This 2nd resume example in our series of resume examples is of a chronologial resume. While there is no one correct resume style, there are some general guidelines to follow to prepare a high quality resume. Plan to group information under category titles that employers will easily recognize, such as objective, work experience, and education. You can follow the chronological resume example below as a guide:

Chronological Resume Example:

JANICE BROWN
678 Rapid Falls Drive
River City, CA 91000
(312) 555-6210
e-mail: jbrown@xxxxxxxx.net

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1999 - Present Receptionist ABC Company, River City, California

Employed as the lead receptionist for an advertising firm.

* Greeted visitors
* Answered telephones
* Delivered messages
* Scheduled appointments
* Provided information about company services
* Prepared letters using Word Perfect

1997 - 1999 Clerk Typist Ace Automotive, River City, California

Employed in the billing office of an automotive repair shop.

* Answered telephones
* Typed forms
* Processed mail
* Maintained filing system

EDUCATION:

Washington Heights High School, River City, California. High School diploma with emphasis in business education.

Member: National Honor Society

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This 1st sample resume in our series of sample resumes is of a funtional resume. A functional resume focuses on skills, experience, and accomplishments. A functional resume works best for the following conditions:

* Your work history is not related to the job
* Your related experience is not your most recent job
* You have gaps in your work history
* You have not worked recently
* You are just entering the job market

In a functional resume you are advertising your specific qualifications, not the order in which you obtained them. Functional resumes let you emphasize volunteer or civic experience, training, or education.

The functional resume is not usually the favorite resume type among employers, as it is a little more difficult to read. The work history and career paths are not as clear. However, it is important to select the resume type that displays your special qualities to the best advantage.

The following sample resume is a Functional Resume:

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
8563 Ravenwood Drive
Cedar Pine, CA 92000 (441) 555-8724
e-mail: cjohnson@xxxxxxxx.net

OBJECTIVE: Position as a light truck or delivery driver for a company in need of a dependable employee with two years

driving experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Earned an outstanding accomplishment raise at Sharp Printing.
* Excel at maintaining good customer relationships.
* Possess a class two chauffeur’s California driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE:

Driver

* Delivered printed products to customers.
* Planned daily customer delivery routes.
* Transported grammar school children back and forth from daycare site to school.
* Delivered prepared meals to seniors.
* Excellent drivers license record.
* Conducted daily safety inspection and maintenance of vehicles.

Trustworthy

* Transported children safely to school on time without any traffic accidents.
* Collected payments when delivering products to customers.

Customer Service

* Maintained good relationships with route customers.
* Followed up on customer questions or complaints.

Dependable

* Developed a responsible reputation among customers.
* Delivered 95% of shipments on time with a low damage/return rate.
* Worked well under stressful situations such as short deadlines or driving in heavy traffic.
* Able to lift moderately heavy objects.

Employment History

2000 - Present Delivery Driver Sharp Printing, Cedar Pine, CA
1999 - 2000 Driver School Days Day Care, Cedar Pine, CA
1997 - 1998 Cashier Giant Sub Sandwiches, Cedar Pine, CA
Summer 1997 Driver (Volunteer) Senior Meals “Door to Door,” Cedar Pine, CA

Education & Training

Arlington High School
Community Driving School, Defensive Driving

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Want to know the secrets of resume writing? Read on to find out!

A resume is a brief, written summary of your skills and experience. It is an overview of who you are and a tool to present yourself to employers. The goal of resume writing is to gain a job interview. Good resume writing skills lead to employment!

Employers and personnel managers are very busy and tend to rapidly review resumes. Therefore, your resume writing must quickly catch the employer’s attention. Writing a brief, to the point description of your experience and skills can do this.

Tell the truth when resume writing. Write your resume to describe how your skills will meet the employer’s needs.

When applying for a job, read the job advertisement or announcement very carefully. Then customize your resume writing to

describe and match what the employer is looking for. It is helpful to describe your experience and skills by using some of the same words the employer used in the job advertisement.

The following are some tips to help you in your resume writing:

Preparing Resume Writing

Resume writing requires a little time and planning. However, it is well worth the effort. It is a good idea to begin by writing a master resume. Having an attractive resume on hand that stresses your strongest skills, better prepares you to attend job fairs and respond to a large number of jobs advertised in newspapers and on the Internet.

Get organized! Before beginning resume writing:

1. Gather information on your past employment: employer names and addresses, and dates of employment.
2. Gather information for personal references: names and addresses.
3. Research information on the employer.
4. Select a quiet area to gather your thoughts and begin working on your resume.
5. Decide what type of resume suits you best: chronological, functional, or automated.

Resume Writing Tips

1. Make your resume short (one page, if possible, two pages at most).
2. Use white or ivory paper.
3. Type your resume on a computer, when possible.
4. Use action words to describe your work skills.
5. Stress skills, knowledge, and abilities that fulfill the job requirements.
6. Be specific about accomplishments, but do not stretch the truth.
7. Provide information about career goals.
8. Make it attractive.
9. Emphasize most recent jobs.
10. Proofread it for grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.
11. If possible, have someone else check your resume for errors.
12. Save references and personal data for the interview.
13. Avoid date of birth.
14. Avoid salaries or the reason for leaving the last job.
15. Ask yourself “Would I interview this person?”
16. Keep your resume current.
17. Finally, prepare a cover letter to introduce your resume.

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