By: Kaylee Williams
One small thing could ruin your chances at an interview.
Mike Gustantino, a Hershey High School Business teacher, explained the need for a high quality resume during a session at HHS’ Community Day.
Through a slideshow, Gustantino provided informational ways on how create a resume that the students could take with them for the rest of their professional careers.
“The first time I ever wrote a resume I was into my freshman year of college,” said Gustantino. “Now I want students to know that it’s a great thing to have and that all students should have one.”
Gustantino shared how to format a resume, what should be on a resume, and what employers like to see when looking at a resume. He explained the various things into detail and made sure the the students that took part in the session understood what people were looking for when viewing a resume.
For example, when printing a resume, you need resume paper included with a neutral color and a watermark that is facing the correct way. “There are some employers out there that will specifically look for watermarks,” said Gustantino “There are even cases of employers who will not view you for that position just because your watermark is wrong.”
When Gustantino got to college and did not have a resume, he had to have people teach him how to make one. Something from that point on that he knew he would need from there on out.
Gustantino still continues to update his resume to this day and is continuously adding things that he could possibly need for future references.
The students in the session had an opportunity to share their resumes and to see if they were on the right track when it came to completing one.
“When applying for a job, your first impression is your resume,” said Gustantino.