Resumes and Cover Letters
A resume is your marketing tool that highlights your experience, accomplishment, and skills that match the needs of a specific position. Together with the cover letter, the "job" of this marketing tool is clear: to win you an interview.
The format and content can be in either chronological or functional format (or a mixture of the two). While there is no right format for everyone, the general rule is to use a chronological resume (most employers' preference) if your most recent position is the most similar to the position you are seeking. If you are a career changer or returning to an earlier career, a functional format will help employers see the relevance of your skills and accomplishments.
Samples:
I have helped people craft the following resumes:
(These samples are in pdf format and can be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Jessica Hurley's resume is a good example of a chronological resume in a creative field.
Erik Blender's resume exemplifies a chronological resume with a strong summary to insure that the reader understands the relevancy of Eric's international experience to other non-profit organizations.
Michele Rainier uses a functional format to highlight her strengths in teaching, the arts, and as a team player.
Jon Pampush also selects a functional approach in his resume, which is targeted to open doors to a new career in the sustainable products industry.
Resume and Cover Letter Services
I can truthfully say that nearly every client who has come to me for resume and cover letter assistance, has increased their rate of positive response (i.e. invitations to interviews). I offer resumes services in a number of ways to meet different budgets and needs: |
