Resume Types

Resume Writing: The Key to Self-Promotion

Created by WG3Walden University

OverviewDuring this module, you will: Identify the formats, types, and organizational aspects of a professional

resume.

Organize your work history in a detailed and purposeful document.

Create a written, categorized list of educational and work history

Explain his/her educational and work experiences.

Comprise a comprehensive list of skills and accomplishments that shows professional and personal growth.

Using a template, place the gathered information into a useable, professional resume format.

Introduction The purpose of a resume is to highlight your skills, abilities,

and experiences in order to gain employment in your desired industry.

Even though your resume will have a unique set of content and experiences, the organization of all resumes follow the same basic guidelines.

By following along with this module, and completing the template at the end, you will be able to construct a professional resume to use in your imminent job search.

Self-Paced Monitoring

Throughout this module you will have the opportunity to check your knowledge by engaging with the “Check Your Learning” links.

You will also have the opportunity to voluntarily provide evaluative feedback on this module by clicking the “Evaluate Module” link.

Finally, you will be directed to a Google doc where you will create your own resume using your knowledge after completing this module.

Introduction

To complete this module you will need: Pen Participant Guide Past employment and education information Approximately 30-60 minutes total (you may

complete this module at your own pace)

SECTION ONEAll About Resumes

“Check Your Learning: Before we begin”

Is there more than one type of resume? Yes or No


CORRECT!

There are three types of resumes:

• Chronological

• Functional

• Combination


As we will review in the coming slides, there are indeed three different types resumes:

• Chronological

• Functional

• Combination

Depending on your work experience and educational background, each type of resume may be better suited to showcase your talent to a potential employer.

For further information, see slides 12-17.

All About Resumes

In this section you will learn to identify the formats, types, and organizational aspects of a

professional resume.

All About Resumes

There are three types of resumes: Chronological Functional Combination

All About Resumes

Chronological Most common Demonstrates continuous work history and

professional growth Most current work is listed first Challenge: matching key words within work history to

job listing

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Shows work history dating back to 2002

Most current work is listed first

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Functional Emphasis placed on skills rather than work history (i.e.

different job fields) Challenge: connecting all work or education

experiences that tie directly to job listing Most relevant skill set to job listing is listed first on

resume (leadership, communication, customer service, etc…)

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Job skill sets are listed and described

Employment history includes 2 jobs; emphasis is

placed on job skills

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Combination Designed to show work history AND functional skills

that apply directly to job listing Demonstrates to employer that you have both

experience AND skills to match job listing Within work experience on resume, place skill-sets

first, followed by previous work history

All About Resumes

Work history is listed in

chronological order, most recent first

Skill sets are described under each job (mimics

functional resume)

“Check Your Learning” What resume demonstrates continuous work history and professional growth?

Chronological Functional Combination

What is the challenge of a chronological resume?

Type your answer: ____________ (Click for Answer)

Within work experience on resume, in what order do you place your skillsets and work history?

Type your answer: ____________ (Click for Answer)

“Check Your Learning” CORRECT!

The Chronological resume : Demonstrates continuous work history and professional

growth

In addition, the chronological resume also: Is the most common Displays most current work first Is the most challenging: matching key words within work

history to job listing

“Check Your Learning” INCORRECT!

The Functional resume: Emphasizes skills rather than work history (i.e. different job

fields) Challenge: connecting all work or education experiences that

tie directly to job listing Most relevant skill set to job listing is listed first on resume

(leadership, communication, customer service, etc…)

“Check Your Learning” INCORRECT!

The Combination resume: Is designed to show work history and functional skills that

apply directly to job listing Demonstrates to employer that you have both experience and

skills to match job listing

“Check Your Learning” The challenge of a chronological resume.

Answer:

Matching key words within work history to job listing

See slide 12 for further information.

“Check Your Learning” What order do you place your skillsets and work history?

Answer:

Within work experience on resume, place skill-sets first, followed by previous work history

See slide 16 for further information.

All About Resumes

Now that you know about the three types of resume, what goes in a resume?

All resumes contain four main sections: Heading Objective Statement Work and/or Education History Additional Experience

All About ResumesHow should your resume be formatted?

Throughout the body of your resume, you should follow these simple guidelines:

Each section (heading, objective, work history, education, etc) should be (1) evenly spaced and (2) have the same font type (simple, easy to read: Arial or Calibri) and size (10-12)

Consider bolding, underlining, or italicizing section titles and date

Keep sentences short and to the point Content is important!

“Check Your Learning”

Sentences should be long and full of narrative? True or False

How should your resume be formatted?

Type your answer: ____________ (Click for answer)


Sentences should be long and full of narrative?

INCORRECT!

Resume sentences should be short and to the point. Excess information is not necessary and can

cause your resume to be discarded.


Sentences should be long and full of narrative?

CORRECT!

Resume sentences should be short and to the point. Excess information is not necessary and can

cause your resume to be discarded.


How should your resume be formatted?

Answer: Each section (heading, objective, work history, education)

should be (1) evenly spaced and (2) have the same font type (simple, easy to read: Arial or Calibri) and size (10-12)

Consider bolding, underlining, or italicizing section titles and date

Keep sentences short and to the point

REVIEW: All About ResumesFormat & Organization

Keep it simple Be consistent (spacing, and font type & size) Signify important information or headings

(bold, underline, or italics) Highlight YOU!

SECTION TWOMake An Impression: Creating the

Heading & Objective Statement

Make An Impression: Creating the Heading & Objective Statement

Now that you have an idea about what goes in a resume and how to format it, you will learn how to create and format your heading (contact information) and explain, in writing, your desired professional goal (create your objective statement).


Recall the four parts of a resume: Heading Objective Statement Work and/or Education Experience Additional Experience


Recall the four parts of a resume: Heading Objective Statement Work and/or Education Experience Additional ExperienceLet's look at how to create a heading. The heading is the first thing employers see and should be strongly formatted to gain attention.


The heading should be placed at the top and include: Full Legal NameAddress or City/StatePhone numberEmail*

*The email address should be professional and name oriented, i.e. [email protected]

*The email address used SHOULD NOT contain nicknames or funny titles like [email protected]


NameAddress

Contact Information

Professional Email


Heading Objective Statement Work and/or Education Experience Additional ExperienceNow we'll look at how to create the objective statement. The objective statement tells an employer that are familiar with the job field and the tasks involved.


OPTION 1: A one to three sentence statement of work background is acceptable Less Common Statement should be specific and eye

catching to a potential employer Can also include list of job skills


Objective Statement

Heading

List of job skills*Include up to 8 items


OPTION 2: An overarching title Written by you Describe level of competency Typically includes a list of job skills

Overarching TitleHeading

List of job skills*Include up to 8 items


REVIEW: Make An Impression: Creating the Heading & Objective Statement

The heading is your first chance to make an impression. What information should be included?

Contact information (name, address, phone number, email) REMEMBER: Your email should be professional!

The Objective Statement tells the employer the following: Your level of competency Transferrable skills


What needs to be included in the heading?

Click to see answer

An objective statement is a one to three sentence statement of work background? True or False


What needs to be included in the heading?

Answer: Contact information • Name• Address• Phone Number• Email


An objective statement is a one to three sentence statement of work background?

CORRECT!

A one to three sentence statement of work background is acceptable.

Statement should be specific and eye catching to a potential employer.


An objective statement is a one to three sentence statement of work background?

INCORRECT

A one to three sentence statement of work background is acceptable.

Statement should be specific and eye catching to a potential employer.

SECTION THREEShowcasing Your Education & Work

History

Showcasing Your Education & Work History

Now that you have created a heading and objective statement, let's learn how to create a written, categorized list of educational and work history.


Recall the four parts of a resume: Heading Objective Statement Education and/or Work History Additional Experience


Recall the four parts of a resume: Heading Objective Statement Education and/or Work History Additional ExperienceWe'll start by creating the education section of your resume

(we'll create your work history in the next step).


Please complete the table about your educational history. It is located on page 3 of your participant guide


Within your resume – the education section will look like the following:


Heading Objective Statement Education and/or Work History Additional ExperienceNow let's gather information for the work history section of

your resume.


Next, complete the table about your prior work experiences. Also located on page 3 of your participant guide

* Don't worry about job details now, we'll explore how to write this in the next section.


Within your resume – the

education section will look like the

following:

REVIEW: Education & Work HistoryFor educational history include: Degree Earned College Name Year of graduation

Prior Work Experiences include: Job Title Company Name Years of Employment

SECTION FOURElaborating On Your Experience

Elaborating On Your ExperienceNow that you have compiled information about your past employment, including company names, dates, and locations…

Let’s discuss: • How to organize your work history into a detailed and

purposeful document

• Explain your educational and work experiences

• Comprise a comprehensive list of skills and accomplishments that shows professional and personal growth

Elaborating On Your Experience

With your list of past work experiences in hand, take some time to describe and explain your responsibilities at each.

This is your opportunity to showcase your skills.

The most effective statements are:

Quantifiable facts and figures that demonstrate you achieved something

Keep sentences short, to the point and action or result based driven.

Elaborating On Your ExperienceOriginal Sentence:

Created operations Training Exercise Evaluation Program for senior division level management.

Edited Action Based Sentence:

Constructed the 12 month Training Exercise Evaluation Program for 3 consecutive years; allowing senior level management to make more informed decisions about

future training operations at Division Level.

SECTION FIVEPutting It All Together: Crafting Your

Completed Resume

Putting It All Together: Crafting Your Completed Resume

Recall the four parts of a resume: Heading Objective Statement Education and/or Work History Additional Experience


Recall the four parts of a resume: Heading Objective Statement Education and/or Work History Additional Experience*

You have compiled and organized information for all of these four sections – now it's time to put them into a professional resume.

*See notes later in this section


When you are done, your completed resume should look professional and highlight your skills.

Click on the following links to see different examples.

Example #1

Example #2

http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/resources/careers/Pages/ResumesandCoverLetters.aspx


Click here for the resume template


As you continue to add more professional experiences to your resume in the future – you may need to add the following:

Licenses/Certifications:

It is common to include any licenses or professional certifications that have been achieved (not pursuing). For example, if the individual is applying to be a Project Manager, it would be common to list achievement of a PMP or PGMP here.

Publications: If the individual has validated written content that has been published in books, journals, professional magazines, etc… those publications can be placed here.


As you continue to add more professional experiences to your resume in the future – you may need to add the following:

Professional Organizations:

If the individual belongs to professional organizations that pertain to the job posting, they can be listed here. For example, if the job posting is for a government security contracting job, and the individual belongs to Professional Government Contractors of America, it can be listed here.


Congratulations! You've just taken the first step in taking being proactive in your professional future and career goals. We wish you luck!

Please take a moment to completing an evaluative survey to help us to continue our innovative work in support of this module.

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For more information, visit these helpful websites:

Ohio State University Resume Tips Link Link Link

http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/resources/careers/Pages/ResumesandCoverLetters.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6pGuWE7PLw

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