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Fundamentals
of a Good Chronological Resume
You probably have about 30 seconds to convince a potential
employer that you deserve an interview. A resume summarizes
your accomplishments, your education, and your work experience,
and should reflect your strengths.
What follows is an outline of a typical chronological
resume -- best suited for entry-level job-seekers or those
who have stayed in the same field.
Here are the key components of a standard chronological
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Identification |
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| It is essential that a potential employer
can reach you. This section should include your name,
address, phone number(s), and e-mail address. |
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Job
Objective |
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A job objective is optional and should
only be included for new college grads and those changing
careers. Otherwise, use your cover letter to show your
career interests and job objective.
If you do use an objective, make sure your objective explains
the kind of work you want to do, and keep it between two
to four typed lines. |
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Key
Accomplishments |
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Some resume experts are suggesting adding
a section that highlights your key accomplishments and
achievements. Think of this section as an executive summary
of your resume; identify key accomplishments that will
grab the attention of an employer.
This section should summarize (using nouns as keywords
and descriptors) your major accomplishments and qualifications.
This section can also be labeled "Professional Profile,"
"Summary of Accomplishments," "Key Skills,"
"Summary of Qualifications," or "Qualifications." |
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Professional
Experience |
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This section can also be labeled "Experience,
"Work History," or "Employment." We
like using experience -- because experience is broader
than work history, allowing you to include endeavors that
showcase your skills and abilities.
This section should include company name, your job title,
dates of employment, and major accomplishments. List experiences
in reverse chronological order, starting with your most
current experience.
List your accomplishments in bullet format (rather than
paragraph format). Avoid discussing job duties or responsibilities.
If you don't have a lot of career-related job experience,
consider using transferable skills to better highlight
your work experience. Finally, make sure to make use of
action verbs when describing accomplishments. |
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Education |
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| This section should include school(s) attended
(including years of attendance), majors/minors, degrees,
and honors and awards received. |
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Affiliations/Interests |
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| This section is optional; include only
if you have room on your resume for it. Items from this
section are often used as an ice-breaker by interviewers
looking to start an interview on an informal basis. |
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References |
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| Many experts say this section is passe,
but if you have room, include it. If nothing else, this
section signals the end of your resume. This section should
only include a statement saying references are available
upon request. Do not include the names of your references
on your resume. |
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