The Buildíng Blocks of a Resume
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What Shoutd You Include?
All resumes will look diffenent os eoch individuol hqs differenl skills, guolificotions
ond bockground to highlíght. The following provides o guideline of some of the
more typicol categories of informqtion thqt ore contoined in o resume. Which of
these calegories opply to you qnd how you will arrange them in your resume is q
decísion you should mqke bosed on whqt formqt you think witl best sell you f or the
job.
*
Identifying or contact information
The followíng informqtíon must be clearly listed in the heoding qt the top of your
tesume Pagei
Your nome
Telephone number
Address
Any other contoct informqlion if opplícable, i.e., cell phone numben, emoil
qddress
.
.
.
.
Moke sure your contqct informotion stc¡ys up-to-dote. You don't wonT to miss a
coll for qn intervíew.
i
Objective
An objectíve is abrief stqtement which soys whot your employment gool is with the
compc¡ny you c¡re opplying wiTh (ex. "Seeking o position c¡s qn Administrqtíve
Assístont")
t
Education
This ís where you wont to write the school you ottend, whqt gradeyou ore in or
whot level of educqtion you hove completed.
. fnclude both post ond current educqtional experience
. List in chronologicol order (storting with the most recenf first qnd then moving
bockwords)
. Be sure to ínclude whether or not you hove groduoted or received a cer'fificote
for your lroining.
. Do not 9o furTher bock thqn high school.
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. f nclud e your GP A ]f you f eel it is qn qsset.
. ff you hove Token ony courses outside of school like bobysitting troining or o
CPR closs, include those too
for which you ore opplyíng.
*
if they
hove ony skills
thqt would relate to the job
lVork Experience
if
you hove very limited work experience, include everything you hove done.
From bobysitting lo mowing lowns - every little bit counts. If you con't think of ony
work experience you have, just títle this cotegory Experience qnd list ony ond oll
volunteer work you hove done.
Even
Líst your job history ín chronologicol order (stort f rom the most recent ond work
bockwords).
fnclude: job title, the nqme ond locotion of the business qnd the dqtes worked.
Moy include volunteer work, internships, leqdership roles ín extrocurriculor
octivities.
Describe your job duties qnd qccomplishments in short clear senlences using qction
verbs (see section on oction verbs.
*
Skills
This is the port of your resume where you cc¡n show off a bit ond líst oll of your
skills thot you hqve thqt you think will be on qsset if you get the job.
ff you ore reolly good ot multí-tosking
then list thot. For more help def ining your
skills go to ihe Skills and Equipmenf Worksheelqttqched.
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Extracurricular Activities
Here you con list ony octivities, clubs, commiltees or councils you hove porticipoted
in, ín or outside of school. ff you were evet on o sports teom, member of the school
bond, drqmo club, student council, erc.'rhese ore things thot impress future
employers. ff you hoven't porticipoted in ony octivitíes, don't moke them up people will find out qnd this is worse thon if you didn'l hove ony to begin with.
*
Other possible resume headings
.
.
Awqrds ond honors received
Volunteer exPerience - if you didn't list this under "Work Experience"
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*
References
of poper with the sqme heoding os your resume (your nome c¡nd
oddress, elc.), mqinïoin o list of two or three people who con speok fovorobly obout
you ond your skills. There are generolly two types of ref erences:
personal/chqrocter ond professionql. A personol ref erence con include friends, or
On o seporate piece
relqlives. Professionsl ref erences include prevÍous employers or coworkers,
leochers, or community leoders.
John Smith
100 Mockingbird Lane
Clev€land, OH,44444
(555) 555-5555
fnclude eoch person's nome,
compqny (if opplicoble), oddress,
phone number or emqil
Check with ref etences f irst
before you list them to be
Referencq
Mr
Immediate Superuisor
Subway
1520 St OlafAvenue
Northfield, OH 44444
555-646-9999
cerToin'lhey ore willing to oct
os o reference
Give eoch ref erence q copy of
your resume
Provide personol ref e?ences
only if requesled or if you
hove not 6een previously
Mr
Coworker
Subway
'1520
St OlafAvenue
Northfield, OH 44444
555-646-9999
Ms High SchoolTæcher
Someplace High School
1225 Hennepin Boulevùd
Minneapolis, OH 44444
555-890-0000
employed.
Do not include the following information on your resume
' Dote
. Roce, sex, age
' Physicql chqrqcteristics
stqtus
'
.
or mqritol .
Photo of yourself
Nome of spouse or children
Nomes ond oddresses of
references
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Pesume Formafs
There is no singleprescriïed formot; it is best to develop o resume occording to
your needs; it shouldreflec't you ond it should highlight your unigueexperience ond
guolif icotions.
Types of commonly used resume formots:
E
o
o
Chronologicol
Functionol
Combinotion
meqn q
lot when it comes to gettíng o job,
so you wont to moke sure your resume stonds out.
On average, employers toke 30 seconds to reod o resume. Get 'The employer's qttentionmoke them wqnt to reod more.
First impressions
CHRONOLOGTCAL
Who should use this formot?
.
Greot for job seekers with reloted job
experience qnd who hqve worked ot
jobs for o good lengÌh of time
General Chorocteristics
.
.
.
Vladomir O'Me¡nz
5'10 Yongâ Street
Toronto, Ontario 7M7-M7M
(416) 555-1234
userid@¡nternetprov¡der com
OBJECTIVE:
Obtain a Shipping Manager pos¡t¡on
WORK EXPERIENCE:
:
1995 to Present
Emphqsis is on employers ond dqres of
employment - whereyou hove worked
qnd when?
LisTs your most receni experience qnd
moves bsckwqrd.
1993 to 1995
l99l to
1993
Write brief descríption of your moin
responsibi lities ond occomplishments
ShoppeE Drugmart
Sh¡pping and Rece¡v¡ng
-Load and unload merchand¡se
-Operate fork l¡ft
-Tra¡n new employêes in shipping and reæiving
-Accounlable for all ¡nvêntory arr¡ving at the storê
-Prepare product for shelv¡ng
Fort¡no's Supemarket
Assistant Rece¡ver
-Helped unload ¡næm¡ng products
-Kept lrack of all inv€ntory
-Helped load outgoing product
Galati Brothers Supemarkets
Stock Person
-Helped stock inventory
-Ensured shelves were fully stocked
-Kept stock room clean and organ¡zed
-Assisted ùstomers
VOLUNTEER:
1992 to I 994
Hospital for Sick Children
Careg¡ver
-Helped ære for sick ch¡ldren
-Read to the children
-Acted out stories to the ch¡ldren
EDUCATION:
Father Henry Carr Secondary School
H¡gh School Diploma (1994)
AWARDS:
-Athlele of the year (1 994)
-Award of merit (1 990-1 994)
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Dexter Smith
2709 Wood Road
Toronto ON M4C 'lLl
(416) 555-0123
dexter@canada æm
FUNCTIONAL (olso known qs skills
bosed)
QUALIFICATIONS
.
.
.
.
Excellenl wr¡tten and oral æmmunìcat¡on skills
Exæpt¡onalorganizat¡onalskills
Self motivated and learn qu¡ckly
Follow instructions well
SPECIFIC SKILLS
.
.
.
.
Exper¡enced wilh all M¡crosoft Office programs
Aæurately keyboard 70 words per minute
Efficient on 30 l¡nê t€lephone system
Skilled with alt types of offce equipm€nt
Who should use this format?
. Perfect for those who possess more
skills thon work experience
. Useful to cover o spotty work record
or history of frequent job chonges
General Characteristics:
EXPERIENCE
Toronto Accounting Fim lnc.
Reæpt¡onist Assistant
Answer€d inæm¡ng calls
Typed documents us¡ng Misosoft Word
Operatêd fax and photocopy mach¡ns
.
.
.
EDUCATION
.
.
Central Toronto High School
Onlar¡o S€ændary School D¡ploma
Soneca Collegs
lntroduclion to Miqosofl. Off¡ce Cert¡f¡æte Coursa
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / ACTIVITIES
.
.
Voluntær, YMCA youth programs
Girl Gu¡de LeadÊr
lntramural Badm¡nton Teem, Central Toronto H¡gh School
.
Emphosis is on the skills, oreos of
knowledge ond know- how.
fndícqtes whqt you hove leorned ond
whqt obilities you con off er a
prospective employer.
Demonstrotes trqnsferqble skills
Employers ond dotes of employment
should qppeor after the skills section
- you do nof hove to relate porticulor
skills to coruesponding employers
Skills should 6e calegorized cleorly
qnd should bebriefly onolyzed or
described
COMBINATION
€eoro¿ S. R¿sumc
2525 Somewhere
De¡ver CO 80205
(303) 1234321
Sometimes neither lhe chronologicol
nor the functionol resume formqt will
odeguotely suit o jobseeker's needs
ond o combinotionbelween formqts is
requíred. This cqn, for exomple, help
to highlighl both o chronologicol
employment hisTory while
simultoneously highlighting some
outstonding skills ond qchievements
Ìich would otherwise be downployed.
Seeking a customer seruice position where I can use my bilingual, computer and
teLephone skills in a busy office to enhance customer support ild promote a
posit¡ve company image
Bilrngual
Computers
Telephones
Key
l0
Customer Serv¡ce
Data Entry
Problem Solv ng
Sprødsheets
EXPER]ENCE
Mayor's Office ofEmployment and Training Denver CO 4/00
-
Present
Ad m ¡n ístrat¡ve Ass ¡st a nl
DDkpløyed æellenl custoilet sen¡c¿ sk¡lls meet¡ng cl¡entt, amer¡ng their
qu^l¡oÊ ønd tonslat¡hgforthe HßpM¡c cl¡ehls to ¡dentilr lheit sk¡lls M¿ lo!¡n.t
theil emplo!rnent
D Au
lhorcd cofr^pondence and Jl¡ers promot¡tg enployilent oppoÌtuñ¡t¡s
Pesume FAQ's
Q:
- Frequently Asked Quesfíons
ff f am only applying for a part time or summer job, do f still need a resume?
Az Yes,f or severql reqsons
1. Hovíng q resume to presenï to o possible employer- no motter how meníql the
job- will mqke you look professíonol.
2. rt's good proctice f or the future when o greot resume is essentiql.
3. rt's q good woy to keep your occomplishments ond employment history
organized.
Q: How long should my resume be7
A: One page is typicolly the stondord, though if your skílls and experience require
more sPace, don't limit younself. Focus on the guolity of lhe informqtion ond not so
much on the lengTh.
Q: Does a resume need to be fancy7
A: No, simple is bestl
. Use o high-guolity white, off-white or postel poper.
. Stick to stondqrd fonts like times New Romon qnd Ariql.
' Use bullets ond simple sentences to describe your skills and experience.
' Use bold qnd underline sporingly to drqw ottention ro key points.
r
little or no job experience. what should go on my resume?
n: Highlight the experience you do hove. You moy hove done jobs like bobysitting
Q,
have
or yord work. Listíng thesejobs on your resume shows o prospective employer thot
you con hqndle responsibility. Don't f orget to qlso include volunteer experience,
extrq-curriculor octiviïies , and even closses you hove token if you think they will
enhonce your chonces of being inlerviewed.
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Acfion Words
Action words are the key to moking your occomplishments sound Ímpressive. ff
You're like mony youth, you're worried thot you hoven't done onything thol will gel
you fhe job. Bul you've probobly done more thon you think you hove. Usíng words
like these to describe whqt you've done qt work on in other octivities cc¡n help bring
thqt out.
ff you've stqrted something:
Created
Founded
f nstítuted
Proposed
Designed
Genersled
Developed
Devised
fmplemenfed
fnitiqted
fntroduced
Lqunched
Originoted
Estqblished
f nstolled
Organlzed
ff vou've led somethin$
Admínistered
Chatred
Delegoted
Allotted
Evqluoted
Directed
Fqcilitqted
fnstructed
Monoged
Approved
Conducted
Enqbled
Guided
Monitored
Plonned
Prepored
Prioritízed
Resolved
Solved
Reviewed
Scheduled
Supervised
Cooched
Structured
Assessed
Controlled
Enlisted
Heoded
Motivoted
Recruited
Screened
Surveyed
Assigned
Coordinoted
Ensured
fnspected
Orchestrqted
Reseqrched
Selecled
Tought
ïroíned
ff vou've done someThing
Achieved
Acled
Attqined
Bolonced
CompleÌed
Decreqsed
Compiled
Counseled
Drofted
Expedited
Edited
Finolized
Advised
Cqlculofed
Allocoted
Clarified
Consolidqted
Composed
Demonstrqted
Engineered
Forecqsted
-
Diognosed
Enhonced
fdentif ied
Analyzed
Clqssíf ied
Converted
Documented
Exponded
fmproved
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fncreosed
Moximized
Tnlegrated
Negotioted
Produced
Reduced
Promoted
Reorgonized
Specif íed
Simplíf ied
Surveyed
Tnlerpreted
fnvestigoted
Obtqined
Provided
Perf ormed
Quontif ied
Revomped
Revised
5timulqted
Streomlined
Mointqined
Presented
Reconciled
Revitolized
S'lrengthened
Miscelloneous Verbs Nouns Adlectives qnd Adverbs:
Collqborqted Contributed
Actively
icient
Porticipoted
Prof
Structure
Successf ully
Project
fndepend ently
5i9nif icontly
Morkete
d
Stroteg
Y
Resume Dots and Dontts
RESUA4ES
.
o
a
a
a
DO's
-
CONTENT
Stress your skills qnd occomplishments
use strong stqtements beginníng with "Action verbs" (e.g, organized,
reseorched, odvised).,.not "f" stotements
Descríbe how you used or developed your skills (e.g. presented community
resesrch To oudíence of 30 people)
Provide only relevqnt informotion beneficiol to o potentiol employer
updote resume when employment, trqining, etc. circumstonces change
rnclude on "objective" only if it is specif ic (list the'fype of work or field of
interest) e.g. Porf-tíme Customer Service position in o deportment store
List your skílls ond responsibilities occurqtely ond qt the level you con
perform
o
Check ond double-check
a
only list compony Nqme
thot there q?e no spelling, grc¡mmqr or lyping errors
ond city not employers oddress or 'lelephone
numbers
rnclude informotion from oll qreqs of your lif e, e.g. work, volunteer, school,
clubs, sporls, interests
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RESU/I/\E
.
.
.
DON'Ts- CONTENT
KeeP personol
heighl, elc. off
You don't need lo list ref erences. Keep them on o sepqroTe poge ond
?eserve them f or the interview.
Leave off supervisor's nqme, rec¡son for leqving, and lqst rote of poy
RESUME DO'S
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
informqtion such as oge, mqrítql stqtus, Sociql Security #,
-
FORMAT
Highlight oreqs by using bullets, copitols, or bolding
Limit use of highlighting f eoiures
Use o font size of t1-12 pT for body of lex't,16-18 pt for Your Nome ond 13t4 f or heodings
Leave lots of 'white spqce'5etween print.
Alwqys use originols.
Keep it to t-2 typewritt en pages mqximum
Print on good guolity paper using trqditionql colors like gray, neutrol or white
Use grophics qnd creotivity only if opplying for o grophic/artistic position
RESUME DONT.S - FOR'I/IAT
Avoid hqnd writ'Ten corrections
Avoíd using photocopies of photocopies.
Avoid use of odd-sized poper, overly foncy stock, color or style. Use o good
while, cream, or light gray 8 x tt' papr-r stock.
"L'
Avoid using obbreviqtions. Spell
it out.
Don't use mc¡ny diff erent styles of font ot very smqll font which will moke
your resume diff icult to reod.
.
o
.
.
.
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Skills and Equipment Worksheet
The words listed below ore exomples of specific job functions or skills you moy hove
performed. Use these to orgonize your skills in o functionol resume or in o summory
of guolificotions in o chronologicol resume. Even if the skills you hove ore not directly
reloted to o specific opportunity they moy be odded to o resum e to creote o more
interestíng profile of your personolity or your totol skills.
Look of the skills lísted below ond check those which you possess. Don't forgel t'o consíder
your skílls from oll ospects of your lif e experience including school, work, volunteerism,
extrocurriculor octivities. Thereare blank spaces to odd skills which ore not listed.
o
Bookkeeping
tr
Budgetín9
tr
Cose Monogemen'f
tr
Communíty Service
tr
Computer Skills
tr
Cuslomer Service
o
Doto Processing
tr
Decoroting
o
Editing
tr
Event Coordinotion
tr
Fundroising ond
Sponsorshíp
E
fnspection
tr
fnvenlory Control
tr
Keyboardín9 (typín9)
tr
Mointenance
tr
MorketÍn9
o
Merchandising
tr Multi-Line Phones
tr Of f ice Skills
o Performing Arts
tr Photogrophy
o Production
tr Public Relotions
tr Public Speoking
tr Records Monogement
tr Retoil
o Sqles
tr Supervisíon
tr Systems Anolysis
o Teoching
tr Testing
a Tíme Monogement
o Troiníng
a Tronscription
o Web Desígn
o
Word Processing
tr
tr
tr
tr
tr
o
o
o
e
o
o
tr
o
tr
tr
tr
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H ß to ry lY'o r ks h eet
Use this worksheet to outline your work (volunteer) history ond to broinstorm th¿ skills thot you
learned or used on The job. You will use this informotion to complete fhe skills ond employment
sections of your resume. stort with your most recent job ond work bockwords.
Emp loy me nt
/lÂost Recent Job:
Compony Nome:
Dqtes Employed:
SupervÍsor's Nome ond Títle:
Your Moin Responsibilities:
Ci'fy/5tate:
_/_/_Io _/_/_
Your
Titlei
Skills T learned/performed on the job (stort with on oction word)
Ex. Ensured shelves were fullv stocked
.
¡
I
¡
Next Job
Compony Name:
_/_/_Io _/_/_
Dotes Employed:
Supervisor's Nome ond Title:
Your Moin ResponsibilitÍes:
Ci'fy/Sla'let
Your Títle:
Skills T learned/perf ormed on th¿ job (stort with on oction word)
a
I
¡
Next Job
Compony Nome:
Dqtes Employed: _/_/_Io
Supervisor's Nome ond Title:
Your Moin Responsibilities:
_/_/_
City/ Statet
Your Title:
Skills T learned/perf ormed on the job (start with qn oction word)
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Personol Doto ond Educotíonol Bockground Worksheet
PERSONAL DATA:
Nqme:
Street oddress:
City
Stote
Work Phone
Home Phone
Cell Phone
7ip
E-moil address:
EDUCATTON:
HTGH SCHOOL
School Nome
Dotes
of
Locotíon
Attendsnce
Groduoted
yes/no
GPA
yes/no
GPA
Honors/Awords:
Extro-Currícu lor Activitíes:
Re
levont Cour sew ork/
Class est
COLLEGE
School Nome
Dotes of Attendonce
A dd
it iono I Cour ses /
Tr
Locotíon
Groduoted
ainíng / Works
ho
psl Se f - Deve
I
lo
pment
:
ilTUTTARY SEPVTCE GNCLUDE CORPS, RANK AND DATES OF SEPVTCE):
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YOUR NAME FIERE
Your Street Address
City, State, and Zip
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
OBJECTIVE
A position
as
Coordinator ofVy'hatever, focusing on this area and that.
sur\4MARY OF QUALIFTCATTONS
o Number of years experience in work* at all relevant to the objective above.
o Credentials or education or training, relevant to this objective.
. A key accomplishmentx* that shows you're a "hot candidate" for this job.
o A strength** or characteristic** ofyours, that's important to you and relevant to this job.
¡ Something else the employer should know ... a skill**, a trait**, an accomplishment**.
*includíng unpaid work ** reflected
in the details below, ofcourse
RELEVANT SKILLS
ONE MAJOR SKILL (essential to the objective nømed above)
o
o
An accomplishmenvone-liner that illustrates this skill (lnctu¿ing wnere
Another accomplishment that illustrates this skill (rnctu¿ing
\ryhere
tnl
th
,
).
- A substatement that elaborates on one step in the process of the accomplishment above.
- A substatement that elaborates on another step in the process of the accomplishment above.
- A substatement that elaborates on another step in the process of the accomplishment above.
ANOTHER MAJOR SKILL (essential to the objective named above)
¡ An accomplishmenlone-liner that illustrates this skill (including where this occuned).
o Another accomplishment that illustrates this skill (rnctuAing where th
).
- A substatement that elaborates on one step in the process of the accomplishment above.
- A substatement that elaborates on another step in the process of the accomplishment above.
A SPECIAL KNO\ryLEDGE AREA (essential to the objective nanted above)
o An accomplishment that illustrates or documents this special knowledge (an¿ wtrere),
o
o
A list of equipment or processes you are familiar with, showing expertise in this
A list of courses or trainings you took, that shows your expertise in this area.
area.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
I
9xx-present
19xx-xx
l9xx-xx
l9xx-xx
Job Title
Job Title
Job Title
Job Title
COMPANY NAME, City (and State if needed)
COMPANYNAME, CiIY
COMPANYNAME, CitY
COMPANYNAME, CitY
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Degree or classes or whatever
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STEPHANIE JOBSEEKER
1238 South lt4ersey Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(e70) 4s6-78e1
OBJECTIVE
A
sales position in the financial industry that
will utilize my customer service and problem-solving
skills,
HIGHLIGHTS
Four years experience in positions requiring organizational, customer service and problem-solving
a
a
a
a
skills.
Collected and compiled data for mortgage rehnancing customers.
Received recognition for team participation and product marketing.
Motivated and determined employee who is energized by a challenge.
Enthusiastic, detail -oriented learner.
RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
o
o
o
o
Maintained comprehensive fìles for refinancing customers at a mortgage company.
Sorted, labeled, and stocked supplies for several manufacturing companies.
Performed inventory duties in a variety of work settings.
Utilized computer-based tracking systems.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
o
¡
o
Provided consistent customer support to clientele of mortgage company.
Effectively responded to di¡ect service requests from customers in retail and hospitality settings,
Consistently maintain service to both internal and external customers as a high priority.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
'o
o
Eagerly cross-trained at many sites to provide supplemental assistance when gaps occurred.
Developed several systems for completing required tasks more efficiently, with manager's approval.
Ability to quickly identifu and remedy technical difficulties in manufacturing settings.
CLERICAL SKILLS
¡
¡
o
Scheduled appointments, created mailings and mahtained data bases all on computer
Responded appropriately to both sales/marketing needs and customer service needs
Proficient in use of multi-line phone, fax, and copier machines
WORK HISTORY
June 2001 - August 2001
June - August 2000
January- March 2000
March - June 1999
February - March 1999
Mo rtg øg e Ass istønt/S ecr etary
Aspen Mortgage, Fort Collins
Mechnnical Assentbler
Construction Cleøner
Mør keting/Offic e Ass istant
ADECCO, Fort Collins
Heritage Park, Fort Collins
Aspen Mortgage, Loveland
TVI, Inc., Fort Collins
Sorter/Tøgger
EDUCATION
GED Diploma,Fort Collins, CO - September 2000
Job Readiness Certification, Larimer County Workforce Center - 2000
t5
JUSTIN EMPLOYEE
General Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(e70) 234-s678
OBJECTIVE
An entry-level position that will allow me to build upon my customer service, communication and/or research skills
STII\4MARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
¡
o
o
o
o
Two years experience in positions requiring customer service and attention to detail
Successfully completed Work Readiness Certificatio
Frequently recognized by teachers for high academic performance, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
A "can-do" employee - always eager to acquire new knowledge and skills
Quality-minded individual, responsive to feedback, committed to continuous improvement
RELEVANT SKILLS
CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
¡
.
o
Consistently attentive to the statements, questions, and feedback ofsurvey respondents
address the needs of dissatisfled customers, always remaining calm
Quickly and accurately delivered newspapers for 2 years, assuring convenient placement and good condition
upon delivery
Ability to politely
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
o
¡
¡
Exceptional written communication skills - top performer in writing classes and a published short-story writer
Proficient in effective communication skills of active and reflective listening, asking clarifling questions, as well
as de-escalation techniques used in conflict resolution
Skilled in various persuasion techniques, primarily utilized to encourage participation in research surveys
RESEARCH SKILLS
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Queried survey participants for specific data requested by a broad variety ofclients, covering topics ranging from
political opinions to products, to entertainment, technology, etc.
Performed numerous internet searches for research purposes, carefully evaluating the viability of internet sites
and their contents
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Determined appropriate course of research, selecting which details to investigate fust, and documenting other
details for later incorporation
EMPLOYN4ENT HISTORY
Sept. 2007 - present
2003 - 2005
Reseørch
Associute
Carrier
Newsptper
Research Data Design, Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, CO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
work Readiness certihcation - Larimer county workforce center -FalI2007
G.E.D. Diploma - Fort Collins, CO - April 2007
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BOB'WANNAJOB
P.O. Box 1234
Wellington, CO 80549
(e70) r23-4s67
OBJECTIVE
An entry-level position that will build upon my manual and,/or outdoor skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
¡ Two years experience in a variety of manual skill volunteer positions.
o Successfully completed Work Readiness Certification
'¡ Recognizedby supervisors and teachers for teamwork, persistence and cooperation
Honest, diligent, worker - willing to learn new skills to meet the company,s needs.
o Creativeproblem-solver
RELEVANT SKILLS
MANUAL SKILLS
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Assisted in framing wood structures including walls, stairs, decking, tree houses and rafts
Performed numerous construction skills including demolition, drywall installation, plumbing assistance, surface
masonry application, interior and exterior painting, etc
Skilled in the use of numerous hand tools for construction and demolition
OUTDOOR SKILLS
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Prepared soil, planted flowers, shrubs, trees and properly trimmed plants as a volunteer at numerous sites.
Installed sod, mulch, gravel, stepping stones, walkway forms, and avariety of edging materials.
Experienced with lawn tractors, mowers, weed-eaters, cultivator, wood chipper, and tractor attachments
COMPUTER SKILLS
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Prof,tcient in the use of computers for word processing, creative work, and internet research
Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Word, animation programs, and architectural drawing programs
Successfully completed high school coursework in computer use
EMPLOYN4ENT HISTORY
Aug. 2005 - present
Oct. 2003 - Jun '05
Dec. 04 - May 05
Sept.
May
- Dec.2004
- Sept. 2004
Jun io r M itt ister/C las s r o o m As s l.
Volunteer Instruclor
Community S ervice Volunteer
Volunteer Lønrlscøper
Volunteer Cørpenter
THE FILLING STATION, Wellington, CO
CHUDO ENTERPRISES, Fort Collins, CO
RAY GUZMAN, Supervisor, Fort Collins, CO
RITA ERICSON, Fort Collins, CO
JIM CARTON, CONTRACTOR, Cortez,CO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
work Readiness certification, Larimer county workforce center Juty 2005
Senior status
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Fort Collins High School
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Graduation May 2007
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BOB WANNAJOB
P.O. Box 1234
Wellington, CO 80549
(e70) r23-4s67
OBJECTIVE
An entry-level position that will build upon my manual
and./or outdoor skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
¡ Two years experience in a variety of manual skill volunteer positions.
¡ Successfully completed Work Readiness Certification
¡ Recognizedby supervisors and teachers for teamwork, persistence and cooperation
o Honest, diligent, worker - willing to learn new skills to meet the company,s needs.
¡ Creativeproblem-solver
RELEVANT SKILLS
MANUAL SKILLS
¡
¡
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Assisted in framing wood structures including walls, stairs, decking, tree houses and rafts
Performed numerous construction skills including demolition, drywall ilstallation, plumbing assistance, surface
masoffy application, interior and exterior painting, etc
skilled in the use of numerous hand tools for construction and demolition
OUTDOOR SKILLS
'
¡
o
Prepared soil, planted flowers, shrubs, trees and properly trimmed plants as a volunteer at numerous sites.
Installed sod, mulch, gravel, stepping stones, walkway forms, and avariely of edging materials.
Experienced with lawn tractors, mowers, weed-eaters, cultivator, wood chipper, and tractor attachments
COMPUTER SKILLS
o
¡
¡
Proficient in the use of computers for word processing, creative work, and internet research
Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Word, animation programs, and architectural drawing programs
Successfully completed high school coursework in computer use
EMPLOYI\4ENT HISTORY
Aug. 2005 -present
OcL2003 - Jun '05
Dec. 04 - May 05
Sept. - Dec.2004
May - Sept. 2004
Junìo r Minßler/C lass r o om As st.
Volunleer Instructor
Communily Semice Volunteer
Volunleer Landscaper
Volunleer Carpenter
THE FILLING STATION, Wellington, CO
CHUDO ENTERPRISES, Fort Collins, CO
RAY GUZMAN, Supervisor, Fort Collins, CO
RITA EzuCSON, Fort Collins, CO
JIM CARTON, CONTRACTOR, Cortez,CO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
work Readiness certification, Larimer county workforce center
Senior status
-
Fort Collins High School
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Graduation May 2007
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July 2005
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