Work History and ResumeCE 1.4: Work History and Resume

Daniela Axinte and Mary Keany2015/2016

Topics for discussion

•What elements do you need to compile your work history?•What if you are just starting a career•What if you are starting a brand new career in a new direction?

Contents of work history

• List all of all the companies you work for and the position(s) you held at each. • List of all additional experience you acquired outside your “day” job

• Volunteering• Hobbies• Side projects

Fresh start or new industry

• Previous work experience regardless of relevance to the new field you are about to enter

Topics for discussion

• Types of resume• Chronological• Functional • Combination

•Determining what type is best for the jobs you are targeting •Other qualifications• Assembling the resume

Chronological resume

• Chronological resumes have the work experience listed in a chronological order

From http://www.oet.ky.gov/des/vws/resume/chronological_resume.asp

Functional resume

• Functional resume summarizes the work experience based on categories of experience

From: http://www.bioarchitect.org/17388-sample-functional-resume

Mixed resume

• Also known as “combined” resume•Combines the chronological with the functional resume

What type of resume is best for you?

• The rule of thumb is:• Use chronological resume if you have a lot of work

experience• Use functional resume if you don’t

•New trend is functional resume

Other qualifications

• Certifications• Professional associations membership• Volunteering• Awards, etc.

What not to list

• Age•Marital status•Number of children

Other things to add

• Interests•Hobbies• Languages you speak • If you have US citizenship (some jobs require it)• If you are willing to travel or relocate

Other tips for assembling the resume

• Keep it simple•Use simple, clear language• Keep the design minimalistic•Use common fonts (your will submit it electronically or will be asked to fill an online form)• CHECK GRAMMAR AND SPELLING – there is nothing more of a turn off than a resume with spelling and grammar mistakes*

Topics discussed

•What elements do you need to compile your work history?•What if you are just starting a career•What if you are starting a brand new career in a new direction?

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