Guide to
Resume Writing
Career Services
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Resume Worksheet
NAME
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ADDRESS
Street ________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State _____________ Zip _________________________
Phone__________________________ Email ________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Include any or all of the following: position desired, career goals and interests, your strengths.
Length should be no more than two lines. (You will customize for each employer.)
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EDUCATION
West Virginia Northern Community College, ____________ (campus), WV
Degree_______________ Major __________________________________________________________
Graduation Date______________________
GPA ________________________ (Cumulative)
Use same format for additional degrees. Students seeking their first degree may include high school
information. Transfer students may note previous institutions.
INTERNSHIP, FIELD SERVICE PLACEMENT, or CLINICAL SITE
Site Name _____________________________________ City, State _____________________________
Hours Completed _______________________ Dates _________________________________________
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EXPERIENCE
Choose the experiences you wish to list on your resume. You can include both paid and unpaid
experiences. Most recent should be listed first.
Employer _____________________________________ City, State _____________________________
Title __________________________________ Dates _________________________________________
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Employer _____________________________________ City, State _____________________________
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Employer _____________________________________ City, State _____________________________
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Employer _____________________________________ City, State _____________________________
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COMPUTERS or SKILLS
Computers: List computer skills developed through work, courses, or personal experience. List any
certifications.
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Skills: List any specific skills developed through work, courses, or personal experience. Examples
include: foreign language proficiency, oral communication, assessment, etc.
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HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Honors:
Include campus and community honors, awards and achievements.
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Activities:
Include campus and community activities that help an employer get to know you. Use student
organizations, leadership activities, projects, athletics, travel, etc.
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ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES
Resumes are individualized, so you can personalize your categories. Options include: technical skills,
leadership experience, community service, etc.
Resume Action Verbs
Accelerated
Accomplished
Achieved
Adapted
Administered
Analyzed
Approved
Built
Coordinated
Conducted
Completed
Created
Delegated
Developed
Demonstrated
Designed
Directed
Effected
Eliminated
Established
Evaluated
Expanded
Facilitated
Generated
Guided
Increased
Influenced
Implemented
Initiated
Instructed
Interpreted
Improved
Launched
Lectured
Led
Maintained
Managed
Mastered
Motivated
Operated
Originated
Organized
Participated
Performed
Planned
Pinpointed
Programmed
Proposed
Provided
Recommended
Record
Reduced
Reinforced
Reorganized
Revamped
Revised
Reviewed
Scheduled
Simplified
Set up
Solved
Structured
Streamlined
Supervised
Taught
Trained
Translated
Utilized
Resume Building/Skill Words
Ability
Academic
Actively
Adaptive
Administrative
Analytical
Capability
Capable
Competence
Competent
Complete
Completely
Consistent
Contributions
Cooperative
Creative
Dedicated
Dependable
Developing
Effectiveness
Efficient
Enlarging
Equipped
Evident
Executive
Experienced
Increasing
Independent
Innovative
Knowledge
Logical
Major
Management
Open-minded
Performance
Pertinent
Positive
Potential
Preference
Productive
Proficient
Profitable
Proven
Qualified
Repeatedly
Resourceful
Responsible
Significant
Specialist
Substantial
Successful
Tactful
Technical
Thorough
Versatile
Vigorous
Types of Resumes
FUNCTIONAL - (Emphasizes SKILLS)
 Focuses on transferable skills
 Use to downplay work gaps
 For career changers
 Skills have been acquired through volunteer activities
 Re-entering the work force or changing careers
 New college graduate /entry level candidates without much work history
CHRONOLOGICAL- (Emphasizes JOB EXPERIENCE)
 Job Target is clear
 The next job is the logical progression in your career
 Works well for healthcare, business and science fields
 Focus is on related experience
 Works well for prospective employees with continuous employment showing career
progression in their field
COMBINATION (Emphasizes SKILLS & JOB EXPERIENCES)
 Emphasizes skills and competencies; including dates of employment
 How the resume is combined depends on specific experience and career field
 Combines the best elements of the chronological and functional formats
REFERENCES (Use for all resumes)
 Use individuals that know you in a professional capacity (i.e. professors, academic
advisor, internship supervisors, past supervisors, etc)
 Only include the amount of references requested by the employer
 Always ask references before submitting an application
 Include the following information:
o Name, Title
o Organization/Business
o Address
o Phone Number
o Email
Cathy Career
Functional Style
1704 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(111) 222-3333; ccareer@mail.wvncc.edu
OBJECTIVE
An entry-level position as Sales Coordinator for WesBanco Arena.
SUMMARY
 Successfully planned and implemented events on college campus as member of Student Government
and Activities Board
 Extensive practical hands-on experience as intern at a local bank
 Motivated and enthusiastic about developing good relations with clients
RELATED SKILLS
SALES & NEW ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT
 Increased participation of on campus events by 50%
 Assisted bank representatives in acquiring new business accounts
 Knowledgeable in developing sales contracts
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Greet transfer and hold calls
Manage upset customers, conflicts and challenging situations
Deliver outstanding service, exceed expectations and build long-term loyalty
Ability to work in teams and in a self-directed environment
MARKETING
 Organized and styled merchandise for effective presentations
 Created marketing campaign for student organizations on Wheeling campus
 Assisted with creating publicity materials for realtor open houses
EXPERIENCE
Intern, Your Bank, Wheeling, WV
January 2011-Present
Office Assistant, Selling Your House Realtors, Wheeling, WV
July 2008-May 2010
ACTIVITES
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President of Student Government Association, West Virginia Northern Community College
Member of Campus Activities Board, West Virginia Northern Community College
EDUCATION
West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling, WV
 Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration, May 2011
Melissa Medical
123 Elm Street
Bridgeport, OH 43921
740-123-7896; melissa.medical@gmail.com
Chronological Style
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
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Experience of more than 9 years as a Medical Assistant.
Excellent knowledge of the clerical and computer skills like word, excel, outlook, access.
Exceptionally good demonstration skills and communication skills both verbally and written.
Great ability of customer service and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional ability to carry out the instructions verbally, written and diagrammatically.
EXPERIENCE
Medical Assistant
Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV
July 2009-present
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Responsible for the measuring signs such as temperature, pulse rate, weight, height, blood pressure etc.
and interview them and record their information.
Gave treatment and injections to patient and also performed the routine tests in laboratory.
Responsible for the keeping the records like x-ray reports and schedule appointments, receive bills etc.
Maintained the data of the patients and office on the computer and keep the records, billing,
transactions, books, etc.
Responsible for the sterilizing and cleaning instruments and preparation of the treatment rooms for
patients.
Medical Assistant Practicum
Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, WV
January 2009-May 2009
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Assisted with care of the treatment rooms, records of the office and patients, instruments etc.
Perform the routine work and examine the patients like check their pulse rate, blood pressure, give
injections etc.
Receive bills and keep record of the transactions and feed them in computer.
EDUCATION
West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling, WV
 Associate in Applied Science in Clinical Medical Assisting, May 2009
 Certificate of Proficiency, Administrative Medical Assistant, May 2008
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Volunteer, Ohio County Public Library
Team Captain, Belmont County Relay for Life
Harry Henderson
Combination Style
123 Main Street., Wheeling, WV 26003
304-222-8888; harryhenderson@mail.wvncc.edu
Objective:
HVAC technician where my skills and knowledge can be successfully utilized to enlarge productivity.
Educational Qualification:
West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling, WV
 Associate in Applied Science in Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning, May 2002
Professional Skills:
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Exceptional ability to setting up process for HVAC systems or repair and maintenance of systems
that are previously in position.
Able to install HVAC system by making sure the installation is conducted in compliance with local
regulations.
Able to work as an independent contractor or as an employee.
Expert in reading blueprints related to the installation.
Experience:
John’s HVAC Business, Wheeling, WV (2002- till date)
HVAC Technician
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Installed programmed power management control systems.
Installed and troubles hooted HVAC systems.
Maintained different equipment in well condition such as nitrogen, vacuum and hydraulic lines,
and compressed air.
Designed different pumping system.
Investigated associated extra parts and selling and acquisitions.
Selector Hartford Corp. Bellaire, OH (1999-2002)
HVAC Technician
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Trained new staff.
Also repaired profitable and housing HVACR equipment.
Intended and assembled HVAC system and chiller for the application required, also for the
electrical association.
Design and construction HVAC system and chiller for the application required, also for the
electrical system.
IT Skills:
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Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and different computer software.