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)

Market ResearchConsumer Promotions
Business Strategy and DevelopmentForecasting and Budgeting
TV AdvertisingNew Product Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - PRESENT

Job Title Month Year - Present

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - MONTH YEAR

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - MONTH YEAR

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

COMPANY, City, Province MONTH YEAR - MONTH YEAR

Job Title Month Year - Month Year

EDUCATION

BBA, Schulich School of Business, York University, 2002

List any educational accomplishments or awards:

List any certificates or training that relate to your career:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

(Summarize your computer and language skills)

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