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The Resume
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What is a Professional Resume?
A resume is a word picture of you, a catalog of what you
have to oer for a particular job. It gives a simple, well-
organized prole of your qualications. The purpose of the
resume is to organize relevant facts about you in a written
presentation, while convincing the employer to give you an
interview. It is probably the most crucial component of the
pre-interview stage of the job search.
When do you need a resume?
• Internship searching
• Job searching
• Networking
• Career fairs
• Job interviews
• Graduate school admission
• Career fairs
• Job interviews
What to Include in a Resume
The following is a list of information to include in your
resume. Some of the information is optional (like special
skills and activities), and some is essential (heading,
education, employment history).
Heading
Your full name
Your address
Your cell phone number (and business, if you can
accept calls at work)
Your professional e-mail address and website address
(like LinkedIn)
Career Objective
First part succinctly identies target position (by
functional area and, optionally, industry sector)
The Resume Overview
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Second part includes key skills/strengths that you will
bring to the prospective employer. May have “prole”
or “summary” statement instead of objective
highlighting areas of expertise; up to 5 lines.
An
objective should state what you have to oer an
employer (such as specic skills, education, experience),
not what you hope to gain (salary, experience, benets,
advancement). This section should be tailored to each
position for which you apply.
Education
List your degree, major/minor, institutions attended
(excluding high school), and graduation date. Academic
honors and GPA (anything above a 3.0 is usually worth
noting) are optional. Honors may be listed here or in a
separate category if they are signicant.
Example:
Associate of Applied Business in Computer
Support Technology
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
May 2014
Employment
From the following three styles, choose the one that
works best for you:
Chronological
List all jobs in reverse chronological order with the
most recent job rst. Employers generally prefer this
format. This style works best when work history is stable.
Functional
List work experience in terms of specic skills you
wish to emphasize (such as research, writing, sales) and
give important contributions made in each function.
Jobs, dates, and titles can be omitted or placed in a very
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The resume is probably the most
crucial component of the pre-interview
stage of the job search.
brief list at the end of the resume. This type is
commonly used if you (1) are re-entering the job market
or want to apply your skills to a new career, or (2) want
to disguise age or employment gaps.
Amplied
An amplied resume combines the chronological and
functional formats. It is typically used when you
are applying for a job within a eld in which you
have a substantial amount of work experience or
hands-on experience.
Activities
Mention anything that demonstrates the skills you
possess that are pertinent to the job objective
(leadership, organization). Selectively mention those
activities that show you are a well-rounded person
(volunteer activities). Avoid listing activities that reveal
your political or religious aliations, unless it is
pertinent to the job.
Relevant Course Work
Include this only if unexpected or unusual (ex. include if
you completed 30 hours of math as an English major), or if
you are applying for a position for which your degree
or major does not necessarily equip you. Include any
special projects, research, internships, or
independent studies.
Special Skills
Include such things as language prociency, computer
background, travel (educationally related), and
publications.
Personal
Information such as age, marital status, and health
should never be included on your resume. You need
only to list the information necessary to interest an
employer in granting you an interview.
References
The use of “References available upon request” on your
resume is usually not necessary anymore; it is inferred
that you will have a reference page. References should not
be listed directly on the resume.
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The purpose of the resume is to organize relevant facts about you in a written
presentation, while convincing the employer to give you an interview.
Resume Tips
The appearance and graphics of your resume are almost as
important as the content.
• Margins should be 3/4 to 1-inch on all sides;
HEADINGS AND TITLES may be all uppercase; Bold
lettering helps make words stand out. You can also
use italics and underlining. Pick one or two (not all of
them) and use them consistently. Be concise. Most
entry-level resumes are one page.
• Avoid the use of personal pronouns such as I, my,
we, or clichés.
• Be honest and accurate with the content of
your resume.
• Be consistent with fonts and formatting.
• Keep track of your accomplishments and be sure to
update your resume on a regular basis.
• Have several people edit and critique for grammar,
spelling, and punctuation.
• When submitting your resume electronically, mark the
document read-only or convert it to PDF; when
printing out your resume, use quality stock paper
(preferably a simple white).
• Unless the employer states otherwise, submit your
resume along with a strong cover letter.
• No color
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Bradley Adams
8895 Sunny Creek Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
(513) 555-1126
To provide meaningful learning experiences for children.
Associate of Arts in Pre-Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
• GPA 3.7/4.0, Dean’s List
• Member, Phi Theta Kappa, 2009-present
• Treasurer, Student Government, 2009-2010
Assistant Teacher
Cute as a Button Child Care
• Teach 20 children, ages three to ve years
• Prepare lesson curriculum and organize recreational activities in
mathematics, science, and social studies
• Evaluate childrens’ progress and needs; submit weekly reports
• Communicate child’s daily growth to parents and other staff
Camp Counselor Volunteer
Camp Heartland
• Planned and led daily activities for up to 200 children, ages ten
to thirteen, yearly
• Developed and implemented special projects and exercises to engage
visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles
• Supervised a 35-person computer lab; monitored and reported usage
• Encouraged children to use positive peer support
• Organized parent week with committee
Sales Representative
Body Gym
• Sold individual memberships up to $1,500 daily
• Maintained 3,000 customer records using Microsoft Excel
• Assisted with program registration and tours of groups up to 35 people
• Hired, trained, and scheduled personnel
• Sustained vendor relationships to provide quality products
CPR Certication, American Red Cross
Example—Chronological Resume
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSURE
December 2013
2012 - present
West Chester, OH
Summers 2009 -2011
Indian Lake, OH
2007-2008
Cincinnati, OH
expires July 2014
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Example—Functional Resume
John Clarence Thomas
1359 Smyth Road 513-555-4343
Cincinnati, OH 45222 [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To work as an Oce Assistant utilizing administrative and customer service skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word
• Windows 2000 to 2010, ME, and XP versions
• AS400/Metro
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
• Type 60 WPM
• Conducted daily consultations with ve department supervisors
• Created 10-page monthly newsletters and quarterly news releases
• Monitored and maintained computerized accounts payable and receivable
• Screened and directed up to 150 calls daily on a multi-line phone
CUSTOMER RELATIONS SKILLS
• Greeted, directed, and gave information to 75 - 125 visitors daily
• Assisted with program registration and tours for groups of 5 to 15 people
• Resolved customer concerns and complaints eciently and eectively
• Solicited funds and volunteers for over 20 special events
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
• Organized and implemented a registration process for 30 programs
• Maintained membership les utilizing Microsoft Oce applications
• Planned and conducted activities for geriatric clients
• Trained and supervised 150 part-time sta and volunteers
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Prociency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, May 2013
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
• GPA 3.2/4.0
• Relevant Courses: Organizational Behavior and Eective Speaking
ACTIVITIES
• Student Government: Member 2009-2010, Secretary 2010-present
• Business Professionals of America: Member 2009-present
• The Activist (student newspaper): Photographer 2009-2010
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Example—Amplied Resume
Jeanee Johnson
223 River Lane (513) 555-3444
Cincinna, Ohio 45236 Jeane[email protected]
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To work in a challenging posion as a laboratory technician.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science, Laboratory Technology: Biotech August 2013
University of Cincinna Blue Ash College Blue Ash, Ohio
• Member, Phi Theta Kappa: 2011-present
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Member, American Medical Technologists 2012-present
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Laboratory Experse
• Conduct chemical analysis of body uids, including blood, urine, or spinal uid,
to determine presence of normal or abnormal components
• Collect and study data from various biological and ecological sources
• Analyze laboratory ndings to check the accuracy of the results
Equipment Prociency
• Operate spectrophotometers, calorimeters, ame photometers, and computer-
controlled analyzers for quantave and qualitave analysis
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of laboratory equipment
• Perform ssue experiments using electron microscopy
Technical Wring
• Organize, write, and edit detailed reports and research papers
• Write science-oriented stories monthly for The Bunsen Science Newsleer
• Designed layout for a three-to-ve page secon of monthly science newsleer
• Record, analyze, and communicate ndings on same-day tests using charts,
graphs, or narraves
EMPLOYMENT
Cashier/Customer Service Seasonal. November 2012-January 2013
Macy’s Cincinna, Ohio
• Entrusted daily with cash drawer up to $4,000
• Sold over $30,000 in merchandise; received bonus for exceponal sales
• Parcipated in monthly inventory acvies
Claims Coder 2010-2011
Financial Mutual Columbus, Ohio
• Processed claims reports and encoded data to computer system
• Reviewed and revised reinsurance les
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Example—Amplied Resume
CHRISTINA GREENE
251 Fallen Tree Drive (513) 899-9906
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 [email protected]
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 2005
University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, 2001
Anderson University – Anderson, Indiana
EXPERIENCE
Management
• Aided in building a successful sporting goods business from the ground up
• Developed good working relationship with employees, customers, and students
• Marketed products and services (at various places of employment)
Teaching
• Facilitated learning for students with behavioral problems
• Trained other teachers in use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Created lesson plans utilizing various media
Curriculum Development
• Constructed and implemented curriculum for Behavior Handicapped Unit
• Updated curriculum for Physical Education Program
• Created Life Skills curriculum for Rehabilitation Unit
Computers
• Provided technical support on school computers and network
• Serviced all aspects of Public School Computer Lab
• Designed and maintained numerous websites
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Adobe FrontPage / Dreamweaver / Flash / HTML / .NET / PageMaker
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Computer Science Teacher- Lakota School District; West Chester, OH, 2009-present
SBH Teacher- Edgewood City School District; Trenton OH, 2008-2009
PE Teacher- Indian Lake School District; Lewistown, OH, 2005-2007
Computer Lab Manager- Hamilton City Schools; Hamilton, OH, 2001-2004 summers
Youth Care Specialist- Butler and Warren County Juvenile Rehab Centers; 2001-2004
Store Manager- Northeast Outdoors/ServiceStar Hardware; Minerva, OH, 1999-2001
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Blue Ash, OH 45236
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