Here is a simple resume format.
Your name
Street address, City, State Zip
Home phone, Cell phone
Email address
OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY
Stating an objective or a giving a summary at the beginning of the resume is common practice. Stating an objective or providing a summary is optional.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
(Most recent job first)
Company Name; company Location, From –to
Most recent title, Location, From – to
Use bullet format.
• List things you have accomplished. Do not waste space on your just giving a job description. List things that showed that you made a difference in the positions you held.
• Use facts—for example, exceeded assigned sales goal by 30%, reduced costs, promoted people, saved time, increased productivity, etc.
• Employers and recruiters search their databases for specific words, so list successes with specific industry words or functions. Include the real name of your product categories, product names, sales accounts, functions (e.g., Profit & Loss, Market Research or Software Names, New Product Development, Market Insights, Innovation), etc.
Next List Previous Titles at this company and again list successes and accomplishments in bullet format.
Then include Previous Companies going back in time from most recent.
EDUCATION
Normally, education goes at the bottom of the resume. People who have recently received an educational degree or credential that alters their employability might consider putting education at the top of the resume.
Other items that might go at the bottom of the resume are awards, extra skills, volunteer work, or perhaps some relevant college employment.
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