Writing a Resume

What is a Resume?

A written compilation of
someone’s skills, experience,
and educational background.
 5 sections of a Resume?

1. Contact Information
2. Career Profile
3. Employment History
4. Educational Background
5. Other Skills, Non-Work Experience, and References
 1. Contact Information
[FIRST NAME] [LAST-NAME]
[Permanent Address]
[Phone number]
[E-mail]

Things to consider:
• Name should be written in a large bold font
• Use a permanent address that can reliably receive mail.
• Use an appropriate personal e-mail address (first and last name)
(example: alyannaquerimit@gmail.com)
 2. Career Profile
CAREER PROFILE
• Caring, compassionate Registered Nurse with seven years experience in
private practice, hospital, and hospice environments
• Experienced Charge Nurse for cardiac and oncology floors for major
teaching hospital
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing
appropriate intervention
• Effective trainer and educator for both peers and patients

Things to Consider:
• Information is presented in organized “bite-sized” chunks.
• Each bullet point describes a different skill or experience
• Uses focused keywords to describe roles, experience and skills
 3. Employment History
WORK HISTORY: Previous/Current Employer Names Dates
worked (optional)
Locations
Job Titles
Responsibilities, skills gained, achievements

Things to Consider:
• List jobs in reverse chronological order (most recent job first)
• Include measurable accomplishments
4. Educational Background

School Name, Location

Degree Earned, Major, Graduation Date
Honors, Accomplishments, Relevant Coursework
(optional)
 5. Other Skills, Non-Work
Experience, References
Other Skills
• Languages (level of fluency)
• Computer and other technical skills (typing speed, Microsoft Office,
Operating Systems, industry-specific software, computer languages)
• Professional associations

Non-Work Experience
• Volunteer service
• Way to demonstrate skills not listed in work experience
Different Types of Resume
 Three major types of resume:

1. Chronological
2. Functional
3. Combination
 1. Chronological
 Lists work history in reverse
chronological order
 Most commonly used
format
 Ideally includes two-three
previous jobs, not more
than 15 years of work
experience
 2. Functional

 Focuses on the skills and

experience
 Ideal for those who don’t
have lots of work experience
related to the job they’re
applying for
 3. Combination
 Lists the skills and
qualifications first then
employment history

 A good way to answer

questions about career
changes, employment gaps,
and potential red flags
 Performance Task/Examination
 Write a combination resume for your partner.
It must contain the five components:
1. Contact Information with 1x1 picture
2. Career Profile (3 bullets)
3. Employment History (3 jobs)
4. Educational Background (2 components)
5. Other Skills and Non-Work experience (3 bullets)
Format: Arial 12 and 14 (Name), narrow margins, 1.5 spacing