Resume Worksheet
***This form can be downloaded to be filled out using Microsoft Word.***
The information you enter here will be used to create your resume. It is imperative that all information is complete and correct. If you are unsure whether to include something, include it. As we build your resume, we will omit items if needed. We will restate and rewrite to make statements clear and concise. Remember, this is a worksheet. Include everything and anything that you think could be of interest to a potential employer.
As you fill out this form, add lines where needed. If you have had more jobs than there is room for here, add the lines and type in all the information. We will work together to make this a resume that will look appealing as well as include all the necessary information to attract the attention of your potential employer.
Personal and Contact Information
Name: _____________________(Use your full name as you wish it to appear on your resume.)
Phone: ( ) _____ - ______Use the phone number at which you can receive job related calls
Address: _______________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: _______Zip: ______
E-mail address: _____________________
Objective: (What specific type job are you seeking? Give a general
statement about you and your
major objective in the job search.)
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Work Experience
List your current or most recent job first. Then list next most recent job(s).
Employer (company name) _______________________________________
City, State: ____________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________ End date (or present)_____________
Job Title: ______________________________________________________
Description of job and your accomplishments: (It is best to list accomplishments. What results did you achieve? How did your work performance stand out? Make sure your major job duties are clear even though the accomplishments are most important here. Include details. We will edit and clarify where needed in the resume writing process.)
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Next most recent job:
Employer (company name) _______________________________________
City, State: ____________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________ End date ______________________
Job Title: ______________________________________________________
Description of job and your accomplishments: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Next most recent job:
Employer (company name) _______________________________________
City, State: ____________________________________________________
Start date: ______________________ End date ______________________
Job Title: ______________________________________________________
Description of job and your accomplishments: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Add as many of the job description blocks as you need. Remember to include all work experience. We will condense information later as the resume is built.
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Awards, Honors and Achievements
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Education
High School (This is only necessary if you have not completed college.):
____________________________ City and State: __________________
Year Graduated: _____
List any academic honors or special achievements__________________
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College: ____________________________________________________
City, State: __________________________________________________
Degree: ______________ Major: _________________
Year Graduated: ____________
Include your GPA or Class Rank only if you feel that it will help in your job search.
Academic honors or special achievements____________________________
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Post-Graduate College or University:_______________________________
City, State: __________________________________________________
Degree: ______________ Major: _________________________________
Year Graduated: ____________
Academic honors or special achievements__________________________
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Other Job Skills: (This should include computer systems, software, technical skills, secretarial skills, machinery skills, licenses, etc.)
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Other Training:
In-service training classes or seminars. On the job training sessions. Professional seminars.
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Personal Information:
This would include professional organizations or clubs. Include these even if you think they may not be job related. We can always omit them later if we find they are not applicable. (For example: Having achieved "Eagle Scout" can be very impressive on a resume even if it does not relate to a job being sought.)
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Any other skills or attributes you think might be pertinent.
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END OF RESUME WORKSHEET
