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Before you send or upload a resume to apply for a job, it's important to proofread it so it's perfect. A typo or grammatical error can cost you a job interview.

How to Proofread Effectively

There are a few effective strategies you can use while proofreading. Your first step should be to read your resume slowly from the beginning to check for spelling and grammatical errors. Then, run spell check on your computer and repeat this step (note that spell check is not always 100% accurate and won't identify words like homonyms which are spelled correctly but misused in your text (such as "there"/"their"/"they're").

Finally, read the resume backwards, sentence by sentence. This is a very useful proofreading technique since it forces you to slow down and pay close attention to each phrase and sentence.

Resume Proofreading Checklist

Review this list of common resume mistakes to make sure that your resume is well-written and error free.

Spelling Mistakes

Don't use words with which you aren't familiar.

Use a dictionary as you write.

Perform a spell check on your finished resume.

Carefully read every word in your resume. If you write "from" instead of "form," your spell check will be unable to detect your mistake.

Have a friend or two proofread your resume for you.

Punctuation Mistakes

Check for periods at the end of all full sentences.

Be consistent in your use of punctuation.

Always put periods and commas within quotation marks (i.e., Won awards including the "John H. Malcom Memorial Service Award.").

Avoid using exclamation points.

Try to avoid using comma splices (where two complete sentences are connected with a comma).

Grammatical Mistakes

Do not switch tenses within the sections of your resume - be sure they are consistent for each job you list. The duties you perform in your current job should be in present tense (i.e., write reports), but the ones you may have performed at all previous jobs should be presented in the past tense (i.e., wrote reports).

Capitalize all proper nouns.

When expressing numbers, write out all numbers between one and nine (i.e., one, five, seven), but use numerals for all numbers 10 and above (i.e., 10, 25, 108).

If you begin a sentence with a numeral, spell out that numeral (i.e., Eleven service awards won while employed.).

Make sure your date formats are consistent (i.e., 11/22/17 or November 22, 2017, or 11.22.17. Choose one and stick with it.).

Check for Word Usage

Be on the lookout for the following easily confused words:
accept (to receive)
except (to exclude)
all right (correct)
alright (this is not a word)
affect (a verb: to bring about change)
effect (a noun: result)
personal (private)
personnel (staff members)
role (a character assigned or a function)
roll (to revolve).

Use action words (i.e., wrote reports, increased revenues, directed staff).

Check Dates, Contact Information, Abbreviation, and Spacing

Check dates of all prior employment.

Check your address and phone number - are they still current and correct?

Check the number of spaces separating your categories: are they consistent?

Check abbreviation of state names. All state abbreviations are two letters - no periods. For example, New York is abbreviated NY, California is CA, and Florida is FL. Look up other state abbreviations.

Resume Design Is Important

Don't overcrowd your resume; allow for plenty of white space.

Keep the number of fonts you use to a minimum -- two at the most.

Use a conservative font that is easy to read, like Times New Roman or Verdana. Do not justify the lines of type on your resume. Allow the right side of the page to "rag."

Do not overuse capitalization, italics, underlines, or other emphasizing features.

Make sure your name, address, phone number, and email address appear on your resume and all correspondence, preferably at the top of the page.

For a paper resume, print your resume on white or cream paper using a good-quality printer. Print on one side of the paper only.

What To Omit From a Resume

Omit salary history.

Omit sex, age, race, marital status, or other similar personal information.

The smallest typo on your resume, cover letter, or other application materials can prevent you from getting a job interview, since employers may conclude that you lack attention to detail and are content to present sloppy work.

These additional proofreading tips will help you make sure your documents are perfect.

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Tips for Editing and Proofreading Your Resume

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Before you send or upload a resume to apply for a job, it's important to proofread it so it's perfect. A typo or grammatical error can cost you a job interview. There are a few effective strategies you can use while proofreading.

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How to Match Your Qualifications to a Job

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How to Match Your Qualifications to a Job

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Employers will usually only spend a few seconds deciding if you are a good enough fit for a job to warrant a more thorough review of your resume and cover letter, so you need to make sure that it is immediately obvious that you have many of the skills, experiences and qualities that they value most highly.

Tips for Matching Your Qualifications to a Job

It's also important to focus on your most relevant skills and strengths when writing resumes and cover letters, and when interviewing.

The closer your match to the position, the better your chances of job search success.

Analyze the Job Listing

Job postings are typically broken out into several sections. Expect to see information about the company, details on the desired qualifications of applicants and a description of the responsibilities involved in the role. Some are brief, while others include more details about the job and the company.

Take the time to review the job posting, so you are familiar with what the employer wants. Here's how to decode a job advertisement, so you can decide whether to apply and start work on your resume and cover letter.

Make a List

If the job is a good match, the next step is to make a connection between your skills and the employer's requirements is to create a list of the preferred qualifications for the ideal candidate for your target job. If a job advertisement is well written and detailed, you might be able to assemble much of your list right from the ad.

Extract any of the keywords describing skills, qualities or experiences which the employer has listed as required or preferred. Also review the job duties and make some assumptions about the qualifications needed to carry out those duties.

For example, if the ad mentions that you would organize fundraising events for potential donors, you can assume that event planning skills would be highly valued and should be added to your list.

Get More Information

Sometimes ads for jobs are very short and don't reveal much about the employer's expectations. Try looking on the company's website, since there might be a longer description in the human resources section of their site than in the ad you saw.

Another strategy is to search job sites like Indeed.com by the same job title to get a sense of what other employers are looking for in candidates. Also search Google to see descriptions of similar jobs. For example, if you are applying for a credit analyst position, try searching by the phrase "credit analyst job description." Here's how to use Advanced Search Options to find job information.

Need Skills to Include?

When you're not sure about what skills or qualities to include, check this list of skills for resumes, cover letters, and interviews. It includes lists of general skills most wanted by employers, plus skills for a variety of occupations. Include the most relevant skills in your resume and cover letter.

Ask for Advice

If you are really motivated to land a particular job, interview professionals in the field and ask them what it takes to excel in their job. Reach out to college alumni through your college's career and/or alumni office, LinkedIn contacts, and family friends to generate a list of contacts for these consultations.

Make a Match

Once you have assembled a detailed list of the qualifications for your target job, review each item on the list and try to think of how you might prove that you possess that asset. Write a sentence about as many of the qualifications as possible detailing how you used that skill or exhibited that quality in a work, volunteer, academic or co-curricular role.

Whenever possible, point to any positive results or recognition you received while applying the skill. For example, if a job requires strong writing skills, you might say "While working as a campaign intern, I wrote press releases about the candidate's platform which resulted in two articles in the local media."

Prioritize Your Qualifications in Your Cover Letter

Prioritize the sentences about your qualifications and incorporate the hardest hitting statements into your cover letter.

Compose a thesis statement for the beginning of your cover letter which references 2 - 4 assets which make you an excellent fit for the job.

For example, for a bank teller job, you might say "my strong mathematics skills, customer service orientation, attentiveness to detail and ability to work with precision make this job an excellent fit for me." In subsequent paragraphs, you should provide examples of how and where you applied those skills.

Review Your Resume

Review your existing resume and make sure that you have incorporated as many statements about the preferred qualifications for the job as possible. List the highest priority phrases at the beginning of your descriptions to get the most attention.

If you have a couple of jobs which are more qualifying than others, you might develop a lead category towards the top of your resume like "Related Experience" (if they are not your most recent jobs).

Include Headlines

Some candidates will have clusters of experiences which correspond to key qualifications. Take the example where writing and event planning are highly qualifying for a particular job.

If a candidate has experiences which fit those categories, then they might have headings like "Writing Experience" and "Event Planning Experience" and place the related experiences in those sections of the resume. Relevant headings will draw the employer's attention to key qualifications at a glance.

During Job Interviews

Prior to interviewing, review the list of qualifications you created when working on your job application. Be prepared to discuss the specific skills and assets you have during job interviews. You can also reiterate what qualifies you to be selected in your job interview thank you notes.

Related Articles: How to Decide if a Job is a Good Fit | What is Candidate Fit? | How to Use Advanced Search Options to Find Jobs That Are the Best Match

Read More: Resume Examples | How to Create a Professional Resume | Cover Letter Examples

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Employers will usually only spend a few seconds deciding if you are a good enough fit for a job to warrant a more thorough review of your resume and cover letter, so you need to make sure that it is immediately obvious that you have many of the skills, experiences and qualities that they value most highly.

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Keywords are words that relate to particular requirements for a job. They are skills, abilities, credentials, and qualities that a hiring manager looks for in a candidate.

When a hiring manager looks through a pile of resumes, he or she scans each resume to find these keywords. Many companies even use applicant tracking systems (ATS), also known as talent management systems, to screen candidates for job openings.

One way an ATS works is to eliminate resumes that are missing certain keywords. If the software or the hiring manager does not detect any of the keywords in your resume or cover letter, your application might get thrown out. By embedding keywords in your resume or cover letter, you will demonstrate, at a glance, that you fit the requirements of the position.

Read below for more information on types of keywords, finding keywords, and using keywords in your resume. Also see below for lists of keywords.

Types of Keywords

Your resume keywords should include specific job requirements, including your skills, competencies, relevant credentials, and previous positions and employers. Essentially, keywords should be words that, at a glance, will show the hiring manager that you are a good fit for the job.

For example, based on experience, a candidate for an employee benefits management position might use the following resume keywords: employee benefit plans, CEBS, health care benefits, benefit policy, and FMLA.

A customer service representative could include: customer service, customer tracking system, computer skills, and order entry experience.

Tips for Finding Keywords

To find keywords to use, take a look at job postings similar to the positions you are looking for. Search for job listings that match your background and experience.

Look for words that you see in multiple job listings. These buzzwords will often be in specific sections of the job listing, such as "qualifications" and "responsibilities." Then, incorporate those keywords into your resume.

You might also check out the company website for possible keywords. For example, to demonstrate that you are a good fit for the company, use keywords that the company uses to describe itself. You might find this language on the company's "About Us" web page, or in the job listing itself. For example, if the company identifies itself as "creative," one keyword you might incorporate into your resume is "creative" or "creativity."

You can also look online for lists of keywords. Check this list of action verbs you can use to describe certain skills.

There are also certain skills and qualities that almost every employer looks for in a candidate. Check out this list of skills and see if you can incorporate any of these into your resume.

Tips for Using Keywords in Your Resume

Be specific. Include keywords that are as closely related to the specific job as possible. The more focused and specific you are in your language, the better chance you'll have at showing you are a good match.

Use as many as possible. Make sure you have touched on most, if not all, of the keywords that are most relevant to each position. Of course, do not use a skill keyword if you actually do not have that skill. However, incorporate as many appropriate keywords as possible that help you match your qualifications to the job.

Mix it up. Including a mix of different types of keywords, including soft skills, hard skills, industry buzzwords, certifications, and more. Using a wide variety of keywords will show that you have all of the diverse qualities necessary for the job.

Put them everywhere. In order for an employer or ATS to find your keywords, sprinkle keywords throughout your resume. You might incorporate these words into your resume summary statement, past job descriptions, the skills section of your resume, and any other part of your resume that seems appropriate.

More: Best and Worst Resume Buzzwords

Using Keywords in Your Cover Letter

Similarly, you can, and should, include keywords in your cover letter. This way, if your cover letter is also screened, you will have a better chance of getting selected for an interview as a qualified candidate.

Include keywords throughout the cover letter, especially in the body of your letter. For example, if you focus on one or two of your skills in the body of your letter, focus on skills that are also keywords from the job listing.

Lists of Keywords: Lists of Keywords for Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Applications | List of Skills for Resumes and Cover Letters | Lists of Strengths for Resumes

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Curriculum Vitae (CV) Samples and Writing Tips

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When applying for certain positions in the US, as well as jobs internationally, you may be required to submit a curriculum vitae rather than a resume. A curriculum vitae, or CV, includes more information than your typical resume, including details of your education and academic achievements, research, publications, awards, affiliations, and more.

Review sample curriculum vitae, the difference between a CV and a resume, and tips and advice on how to write a CV.

What to Include in a Curriculum Vitae

A curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, is a longer (two or more pages), more detailed synopsis than a resume. Your CV should be clear, concise, complete, and up-to-date with current employment and educational information.

The following are examples of information that can be included in your curriculum vitae. The elements that you include will depend on what you are applying for, so be sure to incorporate the most relevant information to support your candidacy in your CV.

Personal details and contact information. Most CVs start with contact information and personal data but take care to avoid superfluous details, such as religious affiliation, children's names and so on.

Education and qualifications. Take care to include the names of institutions and dates attended in reverseorder; Ph.D., Masters, Undergraduate.

Work experience/employment history. The most widely accepted style of employment record is the chronological curriculum vitae. Your career history is presented in reverse date order starting with most recent. Achievements and responsibilities are listed for each role. More emphasis/information should be put on more recent jobs.

Skills. Include computer skills, foreign language skills, and any other recent training that is relevant to the role applied for.

Brief biography

Scholarships

Training

Study abroad

Dissertations

Theses

Bibliography

Research experience

Graduate Fieldwork

Teaching experience

Publications

Presentations and lectures

Exhibitions

Awards and honors

Grants, fellowships, and assistantships

Technical, computer, and language skills

Professional licenses and certifications

Memberships

Hobbies and Interests

What Not to Include

There is no need to include your photo, your salary history, the reason you left your previous position, or references in your CV. References should be listed separately and given to employers upon request.

How Long Should a CV Be?

A good curriculum vitae should ideally cover no more than two pages and never more than three. Aim to ensure the content is clear, structured, concise and relevant. Using bullet points rather than full sentences can help minimize word usage.

Curriculum Vitae Example

The following is a curriculum vitae example for a job seeker with international work experience. This CV includes employment history, education, competencies, awards, skills, and personal interests.
EDUCATION Sept. 20XX-Present, Shanghai University, BE

Candidate for Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Major academic course highlights: Company Property Management, Marketing, Technology Communication, Information Management System, Modern Fabrication System

May 20XX, Certified Public Accounting Training (CPA) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Dec. 20XX-Present, ITT Flygt Investment, China

Achieve sales budget goals through application support and new industry market application research.

Pay visits to end users and DI for seminars and technical presentations with salespersons or distributors while collecting marketing information and competitor information analysis.

July 20XX-Sept. 20XX, Intel Products Co., Shanghai, China

Analyzed yield ratio trends, documented and solved current problems.

Participated in and helped oversee the training of marketing, business process modeling, and analysis at Intel University.

Developed and led a project review with multi-media animation, which was highly appreciated by department manager.

June 20XX-July 20XX, GF Fund Management Co., LTD.
AWARDS

20XX-20XX, Scholarship for Excellent Students of Shanghai University

20XX-20XX, Imagine Ambassador of Shanghai Tennis Popularization Prize

COMPETENCIES & INTERESTS Campus Intern Computer Skills:

National Computer Lever 3rd Certificate (Network Communication)

Professional Certificate of Assistant Information Officer (AIO).

Fluent in: C++, VBA, Provision, JMP, AutoCAD, 3Dsmax, Photoshop, Solidworks, Aftereffect

Personal Interests:
CPU Assembly Engineer (Internship)
Application Engineer, Sales & Marketing

Analyzed investment principles and related financially derived products.

Formulated the scheme of market popularization and network marketing.

English Ability: Band 6; intermediate competency
German Ability: 600 hours of Germany lessons at TongJi University

Basketball; Speed Skating; Snooker

More Curriculum Vitae Samples and Templates

Review examples of curriculum vitae to use to get ideas for writing your CV.

Curriculum Vitae Writing Tips

Have Several Versions of Your CV
Don't just write one CV and use it for every position you apply for. Have targeted and focused versions of your curriculum vitae and use them accordingly.

Keep It Short
If possible, try to keep your CV short and concise. Include summaries of your employment and education, rather than lots of details. Use formal (no slang or abbreviations) and well-written language, writing simply and clearly.

Tell the Truth
It can be tempting to over-polish a CV and make our educational qualifications or work history sound a little better than they are. If you're tempted to stretch the truth about your work history - don't. It will come back to haunt you.

Most employers conduct reference and background checks, and if your curriculum vitae doesn't match your actual work history or education, you will most likely get caught at some point, and you will either not get the job or will get fired if you have already been hired.

Check the Format
Look at the format of your curriculum vitae, and again, ask someone else to take a look. Is there plenty of white space? Is it cluttered?

Is your formatting consistent (bold, italic, spacing, etc.) and is the overall picture that your CV provides a professional and polished one?

Proof Your Curriculum Vitae
Double-check your curriculum vitae for typos and grammatical errors. Then ask someone else to review it for you - it's often hard to catch our mistakes.

When to Use a Curriculum Vitae Instead of a Resume
In the United States, a curriculum vitae is used when applying for academic, education, scientific or research positions. A curriculum vitae can also be used to apply for fellowships or grants. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, or Asia, employers may expect to receive a curriculum vitae rather than a resume.

Choose an Appropriate Curriculum Vitae Format
Make sure you choose a curriculum vitae format that is appropriate for the position you are applying for. If you are applying for a fellowship, for example, you won't need to include the personal information that may be included in an international CV.

How to Write a Curriculum Vitae
When should job seekers use a curriculum vitae, commonly referred to as CV, rather than a resume? Here are the details on when to use a CV, what to include, and how to write it.

Curriculum Vitae Cover Letters
How to write an effective cover letter to include along with your CV, as well as cover letter samples, how to format a cover letter and types of cover letters with samples of each.

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When applying for certain positions in the US, as well as jobs internationally, you may be required to submit a curriculum vitae rather than a resume. A curriculum vitae, or CV, includes more information than your typical resume, including details of your education and academic achievements, research, publications, awards, affiliations, and more.

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What is a chronological resume, and when should you use this type of resume? A chronological resume is one of the most common resume types. Read below for a description of a chronological resume, tips on when to use it, examples, and advice on how to write your resume.

Employers Typically Prefer Chronological Resumes

A chronological resume starts by listing your work history, with the most recent positions listed first.

It is considered one of the most common resume structures. Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it's easy to see what jobs you have held and when you have worked at them.

In this type of resume your jobs are listed in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job, first. It often includes a resume objective or career summary before a list of previous work experience. Education, certifications, and special skills are also included on this type of resume. These are listed after your work experience.

The Benefits of a Chronological Resume

The chronological resume is one of the most common resume types. Therefore, one benefit of using this type is that most employers will be familiar with it, and will prefer it.

The chronological resume also emphasizes your work history, so it allows you to show off your work experience. It's easier to compile a chronological resume than some other resume formats because you are listing your employment and internship experience in order, with your current experience first.

When You Should Use a Chronological Resume

A chronological resume works best when you have an extensive work history that is in the same line of work as the job for which you are applying. By displaying your work history front and center, you immediately show the employer that you have related experience.

When You Should Avoid Using a Chronological Resume

The chronological resume format does not work well when you are changing careers. While you might have a lot of work experience, it is likely in a different industry. Many employers will put your resume in the "no" pile if they quickly see you do not have relevant work experience.

Finally, do not use a chronological resume if you have gaps in your work history, or have frequently changed jobs. A chronological resume will only emphasize these issues.

Other Types of Resumes

Depending on your work history, you might want to choose another type of resume. A functional resume, for example, focuses on your skills and experience rather than your chronological work history. A combination resume lists both your skills and your chronological work history. For more creative positions, you might want to use a nontraditional resume that includes graphics and other visuals.

How You Should Get Started

Designing a resume from scratch can be time-consuming and difficult. Consider using a template or example to help you. Templates help you create a layout for your document, and show you what elements to include.

Resume examples can help you see what kind of content you should include in your document.

They can also give you ideas on the type of language you want to use. For example, a sample resume might show you the kind of action words you should include in your own resume.

However, remember never to simply copy a resume example. Your resume should fit your individual work history and the requirements of the job for which you are applying.

Chronological Resume Example

Amy L. Charnell
336 W. Chugalug Way, Wheaton, MA 60187
c: 444-222-4333 e: alcharnell@gmail.com
Experience
December 20XX - Present
Administrative Coordinator
Mannix Services, Naperville, IL

Responsible for analysis of monthly, weekly, and, daily sales reports. Achieved 100% accuracy in sales reports in past two years.

Responsible for scheduling training classes, seminars, and conferences.

June 20XX - December 20XX
Administrative Secretary
Minnesota Life Insurance, Barrington, IL

Research and design sales and training presentations, requiring fluency in PowerPoint, SlideShark, and Prezi.

Responsible for scheduling a three-person sales and training staff.

March 20XX - June 20XX
Facilities Assistant
SBC Warburg Dillon Reed, Chicago, IL

Responsible for balancing a $7 million dollar facilities budget.

Responsible for scheduling maintenance calls, staff meetings, office relocations, and construction projects.

May 20XX - May 20XX
General Manager
KSMR Radio 92.5/94.3FM, Winona, MN

In charge of a 36-member staff, as well as a 7-member management team, with duties that included disciplinary actions, budgeting, special requests, program scheduling, and hiring.

Balanced a $15,000 budget, as well as chaired a committee to receive a grant for increasing station amenities such as wattage, equipment, space, and music library.

May 20XX - May 20XX
Sports Director
KSMR Radio 92.5/94.3FM, Winona, MN

Responsible for a 30 member broadcast staff, with standard duties that included scheduling daily on-air sports reports, scheduling all on-air game broadcasts, maintaining all broadcast equipment, training broadcast team, and making travel arrangements for broadcast team.

Responsible for a weekly sports talk show, with duties that include scheduling guests, doing background research, and running the production board.

Education
St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, MN

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What is a chronological resume, and when should you use this type of resume? A chronological resume is one of the most common resume types. Read below for a description of a chronological resume, tips on when to use it, examples, and advice on how to write your resume.

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A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological work history. It is typically used by job seekers who are changing careers, who have gaps in their employment history, or whose work history is not directly related to the job. In this way, specific skills and capabilities are emphasized to highlight the job seeker's abilities.

This is different from a traditional resume that displays a timeline of reverse chronological work experience with brief explanations of each job.

As a result, the focus is shifted from job titles and the amount of time that has passed to the actual skills the applicant possesses.

Functional resumes are ideal for people new to the workforce, have gaps in their careers, are looking to change career paths, or are applying for a job with very specific requirements and characteristics in mind.

Read below for more tips on writing a functional resume, as well as a sample functional resume.

Tips for Writing a Functional Resume

Consider a resume summary. Consider including a resume summary at the beginning of your resume that focuses on the skills you have that are relevant to the job. This is a great way to shape the way the employer sees you (and your resume) at first glance.

Organize by theme. When writing a functional resume, organize your resume by themes, rather than simply listing your jobs in reverse chronological order. These themes might be skills or qualifications listed in the resume (for example, "Recruiting Experience" and "Customer Service Experience").

By grouping your skills together, the employer can more easily see that you have the right skills for the job, even if your work history is less than stellar (or less related to the job at hand).

Use keywords. Be sure to use keywords from the job description in your resume. You might use these keywords as the titles for your subheadings, or in the bulleted lists where you describe your skills and accomplishments in more detail.

This will help the employer see that your abilities match well with the job requirements.

Mention relevant projects. Also remember to include any projects - personal or professional - that are related to the job. Projects demonstrate your success in developing and completing tasks.

Still include employment history. No matter what, you will likely still need to include employment history. Include this at the bottom of your resume, so that the employer will focus more on your skills rather than your work history.

Write a strong cover letter. Include a strong cover letter to go with your resume. Use this cover letter to expand on the skills and abilities you have that make you a strong candidate for the position. This will help lessen any concerns the employer might have about your work history.

Functional Resume Example

Jose A. Adelo
1525 Jackson Street, City, NY 11111
Phone: 555-555-5555
Email: jadelo@bac.net

Summary
Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional with skills in management, quality assurance, program development, training, and customer service. A successful track record in the blood banking care environment.

Experience in phlebotomy, blood banking, training, quality assurance, and customer service with a focus on providing recipients with the highest quality blood product, fully compliant with FDA cGMP, Code of Federal Regulations, AABB accreditation, and California state laws.

Major strengths include strong leadership; excellent communication skills; competency; strong team player; attention to detail; dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments; and supervisory skills including hiring, termination, scheduling, training, payroll, and other administrative tasks. Thorough knowledge of current manufacturing practices and a clear vision to accomplish company goals.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Educational Projects
Facilitated educational projects successfully over the past two years for Northern California blood centers, an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, as pertaining to cGMP, CFR, CA state and American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) regulations and assure compliance with 22 organization quality systems.
Program Management and Supervision

Successfully supervised contract support for six AT&T Broadband systems located in the Bay Area. Provided customer intervention/resolution and training in telephony and customer care. Managed scheduling, quality control, payroll, and special projects/plant extensions and evaluations to ensure proper end-of-line and demarcation signal.

Reduced employee turnovers, introduced two-way communication to field employees, enhanced employee appearance and spearheaded the implementation of employee (health) benefits.
Compliance

Provided daily operational review/quality control of education accountability as it relates to imposed government regulatory requirements in a medical environment.

As program specialist for XXX Missile System, reviewed FAA safety requirements and procedures to ensure compliance for aircraft and passenger safety.

Technology

Chief point of contact for the AT&T telephone and the ABC-affiliated TV stations as related to complaints and diagnosing communication problems either at the site or remote broadcasting. Also tested/repaired prototype equipment for possible consideration or for future use.

Communication expert and programming specialist for the intermediate range Lance and Persian missile systems. Trained to operate and repair the (FDC) fire direction control computer system and field satellite communications.

Phlebotomy
Assisted team members in veni-punctures, donor reaction care, and providing licensed staffing an extension in their duties by managing the blood services regulations documentation (BSDs) while assigned to the self-contained blood mobile unit (SCU).
WORK HISTORY
Project Manager, XXX Blood Center, Fall 20XX - Fall 20XX

Program Specialist, XXX Missile Systems, Spring 20XX - Fall 20XX
EDUCATION

Associate of Art, Administration of Justice, San Jose University, San Jose, CA

NCTI Certified, CATV System Technician, Denver, CO

ABM Certified, Cornerstone Technician, Denver, CO

More Examples:
What Else You Need to Know: How to Write a Resume | What is a Chronological Resume? | What is a Combination Resume?

Read More: Types of Resumes | Resume Examples

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Combination Resume Example and Writing Tips

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Combination Resume Example and Writing Tips

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A combination resume is ideal for people who want to emphasize their skills, but also include their work history (which many employers want to see).

Combination resumes can be used to show the employer your most relevant skills, while still documenting your work history. This resume format is also a good way of answering the reader's questions about career changes, gaps in work history, and other potential red flags.

What is a Combination Resume?

A combination resume lists your skills and experience first. Your employment history is listed next in chronological order. When you use a combination resume you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for, and also provide the chronological work history that employers prefer.

There are several benefits to this resume format. The layout first captures the attention of the employer or recruiter by highlighting the skills and capabilities of the applicant and then supports the first part with an account of prior work experience.

What to Include in a Combination Resume

The combination resume is typically sectioned into two parts. The first part is similar to a functional resume in that it highlights skills, achievements, and qualifications. The second part depicts the timeline of work experience.

The following is an example of a combination resume.

Combination Resume Example

Jose A. Adelo
1525 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94603
555-555-5555
email: abc@abc.com

Objective:
To obtain a position where I can maximize my multilayer of management skills, quality assurance, program development, training experience, customer service, and a successful track record in the Blood Banking care environment.

Summary of Qualifications:
Results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional, with a successful record of accomplishments in the blood banking, training, and communication transmission industries. Experience in phlebotomy, blood banking industry, training, quality assurance, and customer service with focus on providing the recipient with the highest quality blood product. Fully compliant with FDA cGMP, Code of Federal Regulations, AABB accreditation, and CA state laws.

Major strengths include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, competency, strong team player, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments, as well as supervisory skills including hiring, termination, scheduling, training, payroll, and other administrative tasks. Thorough knowledge of current manufacturing practices and a clear vision to accomplish the company goals.
Professional Accomplishments:

Facilitated educational projects successfully over the past two years for Northern California blood centers, an FDA regulated manufacturing environment, as pertaining to cGMP, CFR's, CA state and American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) regulations, and assure compliance with 22 organization quality systems.

Provided daily operational review/quality control of education accountability as it relates to imposed government regulatory requirements in a medical environment.

Assisted other team members in veni-punctures, donor reaction care, and providing licensed staffing an extension in their duties by managing the blood services regulations documentation (BSD's) while assigned to the self-contained blood mobile unit (SCU).

Successfully supervised contract support for six AT&T Broadband systems located in the Bay Area. Provided customer intervention/resolution, training in telephony and customer care, manpower scheduling, quality control, payroll, and special projects/plant extensions, and evaluations to ensure proper end-of-line and demarcation signal.

Reduced employee turnovers, introduced two-way communication to field employees, enhanced employee appearance, and spearheaded the implementation of employee (health) benefits.

Supervised and maintained the position of System Technician in charge of status monitoring and the integration of monitoring devices in nodes and power supplies. For the reception and transmission of telemetry to the network operation centers (NOC's) located in Denver, CO and Fremont, CA. Designed plant extensions, improved the paper flow, and inventory control for the warehouse. Provided preventative maintenance at the system level, face-to-face customer interaction when required, and traveled to several telephony/@home systems in the U.S. for evaluation and suggestions in using the status monitoring equipment.
Work History:

Acting Education Manager, American Red Cross, Oakland, CA: 20XX-present

Education Coordinator, American Red Cross, Oakland, CA: 20XX-20XX

Phlebotomist, American Red Cross, Oakland, CA: 20XX-20XX

Cable Television CATV Supervisor, Core Communication Inc, Sunnyvale, CA: 20XX-20XX

CATV System Technician, TCI Cablevision Inc, Fremont, CA: 20XX-20XX

Technician/Day Shift Supervisor, Avantek Inc, Milpitas, CA: 19XX-19XX

Education

Associate of Art, Administration of Justice, San Jose University, San Jose, CA

NCTI Certified, CATV System Technician, Denver, CO

ABM Certified, Cornerstone Technician, Denver, CO

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A combination resume is ideal for people who want to emphasize their skills, but also include their work history (which many employers want to see). Combination resumes can be used to show the employer your most relevant skills, while still documenting your work history.

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