Contact Information

At the top of the resume, type your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

• Do not abbreviate Street or Avenue
• Include zip code
• Daytime telephone number or cell phone number
• Do not use your current employer’s telephone number

Job Objective

The objective should represent the specific field or job title that you are pursuing.

• Tailor your objective to the position for which you are applying

Functional Sections

This section provides information about you.

• Two to Four sections describing your areas of expertise
• Qualifications and accomplishments
• Use concise action statements that will attract the employer’s attention

Work Experience

List job history by date, company name, location and title.

• List most recent job first
• Title, company name, city, state
• Dates of employment

Education

List schools and training programs you have attended.

• List most recent school experience first—school, degree or program, and date completed
• List certifications
• Additional information, continuing education, seminars or special courses related to the objective

Additional Information

Include any relevant information specifically targeted to the job for which you are applying.

References

State on Resume: References and Portfolio available upon request

Details of references should be provided on a separate sheet of paper. See the section on references for further information.