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Chronological Resume Sample-- School-to-Work Job Seeker

DEBRA JOB SEEKER
5555 Sidewinder Road
Somewhere, Arizona 55555
(555) 555-5555
SUMMARY
Highly motivated, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse. Proven ability to initiate appropriate
action, follow instructions and carry out tasks in an efficient manner. Proficient in patient care,
medical management, coordination and emergency room techniques. Team player with effective
interpersonal communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
EDUCATION
Certificate: Licensed Practical Nurse Program (GPA: 3.85/4.0)
Arizona Western Community College, Yuma, AZ
Internship: Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ
Injections
Infection Control Critical Care
Triage
Vital Signs
Catheter Care
Charting
Intake
Blood Draw
Acute Care
CPR
IV Therapy
Diploma: Yuma High School, Yuma, AZ
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Red Cross Yuma, AZ

200_

200_ - 200_

200_ - 200_

Assisted disabled patients with daily living activities by writing letters,

reading correspondence, feeding, pushing wheelchairs and shopping.

Neighborhood Involvement Program Wellton, AZ

200_ (3
months)

Provided emergency services to persons in crisis.

Assisted in providing information and services regarding food, shelter,
clothing and medical provisions.

Courage Center San Luis, MX

200_

200_ - 200_

Organized a block safety program for 26 households, which reduced

crime in the area by 15 percent.

MEMBERSHIPS
Elected Secretary: Cactus Officials

200_

Functional Resume Sample-- No Paid-Work Experience

JOE DOER
5555 Sidewinder Road
Somewhere, Arizona 55555
(555) 555-5555
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
Assembly, Janitorial, Maintenance or Construction Work
SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Industrious, reliable, highly-motivated and thorough

Ability to safely operate power machines, tools, saws, sanders and drills
Operate, repair and maintain mowers, snow blowers, buffers and trucks
Experience with household repairs, painting, siding and construction

RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Assembly

Received, sorted, bundled and placed recycling articles in correct containers

Assembled, cleaned and packaged toys for children on holidays
Repaired bicycles, motor bikes and garage doors
Assisted nursing home residents with making crafts and decorating rooms

Janitorial

Maintained all aspects of home, and made minor repairs to structures and equipment
Assisted friends and neighbors with lawn care, mowing, raking, shoveling, painting,
buffing, sanding, remodeling and cleaning
Helped residents repair and clean homes after a flood

Construction

Assisted in building or remodeling homes for low-income families

Sanded floors, walls and cupboards
Laid sheetrock, painted and stained woodwork, mixed cement and sided outside walls
Constructed emergency Mash Units and troop quarters
Drove and repaired trucks

VOLUNTEER WORK HISTORY

Goodwill Industries
Arizona Flood Victims Rescue
Habitat for Humanity
Sunshine Nursing Home

Yuma, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ

EDUCATION
Diploma: Yuma High School Yuma, AZ
Honorable Discharge: United States Army - Private E3 Classification

Combination Resume Sample-- No Paid-Work Experience

SHIRLEY I. QUALIFY
5555 Transferability Road
Somewhere, AZ 55555
(555) 555-5555
SUMMARY
Dependable General Office Worker with more than 10 years of transferable experience. Proven
clerical, customer service and communication skills in a variety of settings. Upbeat, positive
attitude with a history of producing quality results and satisfied customers. Computer literate.
SELECTED SKILLS
General Office

Organized and implemented group activities in an efficient manner

Scheduled appointments and assured timely arrival
Maintained accurate financial records, and paid all invoices on time
Answered phones and took accurate messages
Prepared reports and created documents using MS Word and WordPerfect
Located desired information using the Internet

Customer Service

Welcomed customers and visitors in a friendly and courteous manner

Provided customers/clients with desired information in a timely manner
Listened, calmed and assisted customers with concerns
Established friendly and lasting relationships

Communication

Utilized Internet email as an effective communication tool

Answered phones in a courteous and professional manner
Established rapport with diverse individuals and groups
Demonstrated ability to express ideas in a team environment and influence action

RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

General Office Volunteer
Elected Secretary
Event Coordinator
Group/Activities Leader
Family Manager

Salvation Army Yuma, AZ

Parent Teachers Association (YSD 1) Yuma, AZ
Neighborhood Involvement Program Yuma, AZ
Girl Scouts of America Yuma, AZ
Self-employed Yuma, AZ

EDUCATION
GED: YPIC Program Yuma, AZ

5 Years
5 Years
3 Years
4 Years
7 Years

Chronological Resume Worksheet

This is a general format. Actual content and layout will vary. Not all items are required or
necessary.
Name

Address

Phone (____)

Fax (____)

Email
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE (Optional)

SUMMARY (Optional-- can include on cover letter)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer, City, State

Job Title

Dates

Responsibilities/Accomplishments/Skills

Employer, City, State

Job Title

Responsibilities/Accomplishments/Skills

Dates

Employer, City, State

Job Title
Responsibilities/Accomplishments/Skills

EDUCATION

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

AWARDS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Dates

Functional Resume Worksheet

This is a general format. Actual content and layout will vary. Not all items are required or
necessary.
Name

Address

Fax (____)

Phone (____)

Email
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE (Optional)

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (Optional)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Occupational/Functional Category

Skills/Accomplishments/Responsibilities

Occupational/Functional Category

Skills/Accomplishments/Responsibilities

Occupational/Functional Category

Skills/Accomplishments/Responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer

Title

Dates

Employer

Title

Dates

Employer

Title

Dates

EDUCATION

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

AWARDS/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Combination Resume Worksheet

This is a general format. Actual content and layout will vary. Not all items are required or
necessary.
Name

Address

Phone (____)

Fax (____)

Email
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skill/Experience

Description

Skill/Experience

Description

Skill/Experience

Description

WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Employer

Job Title

Address/Phone

Dates of Employment

Name of Employer

Job Title

Address/Phone

Dates of Employment

Name of Employer

Job Title

Address/Phone

Dates of Employment

EDUCATION
School Name
City/State

Dates of Attendance (if recent)

Major(s)

Degree/Certificate Earned

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS

Resume Format Comparison Chart

Format

Characteristic

Chronological Presents
information in
reverse order,
most recent
experience
listed first
Offers concise
picture of you
as a potential
employee

Functional

Focuses on
specific
strengths and
skills important
to employers

Advantage
Easy to write
Emphasizes
steady
employment
record
Format is
familiar

Disadvantage

Use

Calls attention To emphasize

to employment past career
gaps
growth and
development
Skills are
difficult to spot When
continuing in
unless they're
the same career
listed in the
most recent job
When the name
of former
employer may
be significant
to prospective
employer

Brief and well- No detailed

structured
work history
Focus on skills, Content may
not history
appear to lack
depth
De-emphasizes
a spotty work
history

When entering
the job market
or when
reentering after
a long absence
When work
experience has
been varied or
unrelated

Don't Use If
There are gaps
in your work
history
Calling
attention to
your age could
be a problem
You've
changed jobs
often
You're entering
job market for
first time or
after a long
absence
You want to
emphasize
growth or
development
Responsibilities
and functions
in recent jobs
were limited

When changing
careers
When primarily
consulting or
doing freelance
work
Combination

All the
flexibility and
strength of the
functional and
chronological
combined

Shows off a
strong
employment
record with
upward
mobility
Showcases
relevant skills
and abilities
and supportive
employment
record
Emphasizes
transferable
skills

Work history is
often on the
second page
and employer
may not read
that far

When shorter
functional
format would
be too sketchy
To offer a
complete
picture of
abilities and
work history

Experience is
limited
There are wide
gaps in work
history

Variations (Format)
Format
Keyword

Characteristic
Allows for
focused
resumes that
target skills

Advantage

Disadvantage

Use

Don't Use If

Skills are listed

briefly and at
the beginning
of the resume

May be
redundant
information to
include
keywords at the
top of your
resume

For all
scannable
systems of job
screening

There is rarely
a time you
cannot use this
variation. It can
be used in
combination
with any or all
of the other
formats

Easy for
employer to
scan and find
skills

Targeted

For new
graduates or
those
Still an
reentering the
unfamiliar
work place or
format to many changing
employers
careers

Highly focused Brief and direct May focus too

document
tightly on one
aimed at a
particular job
Easy to read
particular job
Content may
A "capsule" of
appear sparse
work
experience

When job
target is
specific

You aren't
prepared to put
the effort into
writing an
When you need excellent
resume
separate
resumes for
different career
paths