download, and Print

Select Upload/Download Resume from the left navigation screen or return to the tabs at the top.
Next, hover over "Resumes" and click "Print Resume."

Next, hover over one of the resume templates to either Preview, Download as a PDF, or Download as a Word Doc.
Once you have found the best template and downloaded it as a PDF or a Word doc, you can upload it by clicking on the Add Resume Files>>Click here to upload a file link.