Resume worksheet

Resume Guide A worksheet and sample resumes for the job applicant

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Resume Worksheet This worksheet is designed to help you gather useful information that employers like to see included in most resumes. We have used a chronological format since it is preferred by employers. We recommend using a blank Word document (not a template). ____________________________________________________________________________ Your Name Address Telephone number (Alternate phone number) Email address

Job Objective Your objective gives focus to the resume and lets the employer know what sort of position or area of specialization you are seeking. You may want to have separate resumes with different objectives for different kinds of jobs. Make sure your objective isn’t too specific, or so broad that it’s meaningless. (e.g.) ―Seeking an administrative assistant position utilizing my organizational, customer service and technical skills‖ ―To obtain an entry-level position in psychology with a counseling focus‖ ―To obtain an internship position in the journalism field‖ Objective______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Summary of Qualifications (optional) This is an effective way to let the employer know that your skills and qualifications match their needs. Be genuine, and if possible, use language that matches the job announcement. (e.g.) B.S. degree in business with over eight years successful management experience Highly organized, with the ability to efficiently balance many projects at once Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Honest, reliable and hard working ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

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Education If you have attended more than one college, list the most relevant/recent degree or training first. (High school is generally not included if you have attended college) College/Institution name Degree (or certificate)

City, State Graduation date (or ―expected‖ or ―currently enrolled‖)

Honors and awards (academic scholarships, leadership awards), GPA (if over 3.0) Relevant Coursework (specific courses or programs that relate to your job objective) _____________________________

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Work Experience (or ―Employment History‖) Includes military experience List employment in reverse chronological order (present or most recent position first). Internships are also included in this section. Employer/Organization Job title

City/ State Dates (month and year)

Job duties/ responsibilities—Begin phrases with action words (see Resume Language and Action Verbs list, pages 5 and 6). Promotions, accomplishments, knowledge or skills you acquired, etc. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Employer/Organization Job title

City/ State Dates (month and year)

Job duties/ responsibilities Promotions, accomplishments, etc. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Employer/Organization (continue to list employment--include experience within the last ten years or your last 4-5 jobs) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Additional Skills (e.g. foreign languages, technical skills, certifications, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Additional Activities (e.g. volunteer experience, student government, community service, PTA, coaching, committee work, etc; be careful when listing religious and political activities-you don’t know who will be reading your resume!) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ (Other possible headings, if applicable) Professional Organizations Professional Development/ Workshops References ―Available on request‖ or leave this heading out and list your references on a separate page (see Sample Reference List, page 4). Try to use professional references only (work or education related). Make sure to ask permission before including someone as your reference!

*Be sure to save your resume as a PDF file

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Sample Reference List

Your Name Address Telephone number (Alternate phone number) Email address

Dr. Linda Kunce Assistant Professor of Psychology Illinois Wesleyan University P.O. Box 2900 Bloomington, IL 61702 309.556.3663 [email protected]

Ms. Michelle Jones Human Resources Director XYZ Technology 111 Dover Lane, Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63121 314.935.2222 [email protected]

Professor Gerald Olson Associate Professor of Accounting and Chairperson of Business Administration Illinois Wesleyan University P.O. Box 2900 Bloomington, IL 61702 309.556.3170 [email protected]

Sue Stroyan Associate Professor University Librarian Illinois Wesleyan University P.O. Box 2900 Bloomington, IL 61702 309.556.3172 [email protected]

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Resume Language Employers generally scan resumes quickly and the „staccato‟ style conveys your key qualifications with few words, but lots of impact. Sentence subjects and personal pronouns are eliminated and strong action verbs are used instead. An example might be “Supervised five employees” or “Analyzed research reports”. Numbers also strengthen your resume. For example, “Served an average of 30 customers per hour”, “Wrote and edited reports of over 12,000 words” and “Handled average cash sales of $2000.00 per day”.

Resume Action Words Accelerated Accomplished Achieved Administered Advised Analyzed Approved Arranged Assisted Budgeted Built Calculated Chaired Collaborated Communicated Completed Conducted Constructed Consulted Contributed Controlled Coordinated Counseled Created Dealt with Delivered Demonstrated Designed Developed Diagnosed Directed Distributed

Edited Educated Encouraged Engaged Established Evaluated Examined Explained Facilitated Generated Guided Handled Implemented Improved Increased Influenced Initiated Instructed Insured Integrated Interpreted Interviewed Investigated Lectured Led Managed Monitored Motivated Ordered Organized Oversaw Participated

Performed Persuaded Planned Presented Produced Programmed Provided Purchased Recommended Reduced Reinforced Reorganized Repaired Represented Responsible for Reviewed Revised Scheduled Solved Sponsored Streamlined Summarized Supervised Taught Trained Translated Troubleshot Updated

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Resume Action Words/Phrases If you are thinking of using these Word(s)/Phrase(s)

You might consider:

Set up/Start up

Arranged, Engineered, Established, Founded, Initiated, Introduced, Invented, Launched, Organized, Spearheaded

Put together

Accumulated, Arranged, Assembled, Collected, Compiled, Constructed, Coordinated, Organized

Wrote

Composed, Drafted, Formulated

Wrote down/Keep track

Monitored, Recorded

Kept up

Maintained

Helped

Assisted, Supported

Watched over

Oversaw, Supervised

Led

Conducted, Directed, Guided, Headed

Made

Created, Designed, Developed, Devised, Established, Formulated, Invented, Produced

Made ready

Arranged, Planned, Prepared

Made better

Improved, Overhauled, Remodeled, Restructured, Revamped, Revised, Revitalized, Streamlined, Strengthened, Transformed, Upgraded

Made bigger

Enlarged, Expanded, Increased

Checked or Checked over

Analyzed, Examined, Inspected, Monitored, Reviewed, Verified

Made sure

Assured, Ensured

Gave

Presented, Provided, Supplied

Gave out

Distributed

Showed

Demonstrated, Displayed

Showed how

Instructed

Filled out

Completed

Got

Acquired, Obtained, Secured

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Chronological Resume

Applicant Name 2733 NE 95th Street Seattle, WA 98105

(206) 555.1212 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: Information technology internship utilizing my computer systems and programming skills. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years experience in computer lab and network administration Demonstrated customer service experience in various settings Work well independently and in team projects Japanese: fluent reading and listening; basic conversational skills Computer Skills: Proficient in C/C++, HTML, HML, Microsoft Office, Windows NT, LAN, web design (http://students.washington.edu/ggute) EDUCATION: University of Washington, Seattle, WA BS in Informatics, GPA: 3.5/4.0, June 2006 Coursework includes study of information systems and technology with a human-centered approach: Informatics Fundamentals, Database Management, Information Retrieval, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Research in Informatics, Compute Networks, Distributed Applications Study Abroad: Keio University, Tokyo, Japan, Spring 2001 – Winter 2002 One-year exchange program, resided with host-family RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: Computer Lab Assistant, University of Washington, Winter 2002 to present Provide instructional assistance in an ultra-modern computer lab. Network Administrator, Crescent High School, Crescent, WA, 1/97 – 6/99 Aided teachers and students on proper use of computers. Worked with administration to help design and maintain school’s computer network. LAN installation and maintenance using Microsoft NT. Web design (www.crescent.edu). OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: Customer Service Specialist, ComUSA, Seattle, WA, Summer 2002 Shift Leader, Video Update, Seattle, WA, 5/99 – 1/00 Waiter, Family Kitchen, Bothell, WA, Summer 1998 ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of Washington, 2002 – present ASUW Crime Prevention Committee, UW, 1999 – 2001 Varsity Football Team, East Japan Conference Champions, Keio University, 2001 Valedictorian, Crescent High School, 1999

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Chronological Resume

Jessica Ortega

1245 Cody Drive * Bismarck, ND 58503 * 701.220.5990 * [email protected] OBJECTIVE A position as youth intake coordinator with vocational rehabilitation using my strong interpersonal, diagnostic, and assessment skills

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Social Work University of Mary, Bismarck, ND Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.8

Anticipated April 2010

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Social Work Crisis Intervention CPR/First Aid

Anticipated July 2010

INTERNSHIPS Social Work & Guidance Counselor Intern January - April 2010 Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck, ND Facilitated counseling groups of 3-5 students covering topics such as social, training, and study skills Promoted individual programming and behavior modification for children who are challenged behaviorally and emotionally Observed students in the classroom setting to count and chart behaviors Used clinical skills to draw conclusions from all the testing and evaluation tools Residence Counselor Intern January - August 2009 ND Youth Correctional Center, Mandan, ND Implemented services for youth with behavioral challenges Promoted individual programming and behavior modifications Instructed life skills training for youth and implemented individual counseling and assessment services

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Personal Care Attendant Youthworks, Bismarck, ND

September 2009 - Present

OTHER EXPERIENCE Tutor U-Mary Student Support Services, Bismarck, ND Fitness Instructor YMCA, Bismarck, ND

August 2008 - Present June 2007 - August 2008

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT National Council Against Violence of Women and Children state conference participant Bismarck-Mandan Drug-Alcohol Summit Participant Attended Grant Writing for Dummies seminar

ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS Student Social Work Organization-elected President Organized fund raising initiative that raised $2,000 SPURS (Community Service Organization) Performed nearly 100 hours of campus and local service Peer Mentor/Ambassador Meals on Wheels Volunteer

2007 - 2010 2006 - 2008 2009 - 2010 2007 - 2010 Courtesy of University of Mary, Bismarck, ND

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Functional Resume

Vanessa A. Sanchez 444 Border Collie Lane

Naperville, Illinois 60512

(630) 555-1212

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE A management position that requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills. Would welcome assignments in operations, sales/marketing, customer service, human resources, or related areas. EDUCATION Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Management, May 2010 G.P.A. 3.2/4.0 Financed 90 percent of education through part-time employment and student loans. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Management Supervised various youth recreational activities. Trained new employees in effective sales and direct mail techniques. Frequently served as store supervisor in the manager’s absence. Interpersonal Demonstrated effective persuasive skills in retail sales. Provided excellent customer service by phone and in person. Resolved customer complaints effectively and efficiently. Served as new student orientation facilitator and group leader. Organizational Provided administrative support in producing all forms of office communications. Designed and developed a coding system for a university research project. Organized and recorded data as a research assistant. Recognized by supervisors as being efficient and detail-oriented. LANGUAGES Speak, read, and write Spanish/English fluently. Basic conversational ability in Italian. COMPUTER SKILLS IBM PC and Mac formats, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Printshop, several e-mail formats, and the Internet. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Good Luck Rent-A-Car Customer Service Representative

Park Ridge, Illinois 2007 to present

Northeastern Illinois University Research Assistant

Chicago, Illinois 2006 – 2007

Chakotay Gift Emporium, Ltd. Sales Associate/Cashier

La Forge, Illinois 2004 – 2005 Courtesy of Northeastern Illinois University

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Combination Resume

CORA SPONDENCE 1234 Easy Street Paradise, MI 49002 313-555-1234 [email protected] OBJECTIVE Obtain an entry-level opportunity using my writing, editing, and research skills in the communications industry. EDUCATION The University of Michigan-Dearborn Bachelor of Arts Graduating with high distinction Major: Communications Minor: Management

Dearborn, MI May 2010 GPA: 3.8

HONORS & AWARDS UM-Dearborn Chancellor’s Scholarship EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS Midwest Style Magazine Co-op Student, Advertising Department Assisted advertising executives in creating point-of-purchase displays. Participated in design development sessions with clients. Collaborated with graphic artists to create caption copy.

Detroit, MI 01/10 - 04/10

Detroit Theatre Company Detroit, MI Public Relations Intern 09/09 - 12/09 Composed press releases with public services announcements to publicize theatre events. Managed production of posters, flyers, and programs. Dearborn News Dearborn, MI Junior Copywriter 01/09 - 08/09 Created copy for campaigns designed to promote textbook publisher’s line of books in trade magazines and newspapers. Assisted marketing and editorial departments with sell copy for book catalogs, direct mail pieces, and trade show materials. WORK HISTORY Crowley’s Department Store Sales Associate Just Desserts Restaurant Hostess/Server

Dearborn, MI 06/08 - 12/08 Birmingham, MI 12/07 - 06/08

SPECIAL SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Publisher, Photoshop, and PageMaker Languages: Spanish, French Courtesy of University of Michigan

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Sample High School Resume

Perry Jameson 1515 Stanley Drive #62 Hometown, KS 66202 [email protected] (913) 555-1938 OBJECTIVE To obtain knowledge of the day-to-day workings of a communications, public relations, or publishing firm through a part-time job or summer internship. EDUCATION Completed three years at Hometown High School. Graduation date: May 2010 G.P.A. 3.85. Top 5% of class. EXPERIENCE Newspaper Staff Member, Hometown High School Aug 2009 – present. Editor-in-chief of yearbook staff. Leader of design and publication teams from initial layout through finished product. Aug 2008 – Aug 2009. Yearbook staff member. Experience taking photographs, designing layout, and writing captions and sidebars. RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES Technical writing; advanced composition; debate; video production; computer classes providing knowledge of work processing, desktop publishing, and Web software. HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS U.S. Media Association Scholarship recipient Scholarship based on academic achievement, community service, and campus participation and leadership in high school communications projects and studies. 2009 Best High School Newspaper Design Winner Central State Regional Communications Contest, sponsored by the Communications Department, State University. President of high school chapter of Future Communicators of America 2009 – present; Member 2008 – present Treasurer of National Honor Society 2009 - present

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