Resume Writing Workshop

Back to the Basics…

Back to the Basics

There are three widely used resume formats today.

The first, and most common, isreverse chronological order. It highlights your work history (when, what and where)

Second, functional or skill-based, which focus more on what you can do not where or when you did it.

Third is hybrid, commonly known as combination, because it takes the advantages of both a functional and reverse chronological order formats.

Reverse Chronological

The reverse chronological

format focuses on what you are

working toward. It is easy to

follow and suggests your work

history has a progressive

configuration.

Reverse Chronological

The list below suggests advantages to using a reverse chronological resume:

This format highlights the years and experience you have with specific companies, draws a timeline.

Does not leave the hiring manager wondering when/where the experience came from, supporting fact versus deception.

Reflects an understood progression of work history.

Great when trying to influence based off your previous employers reputation.

Details what your responsibilities were at each position held.

Length

1-2 pages

If you are a professor, inventor or

scientist a Curriculum Vitae is what you

will need to compile.

C.V. are much longer.

Layout

White Space is important on the

resume. It allows the eyes to focus and

to not over stimulate the reader.

Use Bullet Points

Font

Not too large, not too small

Consistent throughout

Not too fancy

Header

Name

Permanent Address

Phone Number

Create a clean, professional voicemail.

Email Address

Keep it professional! No

sexymama@hotmail.com

Education

Rule of Thumb:

If you are a recent graduate, your education

should be listed at the beginning of your

resume.

If you are a seasoned professional, your

education will be at the end.

Education List education institution, followed by the

name of the degree and the major

Include GPA if above 3.0 or greater as well

as academic honors

Example:

Education

CollegeName, B.A. Communications Town, MT 1999

Honors

Dean’s List 12 Consecutive Semesters

Academic All-State 8 Consecutive Semesters

Work History

Job title

Name of organization, and, if applicable,

division

Work location (city, state)

Dates (month/year)

Accomplishments / Responsibilities

ObjectiveYes or No

Career change – Yes

Otherwise

Use a Summary of Qualifications to make a powerful statement.

It will not only show the hiring manager what you achieve but they will understand

how you would benefit them as well.

Header

Qualifications or Work Experience

*Company One, Sunny, CA Sept 2009 - *Present

Planning and Scheduling Coordinator

o Ensure on-time, efficient appointment management for 110+

trucks.

o Assess teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, coordinating skills

and common values and goals of current company clientele.

o Communicate regularly with director of operations, sales

manager and fleet managers to address ongoing strategies and

concerns.

Reverse

Chronological

*Organization One, Glendale, UT March 2003 – September 2009

Director of Drivers Services and Retention

o Orientate prospective drivers to company policy and procedures.

o Processing new hire paperwork.

o Keeping owner operator files up-to-date.

Hardware Design, Magnum, AZ June 2000 – February 2003

CAD Programmer

o Design and creation of desk structures using CAD programming.

o Schooling coworkers in first aid and safety procedures.

Education

Large High School 1996-2000

Graduated (H.S. Diploma)

Specialty Vo-tech Yolanda, FL 2001-2002

Graduated 12Volt/Low Voltage

University of Maryland 2001-2002

Reverse

Chronological

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Jesse Butler

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