Resume Writing Templates and Resume Examples

 

You can read all the tips and rules that you want for writing a resume but sometimes it just helps to see one for yourself. Sometimes that is the only way you can understand the basic outline a good resume is structured by. It can get frustrating though, and aggravating when you can't seem to concoct a resume that you feel is satisfactory. Follow these general guidelines and view the sample resume so that you can get a better idea of how most resumes are put together. Although this template cannot be used as an exact sample of your perfect resume, if you add in your own information it shall be very impressive to hiring managers!

 

This resume is polished, formatted, and has words that will catch the readers eye. If your resume looks like this, you know you are on the right track to getting the position.

 

 

 

Final Resume Template

John Does' resume now looks like this:

John Doe
Chicago, IL, 99999
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Home 555.666.7777 | 999.555.8888
Objective: Secure a permanent position which allows my skills and experiences to be utilized, and where I can work with a team and challenge and apply my passion to win customers.

Strategic Relationship Manager with extensive experience in: Sales | Marketing | Business Development | Profit and Loss Account Management |Brand Marketing

January 2006- Present Sales Manager, Great Technologies, Inc., Chicago, IL.
Great Technologies is an Information Technology (IT) company that sells computer security services and software to fortune 1000 companies. Repeatedly attained salesman of the month award, becoming the only employee to do so consecutively.

• - Achieved x amount in sales
• - Reached and surpassed quota consistently
• - Hired, Trained and Managed an outstanding team of salesman
• - Won an array of customer accounts including: (input list of clients)
• - Conducted all profit and loss responsibilities
• - Reduced costs by 75%
• - Successfully applied a new technique which increased sales by 29%

Technical skills:
- Linux
- PL/SQL
- Java
- Sequel
- Microsoft Office  
- .NET    
- HTML  
Bachelor of Science obtained from the University of Illinois Highest Honor achieved, Deans List, 4.0

 

Proofread Your Resume

Covering All Your Bases is Important It is important for you to be able to get a visual for a sample resume. Follow the basic outline, and be sure to check your resume for mistakes and you should have a fool proof resume.

 

Distribute Your Resume

Now that your resume is complete you are ready to put it out on the market so you can be discovered.  There are many great resources on the internet such as the recruiter directory where you can post your resume and search jobs.