Resumes and Cover Letters - Samples and Worksheets
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The following resume samples model the basic formats and principles
of resume writing. Consider how each job seeker presents his/her skills and
experience. Along with the content, look at how the resume is presented.
Draw the best from each to help decide how to style your resume. Ultimately,
your resume will be unique to you and won't look exactly like any of these
presented. For more resume samples, look in the job search section of your
local bookstore or library, or contact your local state employment service
office.
Your resume should focus on your skills. (Employers want to know what you can do, not just where you've been.) That's why resume scanning systems look for skills. This is because
resume scanning systems use a lexicon or dictionary when looking for words and will identify only those words that are on file.
The resume worksheets are tools for crafting your resume. They aren't intended as a fill-in-the-blank form. Use them as models. Sections may vary and the layout you choose will ultimately be a variation on one or all of these formats.
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| Your resume is a marketing tool. Make sure it presents you in
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Chronological Resume Sample-- Work-to-Work
Job Seeker
ELIZABETH B. JOB SEEKER
5555 Lakewood Road
Somewhere, Minnesota 55555
(555) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE: Mechanical Engineer
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ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Industrial Engineer
Tool Incorporated, Minnetonka, MN
- Designed a plant layout for the shipping department
- Developed a multi-step shipping process improvement plan
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199- to 200- |
Design Engineer
Mechanical Systems, St. Paul, MN
- Developed a complete safety package for a robot loader
- Designed hydraulic double stack lift
- Redesigned dairy open style conveyor
- Trained 10 engineers on AutoCAD Rev. 12
- Evaluated and purchased machine components
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199- to 199- |
HVAC Engineer Assistant
Engineering Consultants, St. Paul, MN
- Prepared building and equipment bid specifications
- Evaluated HVAC equipment options
- Incorporated EPA and OSHA regulations into safety procedures
- Created working drawing on AutoCAD Rev. 1
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199- to 199- |
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:
Supervisor
College Police Department, Minneapolis, MN
- Supervised more than 50 student security personnel
- Maintained security accounts and budgets
- Interviewed, hired, field trained and conducted performance appraisals
- Prepared 25-page monthly report
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198- to 199- |
Manager
Building Management Co., Northwoods, MN
- Maintained and performed building improvements
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198- to 198- |
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Minor:
Engineering Management
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Course Work: Thermodynamics,
Heat Transfer, HVAC,
Machine Design, Fluid Power, IBM Compatible,
AutoCAD
12, FORTRAN, Lotus and Quattro Pro
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199- |
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Chronological
Resume Sample-- School-to-Work Job Seeker
DEBRA JOB SEEKER
5555 Lakewood Road
Somewhere, Minnesota 55555
(555) 555-5555
SUMMARY
Highly motivated, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse. Proven ability
to initiate appropriate action, follow instructions and carry out tasks in an
efficient manner. Proficient in patient care, medical management, coordination
and emergency room techniques. Team player with effective interpersonal communication
skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
EDUCATION |
Certificate: Licensed Practical Nurse Program (GPA:
3.85/4.0)
Normandale Community College, Bloomtown, MN |
200_ |
| Internship: Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN |
200_ (3 months) |
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Infection Control
Catheter Care
Blood Draw
IV Therapy |
Critical Care
Vital Signs
Charting
CPR |
Injections
Triage
Intake
Acute Care |
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| Diploma: Richfield Senior High School, Richfield,
MN |
199_ |
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Red Cross Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Provided emergency services to persons in crisis.
- Assisted in providing information and services regarding food, shelter, clothing
and medical provisions.
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199_ - 199_ |
Courage Center Golden Valley, MN
- Assisted disabled patients with daily living activities by writing letters,
reading correspondence, feeding, pushing wheelchairs and shopping.
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199_ - 199_ |
Neighborhood Involvement Program St. Paul,
MN
- Organized a block safety program for 26 households, which reduced crime in
the area by 15 percent.
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199_ - 199_ |
MEMBERSHIPS
Elected Secretary: Parent Teachers Association |
199_
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Functional Resume Sample-- Work-to-Work Job Seeker
JERRY J. JOB
5555 Lakewood Road
Somewhere, Minnesota 55555
(555) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE
Dependable, enthusiastic worker with more than 10 years of experience seeking
a Welding or Building Maintenance position. Self-starter, dedicated to achieving
high-quality results.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Welding--
Developed extensive experience in a wide variety of welding styles and positions
including: |
MIG
Oxyacetylene
Plasma Cutting |
TIG
Air ARC
Underwater |
ARC
Cutting and Gouging
Water Cooled Spot Welding |
Heliarc
Automatic Seam |
Fabrication--
Skilled in layout and design of sheet metal and pipe. Developed extensive
knowledge of sheet rollers and brakes. Followed Manufacturer's Operating Processes
(MOP) to detail.
Equipment Operator--
Experienced forklift operator on various sizes and styles of forklifts. Skilled
in the use of a variety of power tools and metal fabrication equipment including:
drills, drill press, edge planer, end mill, benders, power saws, sanders, and
grinders.
Equipment Maintenance--
Performed general maintenance on welding equipment and production machinery.
Maintained high production levels through onsite machine repairs and preventive
maintenance.
Building Maintenance--
Acquired experience in general construction including basic electrical repairs,
carpentry, concrete, glass, spray and roller painting, plumbing, patching and
sheetrock.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Lead Welder
- Maintained strict performance, quality and production standards.
- Trained new employees and monitored their performance during probationary
period.
EDUCATION
Certificate:
Welding and Blueprint Reading
Somewhere Technical College - Somewhere, MN
Diploma:
Somewhere Senior High School - Somewhere, MN
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Functional Resume Sample-- No Paid-Work Experience
JOE DOER
5555 Lakewood Road
Somewhere, Minnesota 55555
(555) 555-5555
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
Assembly, Janitorial, Maintenance or Construction Work
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Industrious, reliable,
highly-motivated and thorough
- Ability to safely operate power machines, tools, saws, sanders and drills
- Operate, repair and
maintain mowers, snow blowers, buffers and trucks
- Experience with household repairs, painting, siding and construction
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Assembly
- Received, sorted, bundled
and placed recycling articles in correct containers
- Assembled, cleaned and
packaged toys for children on holidays
- Repaired bicycles, motor
bikes and garage doors
- Assisted nursing home
residents with making crafts and decorating rooms
Janitorial
- Maintained all aspects
of home, and made minor repairs to structures and equipment
- Assisted friends and neighbors with lawn care, mowing, raking, shoveling, painting, buffing, sanding,
remodeling and cleaning
- Helped residents repair
and clean homes after a flood
Construction
- Assisted in building
or remodeling homes for low-income families
- Sanded floors, walls and cupboards
- Laid sheetrock, painted and stained woodwork, mixed cement and sided outside walls
- Constructed emergency
Mash Units and troop quarters
- Drove and repaired
trucks
VOLUNTEER WORK HISTORY
- Goodwill Industries
- Minnesota Flood Victims Rescue
- Habitat for Humanity
- Sunshine Nursing Home
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St. Paul, MN
East Grand Forks, MN
St. Paul, MN
Minneapolis, MN
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EDUCATION
Diploma: Johnson High School - St. Paul, MN
Honorable Discharge: United States Army - Private E3 Classification
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Combination Resume Sample-- No Paid-Work Experience
SHIRLEY I. QUALIFY
5555 Transferability Road
Somewhere, MN 55555
(555) 555-5555
SUMMARY
Dependable General Office Worker with more than 10 years
of transferable experience. Proven clerical, customer service and communication
skills in a variety of settings. Upbeat, positive attitude with a history of
producing quality results and satisfied customers. Computer literate.
SELECTED SKILLS
General Office
- Organized and implemented group activities in an efficient manner
- Scheduled appointments and assured timely arrival
- Maintained accurate financial records, and paid all invoices on time
- Answered phones and took accurate messages
- Prepared reports and created documents using MS Word and WordPerfect
- Located desired information using the Internet
Customer Service
- Welcomed customers and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner
- Provided customers/clients with desired information in a timely manner
- Listened, calmed and assisted customers with concerns
- Established friendly and lasting relationships
Communication
- Utilized Internet email as an effective communication tool
- Answered phones in a courteous and professional manner
- Established rapport with diverse individuals and groups
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas in a team environment and influence
action
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
General Office Volunteer
Elected Secretary
Event Coordinator
Group/Activities Leader
Family Manager |
Salvation Army - St. Paul, MN
Parent Teachers Association (ISD 11) - Anoka, MN
Neighborhood Involvement Program - St. Paul, MN
Girl Scouts of America - St. Paul, MN
Self-employed - Anoka, MN |
5 Years
5 Years
3 Years
4 Years
7 Years |
EDUCATION
GED: Ramsey Action Program - St. Paul, MN |
Combination Resume Sample-- Work-to-Work
Job Seeker
RED E. JOBHUNTER
5555 Lakewood Road
Somewhere, Minnesota 55555
(555) 555-5555
red@myemail.com
Medical Laboratory Technician
Extensive experience as a registered Medical Laboratory Technician with proven
competencies in Phlebotomy, Instrument Maintenance, Teaching and Quality Control
in a laboratory setting.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Laboratory
- Regarded as a highly-skilled lab technologist, with experience serving ER,
Urgent Care, Pediatric ER and Stab-Room Trauma Unit.
- Processed cultures in microbiology, gram stains, urinalysis and various manual
tests.
- Increased lab efficiency through improved procedures, research and development
of technical equipment, and lab layout and design.
Phlebotomy
- Performed both inpatient and outpatient, pre-op and post-op blood draws.
- Recognized for exceptional skill in serving hard to draw patients and children.
Instrument Maintenance
- Skilled in troubleshooting and maintenance of technical equipment.
- Maintained online performance and peak output.
Teaching
- Mastered teaching techniques.
- Recognized for excellent communication skills.
- Trained staff effectively on complex equipment operation and procedures.
Quality Control
- Maintained high quality standards with an emphasis on accuracy within strict
guidelines.
- Maximized lab performance through organization, equipment testing and procedure
development.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
| Medical Laboratory Technician ASCP |
Hennepin County Medical Center |
Minneapolis, MN |
199_ - 199_ |
| Phlebotomist |
Minneapolis Children's Medical Center |
Minneapolis, MN |
199_ - 199_ |
EDUCATION
| Certificate: |
Medical Laboratory Technician (GPA 3.5/4.0)
College of St. Catherine - St. Paul, MN |
| Certificate: |
American Society of Clinical Pathologists |
| Course Work: |
Biology/Chemistry (117 credits)
Minnesota State University - Mankato, MN |
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Chronological Resume Worksheet
This is a general format. Actual content and layout will vary. Not all items are required
or necessary.
Name
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Address
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Phone (____)
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Fax (____)
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Email
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EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE (Optional) |
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SUMMARY (Optional-- can include on cover letter) |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
Employer, City, State
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Job Title
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Dates |
| Responsibilities/Accomplishments/Skills |
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Employer, City, State
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Job Title
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Dates |
| Responsibilities/Accomplishments/Skills |
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Employer, City, State
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Job Title
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Dates |
| Responsibilities/Accomplishments/Skills |
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EDUCATION
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS |
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AWARDS |
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| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS |
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Functional Resume Worksheet
This is a general format. Actual content and layout will vary. Not all items are required or necessary.
Name
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Address
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Phone (____)
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Fax (____) |
Email
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| EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE (Optional) |
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| HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (Optional) |
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| WORK EXPERIENCE |
Occupational/Functional Category
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| Skills/Accomplishments/Responsibilities |
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Occupational/Functional Category
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| Skills/Accomplishments/Responsibilities |
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Occupational/Functional Category
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| Skills/Accomplishments/Responsibilities |
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| EMPLOYMENT HISTORY |
Employer
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Title |
Dates |
Employer
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Title |
Dates |
Employer
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Title |
Dates |
| EDUCATION
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| LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS |
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| AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS |
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Combination Resume Worksheet
This is a general format. Actual content and layout will vary. Not all items are required or necessary.
Name
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Address
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Phone (____)
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Fax (____) |
Email
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| EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE |
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE |
Skill/Experience
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Description
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Skill/Experience
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Description
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Skill/Experience
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Description
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
Name of Employer
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Job Title |
Address/Phone
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Dates of Employment |
Name of Employer
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Job Title |
Address/Phone
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Dates of Employment |
Name of Employer
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Job Title |
Address/Phone
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Dates of Employment |
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EDUCATION
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School Name
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City/State
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Dates of Attendance (if recent) |
Major(s)
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Degree/Certificate Earned
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| LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS |
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| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS |
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