RESUME WORKSHEET
Complete each section as you want this information to appear on your resume itself. Be complete. Do not use
abbreviations unless necessary. Be brief. Emphasize your accomplishments and skills that are directly related
to the job that you want.
IDENTIFICATION
List these as you want them to appear on your resume. Include the area code for your phones number. If you
provide more than one phone number, give brief explanations such as: Home #, Cell #, etc. If you include an e-
mail address, make sure it is professional in appearance.
Full Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
E-mail Address
JOB OBJECTIVE
If you know what you want to do, very specifically, write a job or career objective. If you don’t know what you
want to do, you are better off not having a job or career objective unless the application specifically requests
that you state one.
Sample Objectives:
To obtain a position in the field of computer repair and electronics that will utilize my recent education
and previous work experience.
Seeking a receptionist or clerical position that will allow me to utilize my office skills and experience
that I have acquired.
Pharmacist – with nine years of experience that will result in increased efficiency.
Entry level position in soft-goods retailing
General sales manager for machine tool manufacturer
Possible Objective #1
Possible Objective #2
Possible Objective #3
WORK EXPERIENCE
Begin with your most recent work experiences and work back in time. Devote more space to recent jobs or jobs
that are more relevant to support the job you want now.
For any dates on your resume, include the month and year only. Also, spell out the name of the month (i.e.
August 2008 to April 2010).
MOST RECENT JOB
Company Name
City & State
Dates of Employment
Job Title
Job Description
(Tell what you did, as
clearly and exactly as you
can. Emphasize results
and accomplishments
directly attributable to the
fact that you were there)
NEXT MOST RECENT JOB
Company Name
City & State
Dates of Employment
Job Title
Job Description
(Unless this job is
important in supporting
your current job objective,
be briefer with the
description. Eliminate
repetitions. List only
important results,
accomplishments, duties
or responsibilities).
THIRD MOST RECENT JOB
Company Name
City & State
Dates of Employment
Job Title
Job Description
(Unless this job is
important in supporting
your current job objective,
be briefer with the
description. Eliminate
repetitions. List only
important results,
accomplishments, duties
or responsibilities).
FOURTH MOST RECENT JOB
Company Name
City & State
Dates of Employment
Job Title
Job Description
(Unless this job is
important in supporting
your current job objective,
be briefer with the
description. Eliminate
repetitions. List only
important results,
accomplishments, duties
or responsibilities).
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Service
Rank
Inclusive Dates
(Include month & year.
Spell out the name of the
month).
Responsibilities
Demonstrated Skills
Accomplishments &
Significant Contributions
Reserve Status
EDUCATIONAL DATA
High School Name
City & State
Dates of Attendance
(Month & year only. Spell
out the name of the
month).
Degree or GED Obtained
Awards or Honors
College or Vocational
School Name
City & State
Dates of Attendance
(Month & year only. Spell
out the name of the month).
Degree or Certificate
Obtained
Demonstrated Skills or
Abilities
Student Activities
Awards or Honors
College or Vocational
School Name
City & State
Dates of Attendance
(Month & year only. Spell
out the name of the month).
Degree or Certificate
Obtained
Demonstrated Skills or
Abilities
Student Activities
Awards or Honors
COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Name of Organization
City & State
Dates of Participation
(Month & year only. Spell
out the name of the month).
Nature of Involvement &
Any Offices Held
Demonstrated Skills or
Abilities
Significant Contributions
& Achievements
Name of Organization
City & State
Dates of Participation
(Month & year only. Spell
out the name of the month).
Nature of Involvement &
Any Offices Held
Demonstrated Skills or
Abilities
Significant Contributions
& Achievements
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS
What non-school related organizations have you joined? Do you belong to a church group? Do you have
volunteer experience? Coaching experience? Tutoring or mentoring experience?
Foreign Languages &
Degree of Competency
Interests & Activities
(List interests & activities
that support your
objective).
Special Skills or Talents
(List the skills & talents
that support your
objective).
Special Awards or
Recognition
Achievement #1
How did you initially
become involved?
What did you do?
How did you do it?
What was especially
enjoyable about doing it?
Achievement #2
How did you initially
become involved?
What did you do?
How did you do it?
What was especially
enjoyable about doing it?
Achievement #3
How did you initially
become involved?
What did you do?
How did you do it?
What was especially
enjoyable about doing it?
REFERENCES
You do not need to include references on your resume. If space permits, you can add an optional statement
such as:
References available upon request.
Business and personal references are available and will be furnished upon request.
Excellent business and personal references are available.
GENERAL TIPS
Now that you have pulled together your information, think about how you want your resume to look. In
general, the format of your resume should be easy to read with only a quick glance. Here are some
conventional formatting tips:
Use a 12-point Times, Calibri or Arial font (these will be installed on most computers)
Use 1-inch margins
Use headings in bold, italics, or ALL CAPS to separate the sections of your resume
Generally, you don’t want more than 1 page unless you have extensive work history
Proofread your resume! Have someone else – like a career counselor or one of the Employment
Specialists at the Probation Office review your resume with you.
Be truthful – you want to present yourself in the best light possible but resist the temptation to embellish
your responsibilities or accomplishments.
