Module 4
Master Employment History
Module 4 Description/Overview:
In this module you will be creating a Master Employment History document and attending an Online Workshop. With the Master Employment History document, it can be saved long-term so that new information can be added over time and easily updated. This document must be typed for final submission. The corresponding document can be used to:
• Consolidate all your past skills, experience, and accomplishments into a centralized document.
• Serve as a foundation in creating a job-specific resume.
• Identify and document transferable skills.
• Serve as a tool for your career adviser to guide discussions relating to career goals (i.e. training, career change).
All experience should be included. For example:
Part-time, full-time, self-employed
Volunteer, Internship
Contract, Temporary
Lastly, by attending the "Create a Winning Resume" online workshop you will be able to better leverage your Master Employment History to create a targeted, job-specific resume.
Getting Started:
Master Resume Document | Word Format | Example
Alternate Resume Templates: Chronological Template | Functional Template
If using Google Docs to complete your documents: Do not click "request edit access". Instead, select "File" then "Save as Google Docs". This will copy the document into your private Google Drive.
Before beginning the module, please consolidate past employment history such as timelines, past position titles, duties, and employer names. Do not hesitate to collect information as far back as you can remember. In addition, review your availability to attend the "Create a Winning Resume" workshop during your assigned week of SOAR attendance. The virtual workshop is hosted on the Zoom platform.
Dominic.Cota@phoenix.gov | (602) 261-8695
Available Monday-Friday; between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructions:
Step 1: Compile most recent experience; paid or unpaid.
Step 2: Refer to the Master Employment History sample/template to design your own Master Employment History document:
A. Summary: Provide a brief description of you using keywords that provides and overview of your years of experience, education, and transferable skills.
B. Key Skills: Highlight a collection of skills collected throughout your work history.
C. Training & Education: Compile a complete list of your training and education accomplishments.
D. Experience: Compile a complete list of your paid and unpaid (i.e. internship, volunteer) history in the order that it occurred; most recent to oldest. Follow format in the attached sample/template:
List 2-3 duties/accomplishment for each position listed.
NOTE: Experience may be acquired from a career sabbatical (i.e. stay-home parenting, incarceration works assignments); do not forget to identify knowledge, skills and abilities acquired (see example below).
Step 3: After compiling your information within the template, you now have the foundation needed to a targeted and specific resume.
Step 4: Submit your completed module 4 to your assigned trainer for review.