Resume Template - Skills-Based With Tips and Advice

8/8/2019 Resume Template - Skills-Based With Tips and Advice

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Your NameTel: 999.999.9999 101 Your Address, Your City XY 99999 [email protected]

[This resume is for those who have a degree in a particular field (the example here is

Communication), but who do not yet have job experience in that area. It can also be modifiedfor those without a degree or with only coursework or certificates. The idea is to highlight

who you are as a worker and focus on what you have to offer vs. what you may not have yetattained.

Skills-based resumes are also useful for those who may have had several jobs, especiallyentry-level, who want employers to focus on their job skills rather than get hung up on dates

of employment and job moves or any other limitations. It is vital to gear your resume to thejob you want in the best possible light, so here are some ideas! In this example, the person

has food industry and retail experience, but wants to find work in the Communication fielddoing movie editing.]

EDUCATION

B.S., Communication, XYZ University, City State

[Also, list any honors here as well as GPA, but only if it is a high GPA]

SKILL SET

[Highlight your job skills, software, and specific trade skills here; also include anycertificates here if they emphasize a skill set (such as certificates in a particular software

application); otherwise certificates may be listed in Education section if related to a specificcareer field.]

15 years customer service focus promoting quality communications, customer satisfaction

and retention, promoting company image, team facilitation, and complaint resolution

Proficient in Macintosh & PC platforms, Microsoft Office Word; Cool Edit Pro; Final Cut Pro

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

[Here is an optional section where you can highlight the skills you have that are based on

your degree work, which is especially useful if your experience is degree vs. job based. Be

sure to gear your resume to the job you are applying for. If you are applying for a retail job,your movie-editing experience may not be relevant; be sure you are thinking of your audience

when sending out a resume. Having several resumes for each type of job you are seeking

takes a little time to set up but is very useful in the long-run and will help you land that job!]

Director and editor of short films with emphasis on rack focus, framing and nonlinear

editing; edits/cuts done with use of Imovie and Final Cut Pro

Writer, director and editor of public service announcements for independent study project

Knowledgeable in audio and video production, post-production, camera work, floordirecting; compilation, writing, and editing news packages; screenwriting; andproofreading

WORK EXPERIENCE

[For a skills-based resume, list industry type or types (if more than one) and note

companies and general job descriptions that apply to each industry. This resume format isbest used if youve had several short-term jobs or entry-level jobs. You want to make the

skills the focus, not the amount of time in each job. If you get an interview, be positive ifasked about time periods and prepared to talk about how you have benefitted from having a

variety of jobs that have taught you valuable skills, but that your desire is to get on a solid


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career path. Be present and future focused while honoring what your past experience hasgiven you and always be positive about your goals and desires! Indicate you are willing to do

what it takes to make them happen!]

Food Service (Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, Ryans, Schwans Home Service, Inc.)

Promoted quality customer service, sales, and facilitated complaint resolution

Processed customer transactions, maintained store inventories, and prepared orders

Ensured store cleanliness to corporate standards, in compliance with OSHA regulations

Built customer relationships through phone and direct communications to ensure loyalty

Directed client sales and ensured prompt delivery of product for customer satisfaction

[Be sure to be truthful while highlighting experience in the best possible light. If you went

through an hour-long OSHA training, list it if it has relevance to the job you want. If you werehanded an OSHA brochure that you never read, and you dont know what OSHA is, dont list it

or consider researching it so you can list it. There is nothing wrong with getting yourselfeducated through independent study!

Just remember, whatever you note in your resume is fair game to be discussed in aninterview; therefore highlight what you understand, what you know you can learn with a little

study, and what you believe might be important to a future employer, not just fluff that you

think sounds good. Be sure not to fib about anything. Delivery is key! If you took a class inExcel, note Excel in your skills, but be honest in an interview and say you have user-levelknowledge and may have a short learning curve to come up to speed. Use sound judgment,

however. Only list Excel in your resume and say you could learn it easily if it is really possiblefor you. If you were completely lost in the class and it would take a million years to

understand that crazy program, dont put it in your resume! Understand your ability level andwork with it. Know your strengths and weaknesses, without judging yourself. They can work

for you in a resume and in an interview!

Again, be prepared to give examples of each statement you make. It is best NOT to over-

inflate your qualities (for instance: Extended excellent, quality customer service in the mostprofessional manner possible), as it may highlight your ego rather than your skill. Let job

references tell your future employer how wonderful and fabulous you are. Show your

strengths in a resume while being humble.If you did receive praise for excellence, be sure to note that you received special

recognition or feedback in instances where you could offer some proof of it through written or

verbal recommendations or if it was documented somewhere, such as in a job review. If youdont have documentation, go ahead and note it if it was given to you in a formal way (such

as if you received the honor of Highest Ranking Salesperson of the Month for October 2010).

The truth of it will come through in an interview setting, even without backup to prove it.To say my customers loved me is harder to prove, unless you can speak of specific

examples of such feedback.

It is important to keep such communications, even if they came over email, from pastexperiences, as they may provide you with an edge in future jobs. Consider beginning a

portfolio of whatever kind of work you do, if feasible. If done tastefully, you can bring this

portfolio to an interview and ask if you can share it (be sure to ask, some interviewers mayfind it unnecessary, depending on the type of work you are seeking). Be sure they showexamples of your work (if relevant to the job) and that significant feedback, praise,

certificates, or award documentation are included; just be sure to keep it relevant and presentit humbly; this information is to help your future employer see that you are a good pick for

them based on your past achievements. If you dont have such a portfolio, no worries!!!These can be developed over time and are not a necessity for most jobs out there. A good

resume and positive attitude are the number one requirements in finding the job you desire!]

Customer Service (Hometown Eye Associates)

Communicated effectively with customers and staff members to facilitate business goals


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Developed client relationships by assessing customer needs and concerns, conveying

product knowledge, and by maintaining a welcoming atmosphere

Scheduled appointments for clients and helped to resolve any client concerns

Assisted Medical Records in collection, categorization, and indexing of patient records

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

[This section gives you a chance to show you are a well-rounded individual. If you have

volunteering or specific hobby interests, list them. If you have tutored or been part ofcreative projects or won awards, you can list them here. If you are out-of-work and seeking

jobs, try volunteering. It will give you a sense of accomplishment, something to add to yourresume that will show your work ethic and personal qualities, and could lead to jobs or job

references, as well.]

Meadow Mountain Campgrounds

Camp Counselor

Supervised and mentored summer camps with up to 30 children per group

Developed camp programs; coordinated and planned camp events and activities including

day trips, cook-outs, and recreation

Obtained CPR certification as a first response team member

Acted as daytime lifeguard for campground pool

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