Résumé Development The School Board of Broward County

Dislocated Worker Support

What is the purpose of your résumé? 1. It is your sales and marketing tool

2. It is your initial introduction to process people and decision makers

3. It forces you to inventory your skills, background, education and accomplishments in a concise manner

4. It prepares you for your interview

5. It can assist your references in speaking out on your behalf

6. It is a reference tool to match job leads with your experience

7. It is the answer to why an employer should “hire you.”

Résumé Versions:

1. Presentation (Word Document or PDF) for the

interview, networking opportunities, etc.

2. ATS (Applicant Tracking Software) for uploading

and handing to employers for scanning

3. Text for online purposes (Employ Florida, Indeed,

CareerBuilders, Monster, etc.) applications

Résumé Content

• Contact Information: Include your LinkedIn, website and other social media addresses. (Just don’t overdo it)

• Job Title: Place the Job title at the top of the résumé, under your contact information

• Summary: Write a statement that answers the question: “Why should I hire you?”

• Employment History: Provide 10 years of work history (15 years

if relevant)

• Accomplishments: Quantify when possible in terms of “$, #, %” (Accomplishments are always written in the past tense … even in a current job)

• Key Words: Read job descriptions for your occupation and get the reoccurring key words and phrases in your résumé

• Abbreviations: Spell out abbreviations and acronyms (when first used)

• Proof Read: Check several times for spelling and grammatical errors. Then ask someone else to proof read your résumé

Layout/Format • Use ½-inch margins

• Balance white space around information • Use short sentences and paragraphs • Organize your résumé so it is easy to scan for

information and keep it to 1 or 2 pages • Do not over use caps, italics, underlines, bullets

and other formatting techniques • Do not use MS Word “Headers” or “Footers,”

graphs, tables, or graphics

Fonts

• Keep the font size to a minimum of 11 pts. and no larger than 18 pts

• Use fonts like: Arial, Calibri, Tahoma, or Verdana

• Stick with black type

Paper & Printing

• Use quality résumé paper and envelops (large)

• Use quality ink – no smudges or faint uneven

print

• Only use 8 1/2 x 11 paper

• Do not use card stock

• Do not staple or paper clip the pages of your

résumé

• Print only on one side of the sheet of paper

• Use light colors like white, ivory, cream, or neutral

Other Basic Tips

• Keep everything positive and upbeat

• Don’t lie on your résumé

• Do not include personal information

• Always include a cover letter unless you are

told “not to” by an employer

• Write the résumé avoiding the use of the

pronouns “I, me, or my” (e.g. “the first person)

• Tell your story but remember this is not your

autobiography

• Keep it short make every word impactful

Applicant Tracking Software Résumé Used for online, job fairs and interviews

Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) removes all formatting from the résumé and scans for specific recognized

KEYWORDS/SKILLS and KEY PHRASES

ATS sorts the content of your résumé into individual categories:

Contact Information / Work Experience / Skills / Education

ATS then sorts the employer’s list of desired keywords and skills that are matched against the results of the résumé to determine a candidate’s potential value

to the organization

Types of Résumés

• Chronological Résumé (Reverse Chronological)

• Functional Résumé

• Text Résumé

Reverse Chronological Résumé • Widely used format

• Logical flow

• Shows growth in skills and responsibility

• Shows promotions and titles

Best used by:

• Individuals with steady employment

• Individuals with experience that relates directly to the position applied for

Angela Snippet 7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024

(954) 555-1234

Angela.Snippet@email.com / www.linkedin/in/angelasnippet

Manufacturing Technician

A dynamic, team-spirited individual recognized for successfully integrating advanced technology to improve organizational growth and profitability. Over fourteen years experience in cGMP operations. Experienced in automation facility engineering and equipment maintenance. Well-versed in streamlining and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure customer needs are met and expectations exceeded.

CORE STRENGHTS

Technical Expertise

Production methods, Instructions development, Equipment understanding, Process

improvements, Operations expertise, Materials knowledge, Standard operation procedures,

Materials knowledge, Safety mindset, Customer service mindset, Attention to detail.

Organizational Leadership

Productivity & Efficiency Enhancement, Long and Short-Term Strategic Planning/Forecasting,

Personnel Training & Development, Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Management.

Angela Snippet Page 2

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The NATURE’S BOUNTY Co., Deerfield Beach, FL May 2008 – Apr. 2019

Manufacturing Technician II

Worked in a cross-functional team in a fast-paced cGMP environment. Collaborated

with external departments to ensure adherence to scheduled production activities.

Analyzed processes to streamline operations for optimization.

Tested feasibility and incorporated new procedures and technologies

Worked in process development to transfer a new purification process into the

commercial facility

Provided technical training and development to new team members

Formulated plans for optimizing procedures to maximize resources and

performance

Created a maintenance schedule for new manufacturing equipment that was

in line with the manufacturer’s recommendation

Observed production processes and recommended improvements for

efficiency

Angela Snippet Page 2

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIZEMANN INCORPORATED, Boca Raton, FL Jul. 2004 – Mar. 2008

Manufacturing Technician I

Responsible for gathering manufacturing metrics and submitting detail reports to

management each week. Assisted management in evaluating and revamping

processes. Consulted with customers on requirements before making changes.

Provided customer training to client employees for G/L, A/P, A/R, inventory,

purchasing and order management

Assisted management in evaluating and revamping processes

Designed new production methods for products to reduce costs

Reviewed and updated computer database software

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL OXEGEN CORPORATION, Tampa, FL Manufacturing Intern

EDUCATION

Emory University, Atlanta, GA Associate of Science: Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Functional Résumé • Emphasizes skills rather than employment

• Organizes a variety of skill sets

• Deemphasizes employment history

Best used when:

• Making a career change

• No previous employment

• Same or similar skills used with various employers

• Individuals who have developed skills from other than documented employment

Juan Gonzalez 4941 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, Florida 33063

(954) 555-6666 Juan_Gonzalez@gmail.com / www.linkedin.com/in/JuanGonzalez

Sales Manager

Accomplished and results oriented professional with over ten years of sales management experience. Proven ability to lead and direct successful sales-oriented businesses. Adept at motivating commissioned employees. Industry known for dramatic increases in sales and revenue.

Marketing Effective Presentations Strategic Planning Quality Control Project Completion Process Improvement Budgeting Operations Management Proposal Preparation

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Sales and New Business Development • Recognized within the top 10 Branches for sales performance within a

regional system of 250+ branches • Exceeded goals by an average of 115% for four consecutive quarters • Produced net revenue of $70k and growing to $180k within five years • Project managed construction processes with budgets between $150k - $450k

Juan Gonzalez (954) 555-1212 Juan_Gonzalez@gmail.com Page 2

Operations • Managed annual budgets of over $52 Million and payroll over $4.5 Million • Major strengths were loan and deposit growth ranging from $80 Million -

$120 Million in deposit portfolios • Hired and directed business partners, sub contractors and vendors for 14

different residential construction projects, managing staff and resources to project completion

• Managed $80 Million deposit portfolio and lending authority up to $250k

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Owner/Operator, Gonzalez Real Estate Investments Feb. 2007 – Dec. 2018 Branch Management, Fleet Bank Apr. 2002 – Jan. 2007

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS M.B.A. - Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH B.A. Psychology - University System of New Hampshire, Plymouth, NH

Text Résumé

Used for ONLINE applications only

Jane Doe Address, City, State, Zip

(954) 555 - 5555

email@hotmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe

Certified Public Accountant

Senior-level Accounting Professional with excellent qualifications in accounting, billing,

customer service and financial reporting. Highly developed skills in analyzing and interpreting

data and problem solving.

• Advantage, Microsoft Word, J.D. Edward, Excel, ATB, Great Plains and ATS

• Certified Public Accountant Florida and Michigan

Core Strengths

• Internal Controls Implementation • General Ledger Maintenance

• Forensic Accounting • Budgeting and Forecasting

Career Highlights

• Supervised A/R and Revenues unit, monthly invoicing 55,000 customers

• Developed and controlled a $2M budget

• Designed and implemented accounting policies and control procedures which reduced

bookkeeping and audit costs by 30%.

Experience

Accountant IV – Bricke Services, Pompano Beach FL Dec. 2013 - Present

Accountant Manager – Southeast Center, Detroit, MI Jan. 2007 - Oct. 2013

Education

Post Degree Course Work, FAU, Boca Raton, FL Currently Enrolled

B.S. Management Science, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI June 2005

Jane Doe

Address, City, State, Zip

(954) 555 - 5555

Certified Public Accountant

Senior-level Accounting Professional with excellent qualifications in

accounting, billing, customer service and financial reporting. Highly

developed skills in analyzing and interpreting data, and problem solving.

Advantage, Microsoft Word, J.D. Edward, Excel, ATB, Great Plains and ATS

Certified Public Accountant Florida and Michigan

Core Strengths

Internal Controls Implementation General Ledger Maintenance

Forensic Accounting Budgeting and Forecasting

Career Highlights

Supervised A/R and Revenues unit, monthly invoicing of 55,000 customers

Developed and controlled a $2M budget

Designed and implemented accounting policies and control procedures, reduced

bookkeeping and audit costs by 30%

Experience

Accountant IV – Bricke Services, Pompano Beach FL Dec. 2013 - Present

Accountant Manager – Southeast Center, Detroit, MI Jan. 2007 – Oct. 2013

Education

Post Degree Course Work, FAU, Boca Raton, FL Currently Enrolled

B.S. Management Science, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI June 2005

www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe email@hotmail.com

Features of a “Text-Only” Résumé

Don’t use your “text only” résumé in place of your “presentation” résumé. Use your “presentation” résumé for interviews, attaching résumés to emails, and mailing résumés via the US Post Office.

Note: On-line résumés are different than attaching résumés to emails.

What you should be aware of in a “Text-Only” résumé:

The entire document is “Left Aligned”

The Font Type used is “Courier New”

Letters in “BOLD” are un-bolded

”Lines in the document are removed (including “hyperlinks”)

BULLETS are represented by “ASTERISKS” ()

Converting a MS Word résumé (.docx) to a Text résumé (.txt):

Open up the MS Word résumé and click on “File,” then on “Save As,” and then from the Drop Down Menu CLICK on “Plain Text (.txt).”

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