Let’s Build a Resume!
The Four Basic Types
There are four types of resumes: The Chronological Resume The Functional Resume The Combination Resume The Targeted Resume
Before building our resume, let’s learn something about all four resumes, and you decide which one is best for you.
The Chronological Resume
This kind of resume is the one we are probably most familiar with. In the ‘Employment’ section of this resume, our jobs are listed in order by time, with our most recent job listed first, and our oldest job listed last. Click the next page button below to see an example.
(A Chronological Resume)
Christina A. Adelo
7123 Johnston Avenue Flagstaff, AZ. 86004 (928) 555-5555
Experience
Manager, Rue 21 Flagstaff, AZ. 86001 April 2001-February 2005 Opened new specialty clothing store• Placed orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products• Managed payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintained clientele book and records• Integrated new register functions• Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items. Sales Associate, Nordstrom - Collectors and Couture Departments July 1999-April 2001 Merchandised designer women's wear• Set-up trunk shows and attended clinics for new incoming fashion lines• Worked with tailors and seamstresses for fittings• Scheduled private shopping appointments with high-end customers Bartender, Jigg's Corner February 1997-July 1999 Provided customer service in fast-paced bar atmosphere• Maintained and restocked inventory• Administrative responsibilities included processing hour and tip information for payroll and closing register.
Education
Ramapo College, Program in Clothing Design; Arlington, Virginia
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet
The Functional Resume
This second type of resume highlights our skills as a worker more than our work history. What we know and what we can do, or our skills, come first on the resume. Work history dates are not as important with this type of resume. In addition to our skills, we can show our qualifications and our accomplishments.
(A Functional Resume) Christina A. Adelo 7123 Johnston Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ. 86004 (928) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a company, where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, quality assurance, customer service and successful merchandising experience in the clothing industry.
EXPERIENCE
Opened new specialty clothing store• Placed orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products• Managed payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintained clientele book and records• Integrated new register functions• Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Excellent communication skills. Competent; a strong team player; attention to detail. Extensive Computer experience and Internet literate. Artistic abilities in the Visual and Design Arts. Extensive office experience in completing accounting and merchandising tasks.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided daily operational review/quality control of new clothing store product lines. Designed and implemented organization plans in the setting up of a new specialty clothing store. Managerial Experience .
Education
Ramapo College, Program in Clothing Design; Arlington, Virginia
The Combination Resume
We can also put together a resume that is a combination of the chronological and functional resumes. Here we have a listing of our skills, knowledge, qualifications and accomplishments, or a ‘summary of our experience’. This resume shows a summary of what we know and what we can do, and our work history shows how we put our skills to work!
(A Combination Resume) Christina A. Adelo 7123 Johnston Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ. 86004 (928) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a company, where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, quality assurance, customer service and successful merchandising experience in the clothing industry.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Excellent communication skills. Competent; a strong team player; attention to detail. Extensive Computer experience and Internet literate. Artistic abilities in the Visual and Design Arts. Extensive office experience in completing accounting and merchandising tasks.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided daily operational review/quality control of new clothing store product lines. Designed and implemented organization plans in the setting up of a new specialty clothing store. Managerial Experience .
Work History
Manager, Rue 21; Flagstaff, AZ. April 2001-February 2005 Sales Associate, Nordstrom; Flagstaff, AZ. July 1999-April 2001 Bartender, Jigg's Corne February 1997-July 1999
Education
Ramapo College, Program in Clothing Design; Arlington, Virginia
Finally, we have the Targeted Resume. With this resume, your ‘Objective’ section shows that you are applying for a certain type of job. Then, the ‘Relevant Skills and Experience’ section shows how your skills meet the requirements of that job. Your Work History lists your jobs that match the specific position, or ‘Objective’, you’re applying for.
(A Targeted Resume) Christina A. Adelo 7123 Johnston Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ. 86004 (928) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE: To find a position as the General Manager of a Clothing Department Store. RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Excellent communication skills. Competent; a strong team player; attention to detail. Extensive Computer experience and Internet literate. Artistic abilities in the Visual and Design Arts. Extensive office experience in completing accounting and merchandising tasks. Opened new specialty clothing store• Placed orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products• Managed payroll, scheduling, reports, email, inventory, and maintained clientele book and records• Integrated new register functions• Extensive work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Manager, Rue 21; Flagstaff, AZ. April 2001-February 2005 Sales Associate, Nordstrom; Flagstaff, AZ. July 1999-April 2001
EDUCATION:
Ramapo College, Program in Clothing Design; Arlington, Virginia
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Now that you’ve seen the four types of resumes, it’s time to choose one. Click the forward button below to choose the resume template you want. Fill it out to produce your resume, and then print! If you need to remind yourself what the four types of resumes were, keep clicking the back buttons below to view them again.
Oh yes, but first, before you fill out your resume template, click the forward button below to review the six tips for writing an effective resume. Then, look at a list of ‘action words’ that you can use to better describe what you have done in the work place.
Six Tips for Effective Resume Writing
• • Pay attention to detail—Don't cut corners. Take the time to make sure the correspondence and information sent is correct and error-free. Do the basics—Proofread for spelling, grammar, and tone, and make sure you have followed the instructions of the employer.
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Construct an effective resume—Organize your information in a logical fashion and keep descriptions clear and to the point. Also, use a simple, easy-to-read font.
Make it easy for the hiring manager—Use your name and the word "resume" in your resume header so it's easy to identify. If the employer asks for information—such as references or writing samples—provide it.
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Focus on what you bring to the employer, not what you want from the job—This is an opportunity for you to market yourself and stand out from the other candidates. What can you do to help the company?
Be professional—You won't be taken seriously if you don't have e-mail or a voice mail/answering machine. If you don't have e-mail, set up a free account through Yahoo! and Hotmail. Provide the recruiter with a cell phone number if your voice mail/answering machine doesn't pick up when you are online. Also, it's a good idea to ditch the cute email address or voice mail/answering machine messages in favor of something that sounds professional.
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Use action words to describe your experience and accomplishments. Here are some action words to use:
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Ok, it’s finally time for you to fill out your resume template. Click the forward button below, which will take you to four more buttons, each representing a different resume template. Choose the one you want. You can erase words on the template and replace the fields with the information you want on your resume. Then, print it out for a completed resume you can send out to employers today!
After clicking the button you want below, replace the fields on the template with your own information. From the template, you can get back to this PowerPoint slide, by clicking File ‘Close’ and then File ‘Exit’.
Chronological Resume Template Functional Resume Template Combination Resume Template Targeted Resume Template
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