Choose your headings based on your background and the qualifications you believe will be important or of interest to the employer. Be descriptive in your selection of a heading. Sample headings include the following:
· Computer Skills
· Lab Skills
· Languages
· Leadership or Teamwork Activities
· Honors and Awards
· Professional Affiliations
· Community Service
· Outstanding Accomplishments
· Qualifications Summary
· Scholarships
· Publications
· Training
· Interests
Be prepared to rewrite your résumé on the basis of information you gain from your first few interviews or contacts. Pay attention to the questions you are asked and any comments about your experience. Use this information to improve your résumé. Remember, your résumé is you.
Sample Chronological Résumé
Janet Campbell
P.O. Box 2738
Winter Park, FL 32789
407.646.1000
janet@rollins.edu
Education
2004 Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Marketing, May
GMAT 720, GPA 3.7/4.0
2001 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, May 2001
GPA 3.9/4.0, President’s List (all terms)
Honors: Presidential Scholar, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society
Experience
June 2004 – Present The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH
Product Manager
· Hired, trained, and supervised staff.
· Established and maintained clients' files.
· Increased sales by 10%.
Summer 2003 United States Trade Council, Washington, DC
Research Assistant, Internship
· Researched Latin American trading blocs.
· Analyzed trade patterns and produced summary briefs on trade developments.
· Maintained database using FileMaker.
1999 –2001 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Resident Assistant, Madera House,
· Worked with a staff of four resident assistants in an 88-student dorm.
· Created, planned, and organized activities for the students.
· Encouraged and facilitated social, political, and ethical student discussions.
· Coordinator for “Madera Makes Music,” a weekly educational program.
· Scheduled performances, developed and monitored budget, and created publicity.
Skills Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and FileMaker Pro. Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop.
Fluent in Spanish, working knowledge of French.
Trained in making presentations, conducting research, writing, and editing.
Personal: Health: excellent; single.
Interests: swimming, tennis, reading.
Sample Functional Résumé
Terry Q. Chan
P.O. Box 1234
1444 Walnut Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789
407.646.1000
terryq@rollins.edu
OBJECTIVESeeking a position with an advertising agency in the area of graphic art/photography.
EDUCATION
May 2004Crummer Graduate School of Business, Winter Park, FL
Rollins College
Master of Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis
SKILLS
Conceptualizing Conceived designs for various publications including newsletters, brochures, booklets, and university publiciations.
Initiating Assisted with educational costs through self-initiated moneymaking projects. Designed and printed silk-screen T-shirts for University residence halls; machine-engraved name plaques and key chains, which were displayed and sold at the student bookstore; made framed photographs that were sold at University craft fairs. Studio art portfolio containing 40 slides of recent work completed.
Printing Coursework in publications production. Experience in preparing layouts, using copy camera, making plates, and running printing press. Familiar with typesetting, running various machines, and collating.
Photography Coursework and self-acquired knowledge in black and white and color photography. Shoot both indoor and outdoor candids, groups, nature, and sports pictures. Strong interest in darkroom work, especially darkroom graphics. Familiar with drymounting and matting. Knowledge of photo silk-screen techniques.
Computer Proficient with Macintosh. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PageMaker.
EXPERIENCE
9/XX – present Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Library Assistant, Olin Library
Summer 19XX Franklin Frame Shop, Sunnyvale, CA
Sales Associate
9/XX – 6/XX William Carpenter & Associates (Architectural Firm), Palo Alto, CA
Clerical Assistant
ADDITIONALFluent in Italian, working knowledge of Spanish. Hobbies include calligraphy and ceramics.
Sample Combination Résumé
Dana Jackson
PO Box 12345
Winter Park, FL 94309
407.646.9999
SUMMARY
-Excellent written communication skills and ability to work with a team.
-Proficient with CricketGraph, MSWord, Excel, FileMaker, and PageMaker.
-Experienced lab technician executing DNA sequencing and gene analysis.
EDUCATION
June 19XXCrummer Graduate School of Business, Winter Park, FL
Rollins College
Master of Business Administration, Finance Emphasis
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
6/XX – 9/XXUniversity of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Research Assistant, Chicago Cancer Center
Quickly learned complicated laboratory procedures. Conducted experiments involving DNA sequencing and gene analysis. Learned gel electrophoresis techniques. Maintained detailed records for procedural and statistical purposes. Gained significant independent research and writing experience.
WRITING EXPERIENCE
9/XX – presentStanford University, Stanford, CA
Public Relations Intern, Hoover Institute Public Affairs Office
Compiled articles from an array of journals, magazines, and newspapers. Used PageMaker to create mastheads and produce opinion editorials. Developed efficient proofreading methods and innovative talent for pasting up difficult articles.
9/XX – 6/XXRollins College, Winter Park, FL
Feature writer, The Sandspur
Developed journalistic writing style and interviewing skills. Successfully met all deadlines and consistently published front-page articles.
LEADERSHIP and TEACHING EXPERIENCE
10/XX – present Self-employed, Winter Park, FL
Math and English Tutor
Tutor two seventh grade students. Employ the Socratic method to develop their analytical skills and help them with their homework. Design tests to chart their ability. Create interactive games to increase their understanding of math and grammar and to develop their communication skills.
9/XX – 6/XX Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Officer’s Core, Black Student Union
Worked with a team to plan, organize, and publicize a range of activities and programs designed to bond, motivate, and educate Rollins’ African-American community. Established alumni contacts via newsletter to secure financial and mentoring support.
Curriculum Vitae
CV stands for the Latin words Curriculum Vitae, which mean: the course of one's life. Your CV is a summary of your professional/academic life until now, and it usually concentrates on your personal details, education and work experience. A CV is also called a résumé, resumé or resume (especially in American English).
European CV's have varying formats. Each European country has different recruitment practices, but all use CV's instead of résumés. The UK CV comes closest to the American résumé.
The UK CV should be presented – preferably on a single sheet of A4 paper – in such a way that a prospective employer can quickly and easily assess your quality and suitability. It should be typed and structured under relevant headings, and, though the example below gives you some guidelines, you must be prepared to insert additional sections if you think they are necessary, and omit any which are not relevant to your own background and experience.
A CV usually contains information about the following:
Personal details: name, address, email and telephone number (and sometimes nationality, age/date of birth and marital status)
Objective: a headline that summarises the job opportunity you are seeking
Work experience:your previous employment in reverse chronological order – with most detail for your present or most recent job – name of company, position
Education:details of secondary and university education – including the establishments and qualifications
Personal interests:demonstrating that you are a balanced, responsible member of society with an interesting life outside work – anything that might help you get the job
References: name and position of people who recommend you (teacher, former employer, etc). You may also state: references upon request
Sometimes, you may need to give additional information for a particular job or because you have special qualifications.
Other possible sections for inclusion in a CV could be:
