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The 5 parts of a Technical Resume
Header
Experience Summary
Technical Skills
Professional Experience
Education
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Header
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The Header should include:
• Bold Name
• Phone Number
• Address
• Appropriate E-mail Address
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Chris Smith123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois 60115(800) 660-5000
Chris Smith123 Elm StreetDeKalb, Illinois 60115(800) [email protected]
Chris Smith123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois 60115(800) 660-5000
Chris Smith123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois [email protected]
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Chris Smith123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois 60115(800) 660-5000
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Phone Number
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Chris Smith123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois 60115(800) 660-5000
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Chris Smith123 Elm StreetDeKalb, Illinois 60115(800) [email protected]
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Chris Smith123 Elm Street
DeKalb, Illinois [email protected]
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Experience Summary
Should catch the employer’s eye.
A quick highlight of significant experiences or areas of expertise.
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Technical Illustrator Technical Trainer
Technical Support Specialist Network Administrator
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Experience Summary• Have extensive experience in technical drawings.
• Have thorough knowledge in generating various genres of artwork for graphs and charts.
• Blown up reviews as well as drawings assembling.
• Self-motivated, devoted and decisive management personnel.
• Have excellent analytical as well as mechanical features.
• Have ability in taking up new theories as well as responsibilities.
• Have in depth knowledge in the respective subject.
• Formerly worked in United States Air Force
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Experience Summary• Pursued new learning tools to enhance training programs
• Monitored and trained new education team members, cross-trained team members across
the Retirement Plan Services Organization
• Participated in multi-class, multi-age activities to increase trainees interpersonal skills
• Utilized advanced technology skills to create and publish training and
development materials for individuals
• Delivered excellent presentations to trainee’s groups
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Experience Summary• Experienced Technical Professional who works well with minimum
supervision.
• Computer literate, with strong electronic, electrical and mechanical skills.
• Customer oriented problem solver with an ability to adapt to new situations.
• A quick learner with a desire for continuous personal growth. Component
Level Troubleshooting
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Experience Summary• Extensive experience in network administration with Microsoft 2000 and XP server
platform and Unix server environment.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in enterprise network systems planning, design,
configuration, and management.
• Effective network troubleshooting and problem solving skills with software, server,
and hardware devices.
• Solid skills in network integration with database systems, web server, application
server, and desktop applications.
• Experience in network security and firewall configuration.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and user support experience.
Network Administrator
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Technical Summary/ Skills
• Use buzzwords because companies scan resumes for particular skills or keywords.
• List all tools you have worked with
The Skills section should include:
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• Hardware
• Languages
• Software
• Databases
• Operating Systems
• Web Tools
For example use SQL instead of Structure Query Language
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TECHNICAL SKILLS• Develop computer software for chemical applications
• Programming languages including FORTRAN, C, Pascal, perl, javascript, assembler
• In depth experience with computational chemistry programs including SYBYL, MacroModel, Insight/Discover, Quanta/CHARMm, Cerius2, Biograf, Chem-X, AMBER
• Production experience with chemical information systems including Daylight, ISIS, Oracle
• Extensive use of HTML, CGI programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites.
TECHNICAL SKILLS• Develop computer software for chemical applications
• Programming languages including Formula Translation, Uniplexed Information and Computing System
• Average golf score of 70 and a handicap of +3.5
• Extensive use of Hyper Text Markup Language, Computer Generated Imagery programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS• Develop computer software for chemical applications
• Programming languages including FORTRAN, C, Pascal, perl, javascript, assembler
• In depth experience with computational chemistry programs including SYBYL, MacroModel, Insight/Discover, Quanta/CHARMm, Cerius2, Biograf, Chem-X, AMBER
• Production experience with chemical information systems including Daylight, ISIS, Oracle
• Extensive use of HTML, CGI programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS• Develop computer software for chemical applications
• Programming languages including Formula Translation, Uniplexed Information and Computing System
• Average golf score of 70 and a handicap of +3.5
• Extensive use of Hyper Text Markup Language, Computer Generated Imagery programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites.
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Professional Experience
• Use only the last 15 years of employment• List your most recent job first
• Include numbers that quantify impact of projects on company
Bold Job Title 2003-2012Years employedImpact Statement
FormatInformation Systems Manager, Company Name ProComp U.S.A, Akron, OHCity, State
Developed an e-commerce website for on-line ordering, license distributing, software download and support of software products.
2-3 additional sentences describing responsibilities• Managed from planning through completion, a $2.4 million Windows NT workstation and network printer
implementation project. Delivered on time and $600K under budget.
• Attained consistent 99% up time by implementing disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans.
• Instituted the first highly reliable corporate-wide, centralized backup system.
• Championed introduction of Internet/Intranet/Web technology, corporate-wide email, shared calendaring, and online meetings. Set up and managed a TCP/IP environment, installed a Novell network and implemented a data warehouse database
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How to write an Impact Statement
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How to write an Impact Statement The first sentence in the Professional Experience section of your resume is called the impact statement.
• The impact statement is your strongest result or accomplishment. When an employer scans your resume quickly, the first statement is the one that is read most often.
• This statement can be something you alone achieved or you achieved working on a team.
• The impact statement and other responsibility sentences should begin with an Action or Skill verb.
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Action and Skill Verbs
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Use the following questions to assist you in writing the impact statement:
• What did you do? Over what period of time?
• How did you or your result - increase performance? - add to profits? - save time? - increase knowledge? - decrease errors? - save money?
• What impact did your accomplishment have on the department, company, city, state, etc?
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Education
• List technical institutions• List colleges or universities attended
• Include training courses, seminars or workshops completed
Bold name of schoolB.S. in Computer ScienceDegree earned
Certifications
FormatUtah State University - City, StateLogan, UT
American Institute of Computer Science - Bold 2nd School
Technical Certifications:• MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer• CNE - Novell Certified NetWare Engineer• CCNA - Cisco Certified Networking Associate• CNA - Novell Certified NetWare Administration
Courses, seminars, or workshops completedRecent Technical Training:• Cisco Router Programming & Internetworking• Network Administration for UNIX Systems• AIX UNIX Advanced System Administration • Cisco Enterprise Management Solutions
City, StateChicago, ILComputer Systems Support CertificationDegree or Certification
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Sample ResumeChris Smith
123 Elm StreetDeKalb, Illinois 60115
(800) [email protected]
Experience Summary• Experienced Technical Professional who works well with minimum supervision. • Computer literate, with strong electronic, electrical and mechanical skills. • Customer oriented problem solver with an ability to adapt to new situations.
Technical Skills• Programming languages including FORTRAN, C, Pascal, perl, javascript, assembler• In depth experience with computational chemistry programs including SYBYL, MacroModel• Production experience with chemical information systems including Daylight, ISIS, Oracle• Extensive use of HTML, CGI programming, javascript for the development of commercial Web sites.
Professional ExperienceInformation Systems Manager, ProComp U.S.A., Inc., Cleveland, OH 2006-2012
• Managed from planning through completion, a $2.4 million Windows NT workstation and network • printer implementation project. Delivered on time and $600K under budget.• Attained consistent 99% up time by implementing disaster recovery and fault tolerance plans.
EducationUtah State University – Logan, UTB.S. in Computer Science