RESUME TIPS

Sample Resume Format

Resumes are the first thing that employers evaluate you on when considering your application. Below is a sample resume format that you can use as a tool to help you create your resume.

SAMPLE:

YOUR NAME
Address, City, Province, Postal Code
E-mail Phone Number

OBJECTIVE

(A sentence to state what type of work you are looking for)

To apply my analytical, interpersonal and strategic problem solving skills towards a career in marketing.

SUMMARY

(4 - 6 bullet points outlining your professional experience; optional if have less than 5 years experience)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - PRESENT

Job Title Month Year - Present

• 1 - 3 bullets summarizing your significant accomplishments - should be specific and results oriented
• Formula: Action verb (past tense) + What you did = End result (quantitative $, %, # or qualitative )
• Example: Identified new category and consumer insights that led to the generation of over $500,000 in incremental revenue for the Foods business.
• Describe more accomplishments for work experience that is most relevant to the position that you are applying for

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - MONTH YEAR

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - MONTH YEAR

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - MONTH YEAR

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment
• Accomplishment

EDUCATION

BBA, Schulich School of Business, York University, 2002

List any educational accomplishments or awards:

• First Runner-Up in the 14thAnnual Business Plan Competition, University of Lincoln-Nebraska, 2001
• Second Runner-Up in the Queens Business Plan Competition, 2001
• Third Runner-Up in the Venture Adventure Competition, Colorado State University, 2001

List any certificates or training that relate to your career:

• Direct Marketing Certificate, Canadian Marketing Association, December 2006
• AC Nielsen Training, Monitor, Market Track, MMI, Home Scan, Shopper Watch and SAP, December 2005
• Wal-Mart Retail Link Training, September 2004

TECHNICAL SKILLS

(Summarize your computer and language skills)

• Computer - Proficient in Windows XP, all Microsoft Office applications and Workstation Plus
• Languages - English (mother tongue); conversational in French

RESUME RULES OF THUMB:

1. Be Concise and Clear
• Keep copy concise and to the point (max of 3 - 5 lines per accomplishment)
• Use lots of white space
2. Be Consistent
• In formatting, bolding, use of capitals and highlighting
3. Format resume to be 1 or 2 full pages
4. Tailor your resume accordingly for different job applications
5. Always check for spelling and grammar