Resume Writing Guide

Table of Contents

Resume Basics

Introduction

What are Employers looking for on a Résumé?

Common Résumé Writing Mistakes

The Three Basic Résumé Formats

Components of a Résumé

The Job Objective

The Summary Section

The Work History Section

Computer Skills

Power Verbs

Distributing Your Résumé Online

Sample Resumes (70 samples)

Section A. Recent College Graduates

Sample A-1: Licensed Practical Nurse

Sample A-2: Lab Researcher

Sample A-3: Electrical Engineer

Sample A-4: Telecommunications

Sample A-5: Software Developer

Sample A-6: Law Enforcement

Sample A-7: Communications

Section B. Information Technology

Sample B-1: Network Administrator

Sample B-2: Software Engineer

Sample B-3: Database Administrator

Sample B-4: Network Engineer

Sample B-5: Web Developer

Sample B-6: Systems Analyst

Sample B-7: Business Analyst

Sample B-8: Network Administrator

Sample B-9: Computer Technician

Sample B-10: Software Engineer

Sample B-11: Software Developer / Manager

Sample B-12: System Architect

Sample B-13: System Architect / Project Manager

Sample B-14: Chief Information Officer

Sample B-15: Telecommunications Engineer

Sample B-16: Corporate Software Engineer

Sample B-17: System Engineer

Section C. Accounting / Finance

Sample C-1: Accountant / Systems Analyst

Sample C-2: Staff Accountant / Network Administrator

Sample C-3: Entrepreneur / Financial Services

Sample C-4: Accountant

Sample C-5: CPA / Auditor

Sample C-6: Financial Consultant

Sample C-7: Loan Officer

Section D. Sales and Marketing

Sample D-1: Marketing Manager

Sample D-2: Sales Manager

Sample D-3: Marketing Executive

Sample D-4: Real Estate Broker

Sample D-5: Corporate Sales Executive

Sample D-6: Senior Sales Representative

Sample D-7: Call Center Manager

Sample D-8: Sales Manager (sample 2)

Sample D-9: Sales Manager (sample 3)

Section E. Manufacturing & Construction

Sample E-1: Safety Manager

Sample E-2: Operations Manager

Sample E-3: Construction Estimator / Manager

Sample E-4: Industrial Engineer

Sample E-5: Manager of Product Development

Sample E-6: Manufacturing / Production Manager

Sample E-7: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Sample E-8: Lab Test Technician

Sample E-9: Environmental Engineer

Section F. Management

Sample F-1: Business Manager

Sample F-2: Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner

Sample F-3: Restaurant Manager

Sample F-4: Human Resource Manager

Sample F-5: Emergency Management

Sample F-6: Transportation Security Supervisor

Sample F-7: Research Management

Sample F-8: Supply Chain Manager

Sample F-9: Hotel Service Manager

Sample F-10: Freight Company Manager

Sample F-11: Property Manager

Sample F-12: Transportation Supervisor

Section G. Office Administration / Support Services

Sample G-1: Office Manager

Sample G-2: Secretary / Clerk

Sample G-3: Administrative Assistant

Sample G-4: Executive Assistant

Sample G-5: Reservations Clerk

Section H. Specialty Resumes

Sample H-1: Career Changer

Sample H-2: Homemaker Entering the Workforce

Sample H-3: Federal Resume

Sample H-4: Leaving Military to Work in Private Sector

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