The document provides examples of resume formats and sections to include such as a summary, experience, education, skills, and references. It also includes tips for customizing the resume for different jobs and instructions for which sections to include or modify.

1. ACTION VERBS

2. [Street Address], [City, ST ZIP Code]•[phone]•[e-mail]
[Your Name]
SUMMARY or PROFILE
Describe what knowledge, skills and abilities you bring to the job. The Summary should contain some
quantitative (numerical) data…Example: “Over 2 years experience in customer service with extensive
training in retail, telephone etiquette and effective communication.” The Profile is more subjective and
provides the reader with insight into your character… Example: “Bilingual with excellent people skills and
the ability to work in a diverse environment”
EXPERIENCE
[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[School Name]
[City, ST]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
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[Dates of employment]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
[Dates of employment]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
[Dates of employment]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
EDUCATION
[Dates of attendance]
[Degree Obtained]
 [Special award/accomplishment or degree minor]
REFERENCES
References are available on request.

3. RESUME EXAMPLE NO.2
[Street Address], [City, ST ZIP Code]•[phone]•[e-mail]
[Your Name]
SUMMARY OR PROFILE
Describe what skills, experience, accomplishments you bring to the job. List only those that apply.
Experience
[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[City, ST]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
Education
[Dates of attendance]
[Degree Obtained]
[School Name]
 [Special award/accomplishment or degree minor]
References
References are available on request.
[City, ST]

4. RESUME EXAMPLE NO.3
[Your Name]
[Street Address, City, ST ZIP Code] [phone] [e-mail]
SUMMARY
Describe what assets you bring to the employer
EXPERIENCE
[Dates of employment] [Company Name], [City, ST]
[Job Title]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job Title]
[Dates of employment] [Company Name], [City, ST]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
 [Job responsibility/achievement]
Education
[School Name], [City, ST]
[Dates of attendance]
 [Degree obtained]
 [Special award/accomplishment or degree minor]
Interests
References
[Briefly list interests that may pertain to the type of job you want.]
References are available on request.

5. RESUME EXAMPLE NO.4
[Street Address] ● [City], [State] [Zip] ● [Daytime Phone] ● [E-mail Address]
[First Name] [Last Name]
Profile
Personal Statement that highlights accomplishments; applicable personal characteristics.
Summary
[Current profession description]
[Broad or specialized expertise]
[Breadth, depth, mix of skills]
[Environments in which you have experience]
[Accomplishments, awards, promotions, or superior performance commendations]
[Professional or Personal Characteristics]
Skills and Accomplishments
[Area of Accomplishment] [Date of Accomplishment]
[Detail of Accomplishment]
[Area of Accomplishment] [Date of Accomplishment]
[Detail of Accomplishment]
Other Skills and Accomplishments
[Skill or Accomplishment]
[Skill or Accomplishment]
[Skill or Accomplishment]
[Skill or Accomplishment]
Professional Experience
[Start Date]— [End Date][Company Name][City], [State]
[Position Description]
[Main Responsibilities]
[Start Date]— [End Date][Company Name][City], [State]
[Position Description]
[Main Responsibilities]
[Start Date]— [End Date][Company Name][City], [State]
[Position Description]
[Main Responsibilities]
[Start Date]— [End Date][Company Name][City], [State]
[Position Description]
[Main Responsibilities]
Education
Degrees
[Start Date]— [End Date] [University Name][City], [State]
[Degree Obtained]
[Award], [Date Received]
[Award], [Date Received]
[Award], [Date Received]
[Award], [Date Received]
Certifications
[Start Date]— [End Date] [University Name][City], [State]
[Certificate Obtained]
Awards

6. [Award], [Date Received]
[Award], [Date Received]
[Award], [Date Received]
[Award], [Date Received]
Professional and Community Memberships
[Affiliation Name]
[Affiliation Name]
[Affiliation Name]
Publications
[Article Name]([Date of Publication]), [Publisher]
[Summary of Publication]
Comments from Supervisors
[Supervisor Name]
[Comment]
Personal Interests
[Interest or Hobby]
[Interest or Hobby]
[Interest or Hobby]
[Interest or Hobby]
References
References available upon request.
COMMENTS FOR USING THIS TEMPLATE
Omit AWARDS section if the only awards you received were in school.
Omit PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS section or specific
memberships if they do not relate to the job to which you are applying. These memberships
should be current.
Omit PUBLICATIONS section if you do not have any publications.
Omit COMMENTS FROM SUPERVISORS section if you have either never received any
comments from your supervisors or their comments do not enhance your prospective
desirability.
PERSONAL INTERESTS section is only included if your hobbies relate to the job to which
you are applying. If this is used at any other time, you reduce your chances of getting the job.
If you need more entries for any section, select and paste.
THEME can be changed by selecting everything, going to Page Layout tab, and selecting the
desired theme.
OBJECTIVE section should be a fragment.
SUMMARY section should be one or two paragraphs.
You may include REFERENCES if you wish to do so. Initial resumes should not include
details of references. If references are included, use the following and paste over “references
available upon request.”
[Last Name], [First Name][Relationship][Street], [City], [State] [Zip]
[Phone Number]
DON’T FORGET TO DELETE THIS PAGE!!

7. RESUME/APPLICATION WORKSHEET
CAREER PLANNING AND RESOURCES
RESUME/APPLICATION WORKSHEET Name:
__________________________________________ Major: ____________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________________________
Street Apt#
City State Zip Code
Home Phone: ________________ Cell Phone:
______________ Email: __________________________ PROFILE:
____________________________________________________________________________
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_______ SUMMARY:
__________________________________________________________________________
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_______ EMPLOYMENT (Most recent first…Only include Employer’s name, city, state on actual resume)
Employer:____________________________________________________ Address:
_______________________________ City_________________ State _____ Phone Number:
_________________ Supervisor: ______________________________ Date of Employment:
Start ___________________ End ______________ Salary: Start $___________ per
____________ Final $___________ per _____ Title: (Bold)
__________________________________________________________
(Accomplishments/Responsibilities)
 ___________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________
Reason for Leaving: ______________________________________________________
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Employer:____________________________________________________ Address:
_______________________________ City_________________ State _____ Phone Number:
_________________ Supervisor: ______________________________ Date of Employment:
Start ___________________ End ______________ Salary: Start $___________ per
____________ Final $___________ per _____ Title: (Bold)
__________________________________________________________
(Accomplishments/Responsibilities)
 ___________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________
Reason for Leaving?________________________________________________
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Employer:____________________________________________________ Address:
_______________________________ City_________________ State _____ Phone Number:
_________________ Supervisor: ______________________________ Date of Employment:

8. Start ___________________ End ______________ Salary: Start $___________ per
____________ Final $___________ per _____ Title: (Bold)
__________________________________________________________
(Accomplishments/Responsibilities)
 ___________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________
Reason for Leaving?________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER WORK
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OR SKILLS
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
EDUCATION College: ___________________________________________ Dates
__________ Degree?_______ Type? _______________Date of Degree ____________
Training: ________________________________ Date ______ Certificate ____ Training:
________________________________ Date ______ Certificate ____ Training:
________________________________ Date ______ Certificate ____ High School:
___________________________ City _____________ State_____ Date
From________To________ Diploma ___GED___ ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
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