Write a Resume Using Google Docs 

Resumes

What is a resume?

• A document meant to show your work experience. 
• Generally written using Google Drive or Microsoft Word.
• Ideally 1  page.

Resume Basics

• Contact Information 
• Objective or Summary (Optional ) 
• Education 
• Work Experience 
• Skills
• Certifications
• Honors, 
• Volunteer Work
• Foreign Languages

Required Sections 

• Contact Information: Name, Address, Phone Number, Email, Website
• Education: List most recent education first. Indicate majors/ areas of study and if degrees were completed. 
• Work Experience: Ideally, list two most recent jobs. Three jobs can be listed if you need to fill space.
• Skills: Commonly listed include Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Computer Programs, Social Media, Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Bilingual

Additional Sections

• Certifications and Licenses: Driver’s License, CPR
• Honors and Awards: Education honors can be merged with the Education Section. Awards can include: Employee of the Month, 1st Place Prizes.
• Volunteer Work: Not necessary to include volunteer title, do include years volunteered. 
• Languages: Indicate Proficiency: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Full/ Native
• Interests: Hobbies, sports, recreational activities, things you like to learn about.

What is an Objective/ Summary?

• This section usually consists of 1-3 lines, and it’s below your contact information.
• Important to include in resume if you have never had a job before, or little experience related in the job you are applying to.
• Emphasize on your key qualifications, skills, and goals.

What do I do if I don’t have enough on my resume?

• Volunteer
• Learn a New Language 
• Get a license/ certification: CPR, Forklift License, PERC Card, CNC Operation, software programs, coding 

• Cover Letters: A motivational letter written to a potential employer, generally several paragraphs in length. Cover letters should show in depth knowledge of the company or organisation you are applying to.
• CVs: This is a comprehensive list of all published works, exhibitions, conferences, awards, and honors a person has received. Nothing should be left out! The longer a CV is, the better. CVs are often needed for academic, artistic and creative jobs.

Online Job Searching 

Other job sites/ job boards:

• City of Chicago: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
• Illinois Job Link: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/
• Career Builder
• The Ladder 
• Simply Hired 
• Linkedin

Brainfuse

• Resume Templates: Chronological, Combination, Functional, Military
• Resume Help: Submit resume and receive feedback in 24 hours
• Live Help: Can get immediate advice on resume’s and job searching in live chat. 

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Google Docs 

• Google Docs is similar to Microsoft Word, however Docs is free unlike Word.
• If you already have a gmail account, you already have a google docs account. 
• Google Docs is hosted on cloud storage and saves itself automatically. This makes it great for writing resumes because you cannot unintentionally lose the file.