MS. CANDIA
PRODUCT INNOVATION
& DESIGN INSTRUCTOR

BUILD YOUR RESUME


1
START WITH:
AN INTRODUCTION

Name + City, State + Email Address2
NEXT EXPLAIN YOUR:
EXPERIENCE
Company Name        Start Date – End Date (or Present)
Job Title                       City, State
List of Job Responsibilities
i.e.
Instead of...
"Babysat neighbors."


"Member of Art Club."


"Played Soccer."
Try...
"Managed schedules and safety for three children, ensuring all homework was completed."

"Collaborated with a team of 10 to design and paint a school mural over two months."


"Developed teamwork and time-management skills through 10+ hours of weekly practice and games."
3
FOLLOW WITH YOUR:
SKILLS

Feel free to [copy + paste] skills you learned in class to your Resume.

Essential Skills:            
                
Public Speaking
Collaboration
Communication
Active Listening
Empathy
Teamwork
Conflict Resolution
Problem-Solving
Constructive Feedback
Time Management
Adaptability Technical Skills:  

Prototyping
Ideating
Design Thinking
Packaging Design
Photography
3D Modeling
Storyboarding
Hand Sketching
Technical Drawing
Rendering
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Product Lifecycle Programs:

Google Workspace: 
Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides
Adobe Creative Cloud: 
Photoshop, Illustrator
Canva
Miro
VersaWorks
Autodesk Fusion
Creality Print
KeyShot Studio
ArtiosCAD
Equipment:

Roland TrueVIS VG3-540
Creality K2 Plus Combo 3D Printer
Babylock Embroidery Machine
Sparrow Sewing Machine
Artec 3D Scanner
Vevor Heat Press
Mayku Vacuum Former
Cricut Hat Press
Macbook
HP ZBook
4
FINISH WITH YOUR:
EDUCATION

School Name                                    Graduation  Month / Year
 GPA (3.0 or Higher Only)              City, State
List of  Student Achievements
i.e.  “Student of the Month,” or  Honor Roll
  • Awards: Honor roll, "Student of the Month," or perfect attendance

REVIEW:
EXAMPLES


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CONSIDER:
IMPORTANT TIPS

#1  Navigate with Adult Supervision

Think of an adult (parent, guardian, or even a school counselor) as your "Chief Security Officer."

* The "Gut Check": Before you hit "Apply" on a website you’ve never heard of, show it to an adult. They can help you spot "red flags" that might look like a great deal but are actually suspicious.

The Second Pair of Eyes: They can help you verify if a company is legitimate by looking up reviews or checking their official website.
#2    The “City, State” Rule of Thumb

Never put your home address, limit it to City, State
#3    Professionalize Your Email

soccerstar03@gmail.com to janae_troyo@gmail.com [first_last@gmail.com]

The Tip: Create a separate email account just for job applications so your "real" inbox doesn't get buried in alerts.
#4    Use the “Action + Result” Formula

Instead of just listing what you did, explain why it mattered. Avoid boring phrases like "Responsible for..."
#5    Focus on Educational Wins

Since you're a student, your school info goes at the top. It’s your current "full-time job."

  • Include your GPA: Only if it’s a 3.0 or higher.
  • Relevant Coursework: If you’re applying for a tech job, mention your Coding or Robotics class. If it’s a retail job, mention Business or Math.
  • Awards: Honor roll, "Student of the Month," or perfect attendance (which proves you actually show up).



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