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YOUR NAME
Street Address
Phone number
City, ST Zip code
E-mail address
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OBJECTIVE/QUALIFICATIONS
Limit to 5 lines. State the type of position desired (including industry). Describe qualifications most
relevant to desired position. No first person language. Example:
Accountant with over twenty years of combined experience in private and public accounting. Excellent analytical
and communication skills. Recognized for high ethical standards. Self-motivated with strong supervisory and team
building skills, detail-oriented, and computer competent.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Employer Name, City, State
Position Title Month/Year-Month/Year
• List most recent RELATED employer first. Can stop listing after 10 years.
• Use present tense verbs for present positions; past tense verbs for previous positions.
• Begin each phrase with an "action" verb (i.e, Create, Increase, Improve, Develop).
• Do not use first person language such as “I” or “my.”
• Highlight outcomes, achievements, and transferable skills; go beyond stating duties.
COMMUNITY SERVICE (Optional category, but recommended)
• List volunteer experiences (include name of organization, location, and dates).
• Example: St. Patrick Center, St. Louis, MO, Volunteer Tutor (month/year-present)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Optional category, but recommended)
• List memberships and involvement with related professional organizations.
• Include any related training and conference attendance including dates.
• Example: Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (month/year-present)
EDUCATION
University, City, ST
Full title of degree (do not abbreviate), Major/Minor/Emphasis Month/year of graduation
(If not completed state “anticipated”)
• Include GPA (if 2.7 or higher). May include honors and awards (titles only).
• List most recent education first.
• It is not necessary to list all education, such as high school or transfer credits.
Certification (Heading may also be Licensure.) (If required for career.): List the state, certificate/license
earned, plus the effective date. Example: Missouri: Certified Public Accountant (month/year - present)
REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO Available upon request. (Use only if space permits.)
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Limit to 5 lines. Bold your professional career identity. Summarize your most relevant qualifications for the
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Example: Results-oriented, human resource manager with over 15 years experience. Proven ability in
developing and implementing employee programs. Experienced in developing departmental policies and procedures
designed to increase productivity. Successful team leader with excellent communication, organizational and
problem solving skills.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Break down major responsibilities and achievements acquired from your listed “Work History” into focused areas
(3-4 areas) that relate to the career focus of your resume. If changing careers, identify transferable skills.
Key Function / Skill
! No more than 3 or 4 bullets per function.
! Write in phrases, not complete sentences. No more than 2 lines per bullet, preferably 1 line.
! Be consistent in your formatting.
! Use action verbs, present tense for current functions and past tense for previous functions.
Key Function / Skill
! Quantify responsibilities & accomplishments when possible. Show the results.
! Show how you motivated others to succeed / accomplish goals.
! Use commendations from boss or customers. Use words like “Seen as,” or “Regarded by.”
! Mention awards. Example: Awarded recruiter of the month for 6 consecutive months (year).
Key Function / Skill
! Each key function or skill should follow the same guidelines listed on this page.
! Prioritize Function/Skills Headings and bullets within each area with most relevant first.
! Put years in parentheses behind each bullet or each Heading. Limit entries to the past 10 years.
WORK HISTORY (List most recent first.)
Month/year-Month/year
Month/year-Month/year
Month/year-Month/year
EDUCATION / TRAINING
University/ Agency, City, ST
Full title of degree, certificate, training (do not abbreviate). Major/Minor/Emphasis Month/year of graduation
! Include GPA (if 2.7 or higher). May include honors and awards (titles only).
! List most recent education/training first.
! Do not list high school, transfer credit or any training not related to the career focus.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Optional but recommended.)
! List memberships and involvement with related professional organizations or conferences.
! Example: Employment Management Association, St. Louis and National Chapters (year-present)
COMMUNITY SERVICE (Optional but recommended.)
! List volunteer and service involvement. Employers like well diverse candidates.
! Example: United Way, Campaign Chair (year)
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Sample&Reference&Page&
JANE KNIGHT
6800 Wydown Boulevard • St. Louis, MO 63105 • 314-889-1411 • jane.knight@email.com
REFERENCES
Name and Relationship
Title
Employer
Address
City, State, Zip
Work Phone
E-mail address
Example:
Dr. James Smith, Faculty Advisor
Professor of English
Fontbonne University
6800 Wydown Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-889-1411
jsmith@fontbonne.edu