Sample Resume

John F. Doe

99999 39th St. CITY, STATE ZIP 999.999.9999 [email protected] SUMMARY: Highly motivated and bright college student with years of experience working with people. Especially skilled in conflict resolution and communicates well. Long track record of honesty and hard work, and experience in sales and leadership with excellent organizational skills. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • • •

Grossed approximately $X.00 in sales revenue for previous employer in a three month period. Received Presidential Honors Commendation from University of ABC. Lead and managed 30 different people in the Philippines for the Peace Corps. EDUCATION:

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ABC University, CITY, STATE. Starting 01/22/2008. Studying Finance, anticipated graduation date is 05/2009. University of XYZ, CITY, STATE. 06/04/2005 – 12/20/2007. Studied Finance. Transferred to ABC University. ○ Has strong educational experience with financial statements, and small business development. EXPERIENCE:

Employment 01/2008 – Current

XYZ Bank, worked in collections…(brief description of responsibilities.) Collections Supervisor: (Name and Work #)

03/2007 – Current

Working on the start-up of own company…(brief description of responsibilities.)

05/2007-08/2007

ABC Sales CO…(brief description of responsibilities.) Regional Manager: (Name and Work #)

12/2004 – 05/2007

Joe’s Grocery, worked in Dairy…(brief description of responsibilities.) Dairy Manager: (Name and Work #)

04/1997 06/2002 Other Experience 11/2002 – 11/2004

ABC Nonprofit, worked…(brief description of responsibilities.) Former Board Member: (Name and Work #) Peace Corps.…(brief description of responsibilities.) Director: (Name and Work #)

References: Jane Doe – VP of…, (work phone number) Jane Smith – Director of…, (work phone number) John Smith – Associate Attorney at…, (work phone number) NOTES: YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN ANY EMPLOYEMENT GAPS WHICH HERE IS SHOWN DURING THE TWO YEAR PERIOD WITHT THE PEACE CORPS. ONLY USE WORK NUMBERS FOR REFERENCES, NOT PERSONAL NUMBERS. IN THE SUMMARYIT IS IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE YOUR STRENGTHS WHICH SHOULD BE ADAPTED TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR BUT BE SURE EVERY POINT THERE IS JUSTIFIABLE. IT DOESN’T HELP EMBELLISHING THE TRUTH.