This is something new I am trying. I've designed a professional form for resumes that you can use. It is supposed to be a resume form that you can fill out and print. The print option is at the bottom of the page and will only print what is visible within each box.
PLEASE NOTE: This does not create a resume for you. This document cannot be saved. Once your start filling out the form, you need to complete it and print it. This is only a training tool.
What it does do is make you think. It makes you see and realize the amount of information a person needs in order to write a resume.
Without a firm foundation of what you know and what you can do, how will you write your resume?
This professional form helps you build the foundation from which any type of resume can be written. It's like taking notes. You may want to give it a try. It should give you a good understanding of what you have to offer an employer.
If you need to refresh your memory with the different types of resumes and the information that goes into them, then click here
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Complete each section as necessary.
Name
Address
City/State/Zip Code
Phone (with area code)
E-Mail
Occupation (What Industry/Career will this resume target?)
Career Objective
Career Summary
Background Highlights
List of Accomplishments
Employment History
Please fill in the name of the employer, your job title, the dates you worked (MM/YYYY) and a brief description of your role and responsibilities.
Work Experience #1
Employer:
City/State:
Job Title:
From:To:
Description of Duties and Special Achievements
Work Experience #2
Employer:
City/State:
Job Title:
From:To:
Description of Duties and Special Achievements
Work Experience #3
Employer:
City/State:
Job Title:
From:To:
Description of Duties and Special Achievements
Work Experience #4
Employer:
City/State:
Job Title:
From:To:
Description of Duties and Special Achievements
Work Experience #5
Employer:
City/State:
Job Title:
From:To:
Description of Duties and Special Achievements
Work Experience #6
Employer:
City/State:
Job Title:
From:To:
Description of Duties and Special Achievements
Education
Fill in the name of the college, your degree (BA,BS,MBA,etc.), your major, the dates (MM/YYYY) and any awards, achievements, etc.
College #1:
City/State:
Degree:
Major:
From:To:
Special Achievements, Awards, Sorority or Fraternity
College #2:
City/State:
Degree:
Major:
From:To:
Special Achievements, Awards, Sorority or Fraternity
Special Achievements, Awards, Sorority or Fraternity
Career Development (Courses taken or in progress)
Licenses/Certifications
Affiliations/Professional Memberships
List All Skills (computer, workplace, language, training, etc.)
I hope you have found this professional form useful. I do think it gives people a better understanding of what goes into writing a resume.
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