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Resume Template - Chronological resume
Fri, Feb 8 2013 09:30
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There is no one way to do a resume. There any many
formats. However, what is important is a format, and
any variations of that format, that clearly shows a job seeker's skills,
experience, and accomplishments in an EASY-TO-READ way. The
chronological format shown here does that. It makes it easy for any recruiters and hiring
managers to read about you and see if you might be what they are looking
for to fill an opening in their company!
Position Title
Short overview of the job duties and responsibilities. 2-3 lines.
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
Company name, location Years in position
Position Title
Short overview of the job duties and responsibilities. 2-3 lines.
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result REPEAT FOR EACH JOB
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
List with lesser detail, only relevant jobs held prior to the last 10 or 15 years. Don't list years..
List highest schooling/education achieved, name of school, years only if relevant to the job.
Masters Degree (i.e. MBA), Name of University, Location
Bachelors Degree (BA Humanities), Name of University, Location
List publications which you authored/co-authored, significant reports you authored, etc.
List honors / awards/ etc.
Do not list political, religious, or hobby affiliations, unless relevant.
For additional information on marketing yourself and your capabilities, please refer to the many articles found under the Articles tabs of the AJC–Career Strategy website.
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Template - A Format for a Chronological Resume
Header
centered or to the side
key contact info - name, phone, e-mail, Linked-In address, physical address is optional
Summary Statement
(Also called Career or Qualifications Summary)
(This is the equivalent of your "L"vator speech)
Cite profession you want to work in, and skills and knowledge you possess. A short paragraph consisting of phrases. List your:
Skills Talents Strengths
Expertise Certifications Languages
Professional / Work Experience / Employment History
(List in detail. starting with most recently held job, positions held for previous 10-15 years.)
Company name, location Years in position Position Title
Short overview of the job duties and responsibilities. 2-3 lines.
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
Company name, location Years in position
Position Title
Short overview of the job duties and responsibilities. 2-3 lines.
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result REPEAT FOR EACH JOB
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
● Duty/Task you performed with Accomplishment/Result
Other Relevant Experience
(Optional; include only if relevant)Education
Masters Degree (i.e. MBA), Name of University, Location
Bachelors Degree (BA Humanities), Name of University, Location
Professional Development / Training
List any trainings, courses, certifications, etc. name of organization providing training (years only if relevant and recent)Professional Associations / Memberships / Awards / Honors / Publications
Choose from the titles shown above the appropriate title for this part of your resume.
List professional associations of which your are a member, and positions held.List publications which you authored/co-authored, significant reports you authored, etc.
List honors / awards/ etc.
Do not list political, religious, or hobby affiliations, unless relevant.
For additional information on marketing yourself and your capabilities, please refer to the many articles found under the Articles tabs of the AJC–Career Strategy website.
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Linked In: www.linkedin.com/pub/nancy-c-gober/6/14b/965
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