Resume Sample & Tips
Writing resumes can be difficult. It is even more difficult when you are making a resume in a different language. There are many ways to write and format a resume. This is just one example with some helpful tips to help you get started. In some industries, there may be a specific format required, so do your research and see if the type of job you are applying for requires adjustments or a special format.
Remember, resumes should usually be one to two pages long. It is important to know what to include and what to leave out. There are details often included or even necessary to put on resumes in some countries that should definitely not be included on resumes in North America. Do not include your age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or a photo, unless any of this information is requested in the job posting and relevant to the particular job you are applying for. There are exceptions to these rules. For instance, actors do include photos and other details about their appearance on their resumes. Once you finish writing your resume, don’t forget to check your spelling and grammar. Don’t just check for mistakes, but also check to make sure you keep the same tone and style of language throughout. Make sure you don’t have any sentences that suddenly sound informal in the middle of a professional resume.
If you are applying for a job in North America and you live in another part of the world, you will need to keep in mind that the USA and Canada use differently-sized paper than Europe and much of the rest of the world. The paper normally used in North America is called “Letter”-sized paper, which is 8.5”x11” (in inches). This is wider and shorter than the A4-sized paper generally used in Europe and much of the rest of the word. This means that if you use a word processor like Microsoft Word and leave the paper size set to the correct size for your country and it is printed in North America, the layout will be messed up! So make sure you set the correct paper size in your word processor to match the common paper size in the country you are sending your resume to. The attached document is set to North American “Letter” size.
Below you will find more tips about each part of the resume, and then a complete example of a basic resume for a low-level job. Do not copy the resume exactly. It is obvious to an employer when a resume is not your own. You will not get the job you want if you copy someone else’s resume.
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Resume Tips & Example
Writing resumes can be difficult. It is even
more difficult when you are making a resume in a different language. There are
many ways to write and format a resume. This is just one example with some
helpful tips to help you get started. In some industries, there may be a
specific format required, so do your research and see if the type of job you
are applying for requires adjustments or a special format.
Remember, resumes should usually be one to two
pages long. It is important to know what to include and what to leave out. There
are details often included or even necessary to put on resumes in some
countries that should definitely not
be included on resumes in North America. Do not include your age, religion,
marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or a photo, unless any
of this information is requested in the job posting and relevant to the
particular job you are applying for. There are exceptions to these rules. For
instance, actors do include photos and other details about their appearance on
their resumes. Once you finish writing your resume, don’t forget to check your
spelling and grammar. Don’t just check for mistakes, but also check to make
sure you keep the same tone and style of language throughout. Make sure you
don’t have any sentences that suddenly sound informal in the middle of a
professional resume.
If you are applying for a job in North America
and you live in another part of the world, you will need to keep in mind that
the USA and Canada use differently-sized paper than Europe and much of the rest
of the world. The paper normally used in North America is called “Letter”-sized
paper, which is 8.5”x11” (in inches). This is wider and shorter than the A4-sized
paper generally used in Europe and much of the rest of the word. This means
that if you use a word processor like Microsoft Word and leave the paper size
set to the correct size for your country and it is printed in North America,
the layout will be messed up! So make sure you set the correct paper size in
your word processor to match the common paper size in the country you are
sending your resume to. The attached document is set to North American “Letter”
size.
Below you will find more tips about each part
of the resume, and then a complete example of a basic resume for a low-level
job. Do not copy the resume exactly. It is obvious to an employer when a resume
is not your own. You will not get the job you want if you copy someone else’s
resume.
First
and Last Name
Address
(Optional)
Telephone
Number including country and area code
(DO NOT include photos, date of birth, marital
status, religion, age)
Certifications and Skills
This section is optional. It can also come at
the end of your resume. In this section, you can list languages you speak, certifications,
training and specific skills, for example:
§ Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
Education
Put your most recent diploma here or any
education relevant to the job. If you have a college diploma or university
degree, it is not necessary to include your high school.
Degree/diploma Start
Date – End Date
Specialization or Major
University name, City
(optional: highlights or awards)
Employment Experience
You do not need to include all your jobs.
Choose the most recent or relevant.
Most
recent job title Start Date – End Date
Company
name
City, State or Province, Country
§ Verb (Do not use a subject. Start with a verb in the
simple present tense for your current job or simple past tense for past jobs) +
what you did, your
accomplishments, or successes
§ Example: Presented the newest line of running shoes at
a recent trade show.
Next
most recent job title Start Date – End Date
Company name
City, State or Province, Country
§ Verb + what you did
§ Verb + what you did
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer experience is an optional section of a resume
Most
recent volunteer position Start Date – End Date
Company name
City, State or Province, Country
§ Verb + what you did
§ Verb + what you did
§ Verb + what you did
Emma
Depp-Dicaprio
(555) 555-5555
Certifications and Skills
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media
management
§ Completed training in Workplace Hazardous
Materials Information System
§ Class AZ Driver’s License
§ Standard First Aid + CPR
§ Advanced English and Advanced Korean (written,
spoken)
Education
Bachelor
of Science Sep 2006 –
June 2010
Chemistry
King’s University
Sydney, Australia
Employment Experience
STORE
CLERK April
2017 – Present
Best Value Store
Toronto, Canada
§ Enhanced customer experience by informing
customers on current promotions and won the Customer Service Award
§ Provided efficient cashier services during
busiest times of the year
§ Prepared business invoices and updated a
computerized database
§ Consistently handled guest complaints and
inquiries in a timely manner
GENERAL
LABOURER April
2014 – April 2015
ABC Self Storage
Moscow, Russia
§ Shoveled snow
on sidewalks and walkways of a large industrial lot
§ Operated a snow
blower and leaf blower
§ Salted
sidewalks and walkways to prevent ice build-up
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT Sep 2010 – Dec
2013
Bright Smile Dental Clinic
Miami, Florida, USA
§ Answered
telephone calls and scheduled appointments
§ Reorganized
patient charts to reduce filing time
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