Contact Information

Your Legal Name
Full Address, City, State, Zip
Telephone Number(s)
Email Address


Summary Statement

Target your resume to a specific employer/position and summarize your resume in 3-6 lines. Briefly describe the value you bring to the prospective employer.

Skills /Qualifications

List the top skills you bring to the targeted job. Use Keywords listed in job announcement/position description (see Keywords example). This is the opportunity to impress a potential employer and create interest in reading the rest of your resume!


Briefly list the best skills you bring to this job: What did your last supervisor love about your work? Where do you shine? Name the qualities and areas in work performance for which you receive compliments. What can you do over and above what another employee can do?

Computer Skills

List all software (including industry specific) and hardware you operate. Your finished resume will reflect only computer programs beneficial to your job target.


Achievements, Awards, Certifications, Professional Associations


Volunteer Work
List the positions that feature professional skills related to your job target.

Organization Name City State
Your Title Dates (mo/yr)
Your Responsibilities/Duties
Organization Name City State
Your Title Dates (mo/yr)
Your Responsibilities/Duties


Education, Special Training (Military), and Relevant Coursework

List your most recent first: name of institution, city, state, dates. List name of degree earned (or expected graduation date) and major. List outstanding achievements, e.g. very high GPA, honors, and awards. Include high school/GED in response to job posting or if college degree is in progress.


Employment History
List your most recent employer first, only record previous 10-15 years. (Speak to a career advisor to address older jobs.)
Briefly list your duties and special accomplishments/recognitions.

Employer Name City State
Start Date (mo/yr) End Date (mo/yr)
Your Job Title
Duties
Accomplishments
Employer Name City State
Start Date (mo/yr) End Date (mo/yr)
Your Job Title
Duties
Accomplishments
Employer Name City State
Start Date (mo/yr) End Date (mo/yr)
Your Job Title
Duties
Accomplishments
Updated 11/21/11

11/30/11 rd