This is an example of what one of our resumes looks like for a returning citizen with only a prison job in the kitchen and volunteer work on the streets looks like. He has signed up for at least one class at the community college but hasn't started yet which is why his GPA is a 4.0.

1. Appendix A – No experience resume example
John Doe
1111 North Ave., Apt. 1B
Newark, NJ 07108______________________________________________
Objective: Employment where I can use my talents and abilities to keep this
business operating at its peak performance as a …
Work History:
NJPAC Concession Worker April 2014 to Present
• Service s large volume of guest with the highest level of
customer service and integrity.
• Multitasking in a hostile time sensitive environment and not only
rising to the task but also thriving.
• Cleaning all service areas spotless within the time frame of
current shift.
Aramark Food Service Tech June 2010 to April 2014
• While employed with Aramark for over 4 years I only missed 2
days of work. I never received a write up or had an incident to
which I take great pride in.
• Operation of industrial food equipment including slicers, ovens,
grills, and various other motor operated culinary machinery.
• ServeSafe certified food tech responsible for holding fellow staff
accountable for all company and industry standards.
Education:
Union County College
Presently Enrolled
4.0 GPA
Major: Business Science
Minor: Hospitality
Skills & Qualifications:
• Microsoft Suite, including power point and excel.
• ServeSafe Certification.
• Over 6 years experience in the food service industry.