Resume

SECTION 1: Contact Information & Things to Consider

• Name should be written in a large bold font
• Use a permanent address that can reliably receive mail.
• Use an appropriate personal e-mail address.
• [FIRST NAME] [LAST-NAME] [Permanent Address] [Phone number] [E-mail]

Examples of appropriate and inappropriate addresses.

INAPPROPRIATE chunkymonkey240@yahoo.com & iHatework@aol.com

APPROPRIATE Miguel.A.Guzman@gmail.com

SECTION 2: Professional Summary

A paragraph format professional summary has these features:

• about 3~4 sentences
• written in the third-person without “I” or “[your name]”
• uses adjectives, verbs, and other focused keywords that “match” qualifications for the sought position
• describes the scope of roles, responsibilities, achievements, career highlights

Example: Experienced, resourceful and effective retail manager with proven proficiency in all aspects of boutique management. Cutting-edge merchandiser with expert ability in combining innovative display techniques with visual standards and sales strategies in order to achieve optimal retail success. Top-selling sales associate who regularly exceeds client expectations by building on-going quality relationships.

Career Profile

• information is presented in organized “bite-sized” chunks. Each bullet point describes a different skill or experience—easy for quick a quick scan
• still uses focused keywords to describe roles, experience and skills
• section is titled “Career Profile” instead of “Professional Summary.”

Example:

• Caring, compassionate Registered Nurse with seven years experience in private practice, hospital, and hospice environments
• Experienced Charge Nurse for cardiac and oncology floors for major teaching hospital
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention
• Effective trainer and educator for both peers and patients

Objective

Example: To contribute acquired bookkeeping and office management skills to an organization offering opportunities for advancement.

SECTION 3: Work History

Two different work history formats:

Chronological Format • List work in reverse chronological order (most recent job first) • Include measurable accomplishments • Good for people with steady work history

Functional Format • Showcases skills and accomplishments first and lists your employers second • Omits the exact dates worked (divide employers into present and past) • This format works well for people who have gaps in the work history, older applicants who don’t want to reveal their age, people who have held lots of jobs in a short amount of time, and younger workers who do not have extensive experience.

Work History to Provide:

• Previous/Current Employer Name
• Dates worked (optional)
• Locations
• Job Titles
• Responsibilities, skills gained, achievements

SECTION 4: Educational Background

• School Name
• Location
• Degree Earned
• Major
• Graduation Date GPA (if higher than 3.0)
• Honors, Accomplishments, Relevant Coursework (optional)

Useful Sites for Resume Creation

• 99 Key Skills
• Live Career
• How to Write a Resume in 2019