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ContentWhile resume construction is a subjective art, the following is an explanation of commonly used
sections from the top of your resume down to the bottom. Optional sections should be included
if they will enhance your ability to deliver your core message. Also, standard sections can be
renamed to suit your specific needs and focus your resume.Contact Information
Your contact information is the masthead of your resume. It should include your name, phonenumber, email address, and mailing address. You can also include a personal web URL if it helps
in marketing yourself for a position. This heading should also match your cover letter and
reference sheet.
Objective (Optional)
An objective places your resume in specific context and tells your reader how to interpret thecontent of your resume. Objectives are not required, but if you choose to use one, be specific.
For example, a good objective may state:
To secure the Project Manager position with Southwest Gas utilizing strong communication,financial management and leadership skills.
NOT A job where I can learn and grow and challenge myself.
Summary of Qualifications or Career Profile (Optional and usually only used by candidates
with several years of professional experience)
A summary of qualifications allows you to briefly state your core message (your relevantexperience, education, skills and characteristics) at the beginning of your resume. The idea
behind the summary is that the information provided in this section gives the reader an overview
of detailed information to be found later in the resume. For example:
A competent, self-motivated, and results-oriented Masters level social worker with over 8 yearsexperience in the field of human services. Comprehensive understanding of how to integrate
program development and evaluation, public policy, and coalition building to enhance socialservice delivery in diverse settings. Highly effective team player able to collaborate with clients,
and professionals on all levels across many sectors including business, nonprofit, grassroots, and
government. Experience directing and motivating staff and volunteers. Expertise includes:
Develop community partnerships
Program planning, development and
analysis
Grants development and management
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
applications
Bilingual speaking and writing in
Spanish
Grassroots leadership
development
Data analysis and interpretation
Group process and interpersonal
skills
Quarterly and year-end reporting
Education
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Current students and recent graduates usually put the education section at the beginning of their
resume. Experienced candidates usually lead with their experience section. Your education
section can include classes, honors, GPA, awards, activities, affiliations, study abroad, specialprojects, and amount of education costs selffunded. List only colleges and universities where
degrees were awarded. High school information is rarely kept on a professional resume unless
directly relevant to your core message.Course Projects (Optional)
The course project section may be used to feature class work or projects either completed or in
progress. Course projects highlight your ability to research, analyze, work on teams, andpresent. The format should follow that which is used for the resume in general.
Experience
The experience section may include internships, parttime jobs, regular positions, volunteer
experience and temporary positions. Possible headings include Professional Experience,Professional History, Experience Highlights, and Relevant Experience. Jobs are typically listed
in reverse chronological order. When describing your experience, focus on your
accomplishments, rather than providing a job description. Highlight the position or company,depending on which of the two you wish to emphasize. Ensure that verb tense matches relevant
dates and use active language by starting every statement with an actionverb.
Affiliations/Honors/Community Involvement/Activities (Optional)
These are optional sections you may include if you want to highlight certain of your
extracurricular activities you feel says something important about you, in relation to the type of
positions for which you are applying.
Trainings/Technical Skills & Certifications/Professional Memberships (Optional)
Place current, not expired, certificates, trainings or memberships you hold and are relevant toyour goal position such as, Fingerprint Clearance Card, Teaching, CPR, First Aid, or OSHA to
name a few.
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