RESUME WORKSHEET. Both reverse-chronological and functional resume format can be very effective depending on your experience and your objective.

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RESUME WORKSHEET

STEP 1- DECIDE ON A FORMAT: CHONOLOGICAL VS. FUNCTIONAL

Both reverse-chronological and functional resume format can be very effective depending on your experience and your objective.

 A chronological resume summarizes your experience by dates and positions held. It is best used

when your experience is directly related to the kind of work you are seeking.

 A functional resume summarizes your experience by focusing on your skills and accomplishments.

This format is best used when you are changing careers or when your experience most related to your current objective was acquired over ten years ago.

STEP 2- DEVELOP A HEADING (AKA Letterhead)

Name ___________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________________________________

Fax/E-mail __________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE

(Clearly state what job or type of work you want. Applying to a specific job title that is offered by an employer is preferable. Use the Business name in the Objective. Be as specific and brief with a job title as possible.)

________________________________________________________________________________

STEP 3- SUMMARIZE YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

(BOTH)

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

(Summarize the 3 to 5 key points to be said about yourself for this particular job objective. The first on the list should address the “required” qualifications on the job listing. Next you address the “preferred” qualifications. If you have any

lines left over list qualifications that would address the specific job.)

_____________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. List your jobs for the past 10 years (or more if appropriate), job title first, and the dates you

held those positions.

2. For each of these jobs, think of accomplishments and skills used in the positions.

3. Describe each of accomplishment/skill in a simple, powerful action statement, which

emphasizes results that benefited your employer. Try to begin each statement with a Power

Word. Good website to identify specific tasks:

online.onetcenter.org

for more specific

information.

(See attached sample resumes.)

Job #1___________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

Job #2___________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

Job #3

______________________

 ___________________________________________________________

Job #4___________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

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(FUNCTIONAL)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Make a list of 3 or 4 of your strongest skills appropriate to your job objective.

2. For each of these key skills, think of several accomplishments from your work history (paid or

volunteer) which illustrate that skill. Use: online.onetcenter.org for more specific information.

3. Describe each accomplishment in a simple, powerful action statement, which emphasizes

results that benefited your employer. Try to begin each statement with a Power Word.

(See attached sample resumes.)

Skill #1__________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

Skill #2__________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

Skill #3__________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

Skill #4__________________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________

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(FUNCTIONAL)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

(Include job title, company, city, state, and dates or employment. Be sure to list your most recent job first, and then earlier jobs, as well as any volunteer positions if appropriate.)

_____________________________________________________________________

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EDUCATION

(List the name of the school or place of training, the degree/certificate if any, and the year completed if fairly recent. Include related degrees, special training, courses, and workshops.)

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Sample Functional Resume #1♦

Not a good example

JOYCE MYERS

2400 California Street #203 ♦ San Francisco, CA 94019 ♦ (415) 702-3939 ♦ 2355@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

: Position as an Administrative/Office Assistant

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Thirteen years working in a professional office setting involving a high level of public contact and administrative support. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Management

 Supervised customer service department while collaborating with management and staff.  Coordinated staffing schedules.

 Responsible for approving financial transactions and documents.  Evaluated problems presented by customers, staff, and management.

 Resolved problems by coordinating resources of various units within the organization.  Prioritized workflow to accomplish goals.

Training

 Instructed staff and officer candidates in learning job functions

 Provided instruction and training to staff in new computer software system.  Assisted with the transition of branches acquired in various mergers.  Provided detailed training to personnel in acquired branches.

Communication

 Explained company policies and procedures to customers and new employees.  Composed correspondence to clients, staff, and various corporate departments.  Interpreted errors and resolved problems with customers, staff, and management.

Clerical

 Completed data entry on customized computer database.

 Processed financial transactions including various types of loan payments, deposits, negotiation of checks, and sale of monetary instruments.

 Operated various types of office equipment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1989 to 1996 Customer Assistant Representative First Interstate Bank, San Francisco, CA 1988 to 1989 Financial Services Representative First Interstate Bank, San Francisco, CA 1985 to 1988 Office Assistant II State Health Department, Berkeley, CA 1983 to 1985 Office Assistant Unemployment Office, Oakland, CA

EDUCATION

Ongoing education in computer literacy- Microsoft Word, Windows 95, and excel. Northern Arizona University- Flagstaff, AZ

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Sample Functional Resume #2-Good Example to follow

Linda Gianni____________________________________________________

343 Alegria Avenue, Oakland, CA 94644

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(510)343-3434

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lg3467@yahoo.com

Objective

Office Support staff to an accountant or controller at ABC Accounting Firm

Highlights of Qualifications

 Recent graduate of Heald Business College Accounting Program.

 Prior experience as accountant’s assistant.

 Proficient at Lotus 1-2-3, and dbase III Plus.

 Efficient, detail oriented and skilled at time management.

Relevant Skills & Experience

Computer and Ten Key Skills

 Developed skills and knowledge through extensive hands-on computer instruction at Heald Business College

- 120 hours Lotus 1-2-3; 120 hours dbase III Plus; 120 hours Bedford Accounting Software.

 Increased ten-key speed to 150 strokes per minute and typing speed to 50 words Bookeeping Skills

 As Assistant to Controller for Bellarosa Coffee company;

- Updated and maintained clear Accounts Payaboe and Accounts Receivable records using Accpac Accounting and Wizard Mail Order software.

- Regularly audited product inventory calculations.

- Double-checked all monthly store inventory statements for accuracy. Office Management

 Represented Computer Resources for Computer Learning to dozens of customers daily, providing a professional first appearance.

 Answered and directed query calls on 15 incoming lines in an efficient and friendly manner.

 Researched, compiled and distributed daily current availability listing for three offices of LBL apartment rental service.

 Ordered, stocked and distributed office supplies for Resources for Computer Learning and LBL offices.

Work History

1992-1993 Assistant to Accountant/Counter Sales Bellarosa Coffee Co, San Francisco 916-555-1212 1990-1991 Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Resources for Computer Learning, San Francisco

1985-1989 Homemaker and Student

1983-1984 General Office Manager LBL Locations, San Francisco, 916-555-2121

Education

Heald Business College, Oakland, CA

Accounting Certificate Program Diploma, GPA 4.0, April 1994

Courses included: Accounting Principals, Spreadsheets, Computerized Accounting, Business Math City College of San Francisco, San Francisco

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Sample Resume #3-Good example of a Chrono-Functional Resume

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Donald H. Smeltzer

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260 27th_{Street SW}

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_{Naples, Florida 33965}

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_{(813) 455-9305}

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_{dhs3456@hotmail.com}

Objective: To obtain a Warehouse/Inventory Control Position at Costco

Strengths

 Fast learner with a wide range of practical skills.

 Adept at performing routine inventory control warehouse functions-experienced at handling shipping and receiving.

 Knowledgeable with industrial equipment and manufacturing processes.

 Skilled machine operator-wide background of experience on numerous machines.

 Proven track record of performing with little or no supervision.

Employment History

Machine Operator- Case, IH, East Moline, Illinois, September 1990 to April 1991 Supervisor: Harold Pinter, 909-955-9292

 Maintain quality control in various areas of production

 Operate numerous machines (i.e. drills, mills, hones, lathes and grinders) to ensure economic and timely production of company products.

Warehouse Inventory Control -Weigold & Sons Air Conditioning, Incorporated, Naples, Florida, 1989 to 1990 Supervisor: Thomas Forklift, 555-781-5597

 Managed and preserved organization of company products and equipment stored in warehouse.

 Monitored incoming and outgoing shipments, facilitating efficiency in delivering sold goods and acquiring new inventory.

Seasonal Maintenance Worker- Aqualetic Swim Club, Rock Island, Illinois, 1979 to 1989 Supervisor: Mary Backstroke, 555-654-2315

 Responsible for all aspects of maintenance on 3 outdoor swimming pools including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and cement upkeep/repairs.

 Assisted manager in club operations-conducted facility tours, completed membership paperwork and responded to telephone inquiries.

Production Worker-Case IH, Rock Island, Illinois, 1972 to 1988 Supervisor: William Pressplate, 546-894-6532

 Performed multiple jobs during 18 years of employment, obtaining numerous skills

- Operated various machines - Performed set-ups

- Used holding devices - Worked with hydraulic cylinders

- Assembled component parts - Operated forklift

Military

Vietnam Veteran-Honorable Discharge 1971 Fort Riley, Kansas

Education

Introduction to Numerical Control Machining Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois 1972

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Sample Reference Page

Shane Sanchez

2900 Park Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93433 (805) 555-6793

References

Mrs. Donna Barber

Vice President

Hammel MKGG

1661 Broughton Court

Wildwood, CA 90125

(504) 662-9347

Mr. Leland F. Anderson

Office Manager

Sanders International, Inc

23 Norman Road

Boston, MA 02365

(508) 331-9983

Ms. Eve Chatsworth

Personnel Director

Marshall Field & Company, Inc

126 Wabash Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 669-0254

A reference page should the same in font and styles as the resume. Print the reference page on the same type of paper as the resume. Use a minimum of three professional references. The references should be individuals who have worked with you and will be able to speak well of your abilities and background. Include the individual’s name, their business title, the name of their business, complete business address, and telephone number. Include a fax number appropriate. Remember to contact all individuals listed to let them know they are being used as references. Be sure the contact information is current and correct.

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Sample Thank You Letter

Linda Gianni____________________________________________________

343 Alegria Avenue, Oakland, CA 94644

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(510)343-3434

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lg3467@yahoo.com

December 20, 1996 Mr. Dwight Fontain Chemron Corporation 892 Foothill Lane Berkeley, CA 94705 Dear Mr. Fontain:

Thank the interviewer for the interview and state the date and place of your meeting. Indicate the position or topics discussed.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to discuss the Maintenance Planner position with you on December 18th. Our discussion helped me better understand the goals of Chemron Corporation and the expectations of the Maintenance Planner position.

Restate your interest in the organization, and refer to key items that established your interest in the position or the company. Describe and other characteristics or experiences you may not have mentioned in the interview.

I am excited about the possibility of joining your organization and believe that my experience and background meet the needs you are looking to fulfill. In addition to my qualifications and experience, I will bring a strong work ethic and a positive attitude to this position.

Offer the opportunity to be contacted for further information, and thank the individual for his or her time in meeting with you.

Again, thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely, (signature) Shane Sanchez

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Sample Cover Letter

JOYCE MYERS

2400 California Street #203 ♦ San Francisco, CA 94019 ♦ (415) 702-3939 ♦ 2355@yahoo.com