AL | AK | AZ | AR | CA | CO | CT | DC | DE | FL | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS

KY | LA | ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NY | NC

ND | OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX | UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY


You are here: The Job Explorer > Cover Letter > Outline of a Resume

Outline of a Resume

Job Search
job title, keywords, company, location jobs by job search

Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Addresses

 

Objective

Other section headings:  Career Objective, Professional Objective

-Outline the kind of job you are seeking and how you can contribute to the organization.  Express the role from the employer's perspective--what's in it for them.

Example Objectives:

To obtain a full-time position in which I may increase the array of services offered by the company.

To obtain a public relations position in which I can assist in meeting organizational objectives.

Education

Other section headings:  Licensure/Endorsements, Academic Background, Educational Background, Educational Preparation, Educational Highlights

-Schools attended, degree obtained and major

-List GPA if above 3.0

-Any special awards or certifications

 

Relevant Coursework/ Course Projects

-List special research projects, class presentations, research papers:  okay to include both group and individual projects

 

Work Experience

Company, Location, Title, Dates of Employment

-Description of job responsibilities and accomplishments.  Indicate how you may have helped the company achieve goals.

-Include internship positions

-In general, go back about 10 years, unless you have specific experience relevant to your job objective that you would like to highlight, even though it was more than 10 years ago.

Tip:  Consider creating a "master list" of work experience.  Keep in mind that not everything will appear on each version of the resume.  For each resume version, consider only listing 3-5 bullets per job.

Software/ Technology experience

-List of software/equipment used

 

Awards/ Accomplishments

Other section headings:  Special Honors, Honors and Distinctions, Achievements, Career Achievements

 

Clubs/ Organizations/Professional Affiliations

Other section headings:  Memberships, Professional Memberships, Professional Organizations

-Include both school and off-campus activities

 

Other Experience

Other section headings:  Special Talents, Special Skills, Interests, Volunteer Activities, Related Activities, Civic Activities, Professional and Community Activities, Additional Experience

-List other jobs that might not warrant a full job description

-List volunteer or personal experiences that would be relevant to your job

 

 

 


Cover Letter

Sample Resume

Job Interview


Business Letter
Job Description

Outline of a Resume | Types of Resume | Electronic Resume | How to Create a Resume | Resume Template | Resume Guide

Resume Format | Resume vs Vitae | Sample Reference List | Resume Checklist | Resume Writing Tips | Resume Action Verbs

Job Description: Administrative - Agriculture - Animal Care - Building - Business - Development - Environmental - Equipment - Facilities - Food - Health - HR

Research - IT - Library - Media - Medical - Outreach - Parking - Police - Postal - Printing - PR - Lab - Retail - Student Services - Supplies - Trades - Transit - A-Z

Copyright 2011 The Job Explorer.com - Home | Contact Us | Recommend Us | Colleges and Universities | Find Jobs by County