Here's the job resume template that I always use as a starting point when teaching my clients how to develop a resume from scratch or re-design it for best job search results.
Copy and paste this job resume format into your favourite word processing program and let's get started! :-)
[For more information about this section, see the related page about the resume objective/headline.]
Summary of Qualifications
• Concise summary of employment experience qualifications
• Concise summary of educational experience qualifications
• Concise summary of specific, concrete soft skills qualifications
• Concise summary of special skills/assets qualifications (e.g., relevant specialized knowledge, bilingualism/language skills)
• Occupation-specific technical or specialized skill
• Occupation-specific technical or specialized skill
• Gets along well with others in a team setting and able to work independently
• Quick learner - strong ability to develop new skills and absorb knowledge
• Very positive attitude towards work - punctual and reliable
• Very adaptable/open minded - excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Responsible - able and willing to ask questions/clarify instructions
• Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and effective manner
[For more information about this section, see the related page on summary of qualifications.]
Experience
[JOB TITLE]-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Job Title Organization, City, State/Province/Country Year-Year
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
Job Title Organization, City, State/Province/Country Year-Year
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
Job Title Organization, City, State/Province/Country Year-Year
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
Job Title Organization, City, State/Province/Country Year-Year
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
• Detailed description of accomplishments
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Job Title Organization, City State/Province/Country Year-Year
Job Title Organization, City State/Province/Country Year-Year
Job Title Organization, City State/Province/Country Year-Year
Education
School Program, School, City, State/Province/Country Year Graduated
School Program, School, City, State/Province
/Country Year Graduated
School Program, School, City, State/Province/Country Year Graduated
School Program, School, City, State/Province/Country Year Graduated
References
Available upon request
[2nd page header, if necessary:]
First Name Last Name, Job Title, p.2/2
OTHER EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED (or [JOB TITLE]-RELATED EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED)
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