Note : This is an example of a resume which emphasizes job qualifications rather than chronological order. Use this format when you want to show that your previous experience, if not your present position, qualifies you for a job. In the example below, the applicant's present job is not closely related to the position that she wants. Her previous experience, however, makes her a strong candidate for the job. The format of her resume emphasizes that experience.
Qualifications of
CYNTHIA J. CORBIN
1123 West City Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345
612/902-5555
Position applied for: Fine Arts Editor
Minneapolis City Life Magazine
EXPERIENCE
1981 - 1986 Arts & Entertainment Editor,
Milwaukee Scene Magazine
Duties: Department editor for a weekly
tabloid targeted to college students.
I reviewed local art fairs and theater
productions and directed the activities
of three staff reporters. Department
beats included the fine arts and local
rock 'n 'roll bands.
1979 - 1981 Fashion Editor, Westridge Weekly News
Duties: In charge of "The Fashion Show",
a regular department in each edition of
this suburban weekly. I also served as
a reporter on general assignment and
covered events at City Hall.
EDUCATION B.A. in Art History,
Coe College, 1979.
Maintained a 3.4 grade average
throughout college. Served as student
curator at the Wilson Memorial Art
Gallery. Coordinated "The Frank Stella
Exhibition" on loan from the Museum of
Modern Art in 1979.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
1986 - present Advertising Director, Action Sports Co.
Duties: In charge of a small in-house
advertising agency for a major sporting
goods manufacturer. I supervise a staff
of two copywriters and a graphic artist.
Responsible for developing package
designs, ad copy and sales literature
for all product lines.
INTERESTS I am a college football fan and a avid
supporter of the Michigan Wolverines
where my younger brother plays center. I
play racketball, tennis and badminton.
I'm somewhat adventurous and I always
try to extend myself. I purchased my
first cross-country snow skis last month
and I'm anxiously waiting for winter.
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( Editor's note: This is an example of a chronological resume.
Use this format when you want to show that your career
development follows a linear path. In the example below, the
applicant's present job and previous positions relate directly to
his earlier experience. The resume itself is a yardstick of his
progress. )
Qualifications of
JOHN P. HELMS
1123 East View Drive
St. Louis, MO 63111
607/902-5255
Position applied for: Regional Director
EXPERIENCE
1987 - present Area Director, TMB Food Service
Duties: Responsible for nine corporate
cafeterias and commissary operations. I
supervise a staff of 15 managers and
coordinate the annual budgets for all
operations. During this time, customer
counts have increased 5.2 percent and
food costs have fallen 3.4 percent at
all facilities. Total net profits have
increased 5.8 percent.
1984 - 1987 Cafeteria Manager, TMB Food Services
Duties: Managed the largest corporate
cafeteria in the company. Served over
two thousand customers per day and
directed the activities of thirty-two
general restaurant workers. During my
tenure as manager, I increased dessert
sales by 35.1 percent and reduced food
costs by 4.2 percent. I joined the
company as a manager trainee. I was
promoted to Area Director in 1987.
1983 - 1984 Manager, The Westwood Malt Shop
Duties: Operations manager for a small
fastfood restaurant. Supervised four
full-time employees and two part-time
workers. In charge of all operations.
EDUCATION B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management,
University of Denver, 1983.
Served on the student council during my
junior year. Worked part-time as a
grader for accounting instructors during
my junior and senior years.
SEMINAR "Inventory Controls", Westwood Community
College, December 1987.
A three day seminar on purchasing and
stock rotation. Speakers included Fred
Burnside, Area Director, ABC Cafeteria
Co., and Mary Mills, Senior Buyer,
Cameron Food Distributors, Inc.
INTERESTS I'm an avid fisherman and an amateur
"chef extraordinaire". I create my own
seafood recipes and I have experimented
with Oriental cooking.