Resume Examples
With Ginger’s resume examples, you can review sample resumes, choose the best type of resume to highlight your achievements and strengths, and get ideas about what kind of information you should include in your resume. In addition, these resume samples allow you to view various resume formats before you get started with your own. Remember, hiring managers are impressed by perfect resumes. Use the following examples of resumes to be sure yours looks just right.
Chronological Resume Example
This sample resume is a very simple one, designed to allow hiring managers to focus on important details quickly. Notice that this chronological resume example includes no extraneous information. It is very easy to read, and though the information it contains is basic, it stresses experiences that relate to the writer’s job objective. In addition, each of the jobs and duties listed begins with an action word.
Keep in mind that this chronological resume sample is provided as a tool you can use to get started. Be certain to thoughtfully plan your resume to highlight your special skills.
JASMINE BROWN
692 Clearwater Drive
Mathias, WV 26812
(540)-555-3241
email: jbrown71@test.net
OBJECTIVE: Position as a receptionist for a company requiring a reliable, personable receptionist.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2004 – Present Receptionist Comfort Furniture, Mathias, West Virginia
Employed as the lead receptionist for a furniture retailer.
- Greeted customers
- Answered telephones
- Scheduled deliveries
- Delivered messages
- Processed mail and email
- Provided information about products and services
- Prepared invoices and forms using Microsoft Word
2000 – 2004 Receptionist ACE Medical, Los Angeles, California
Employed in the billing office of a medical supply company.
- Answered telephones
- Processed mail and email
- Greeted customers
- Typed forms
- Maintained filing system
1998 – 2000 Clerk Typist Carter Grade School, Los Angeles, California
- Worked as a school office assistant.
- Greeted students and parents
- Filed documents
- Made copies
- Answered telephones
EDUCATION: Carter High School, Los Angeles, California. High School diploma with emphasis in business education.
Functional Resume Example
This functional resume sample includes categories employers want to see, such as objective, work experience, and education. Information is grouped under each of the categories, making the resume easy for hiring managers to follow. As in Ginger’s other resume examples, it has just one objective statement. In contrast with the chronological resume sample, this sample resume centers on the writer’s skills and accomplishments.
This functional resume sample is provided as a tool you can use to get started. Remember to thoughtfully plan your resume to highlight your special skills.
TERRY BARRONS
1692 Cedarwood Road
Marysville, CA 92000
(610)-555-3000
email: Tbar2@test.net
OBJECTIVE: Position as a light truck or local delivery driver for a company requiring a dependable employee with four years driving experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned an outstanding accomplishment raise at Smart Office Products.
- Excel at maintaining excellent customer relationships.
- Possess a Class A California commercial driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
Driver
- Delivered office products to customers.
- Planned daily business delivery routes.
- Transported children back and forth from school.
- Delivered flowers to a variety of customers.
- Excellent driving record.
- Conducted daily safety inspection and vehicle maintenance.
Trustworthy
- Transported children to and from school safely, on time, with no traffic accidents.
- Collected payments when delivering office products to customers.
Customer Service
- Developed good relationships with customers.
- Followed up on customer questions or complaints.
Dependable
- Maintained a reputation for responsibility.
- Delivered 98% of shipments on time with a low return/damage rate.
- Worked well under stressful situations such as driving in heavy traffic or short deadlines.
- Able to lift 100 pounds.
Employment History
2011 – Present Delivery Driver Smart Office Products, Sparkling Spring, CA
2010 – 2011 Driver Montessori School, Sparkling Spring, CA
2008 – 2010 Driver Amy’s Flowers, Sparkling Spring, CA
2007 – 2008 Driver Jack’s Pizza, Sparkling Spring, CA
Education and Training
Sparkling Spring High School
Community Driving School, Defensive Driving
Combination Resume Example
This sample resume is designed to incorporate the best features of the chronological and functional resume alike. Notice that this combination resume example is very easy to read, and though the information it contains is quite basic, it summarizes skills and highlights experiences that directly relate to the writer’s job objective. As with other examples of resumes provided, each of the jobs and duties listed begins with an action word. Unlike the other resume examples provided, this resume belongs to someone with no paid job experience. Even so, the writer effectively conveys information about her skills, increasing her odds of winning interviews.
Keep in mind that this combination resume sample is provided as a tool you can use to get started. Be certain that you thoughtfully plan your resume to showcase your special skills.
SHIRLEY MARSHALL
12344 Vine Street
Tucson, AZ, 85725
(510)-555-1234
email: SMarshall7@test.net
SUMMARY
Dependable, skilled General Office Worker with over ten years of transferable experience. Proven communication, clerical, and customer service skills in a variety of setting. Positive, personable attitude with a history of producing quality results and satisfied customers. Computer literate.
SELECTED SKILLS
General Office
- Scheduled appointments
- Paid invoices and maintained accurate financial records
- Answered phones and took messages
- Organized and implemented meetings efficiently
- Created documents and prepared reports using WordPerfect and MS Word
- Welcomed visitors in a friendly, courteous manner
- Provided clients with desired information in a timely, efficient manner
- Assisted customers with concerns
- Established friendly, lasting relationships with clientele and vendors
Communication
- Utilized email as an effective tool for communication
- Answered phones in a professional, courteous manner
- Demonstrated ability to express ideas and influence action in a team environment
- Established rapport with diverse groups and individuals
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
General Office Volunteer Veterans of Foreign Wars – Tucson, AZ 4 years
Event Coordinator Neighborhood Watch – Phoenix, AZ 5 years
Elected Secretary Parent Teachers Association – Phoenix, AZ 6 years
Group/Activities Leader Boy Scouts of America – Phoenix, AZ 6 years
Family Manager Self-employed – Phoenix, AZ 8 years
EDUCATION
High School Diploma: St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Phoenix, AZ