For some reason I keep finding people who continue to ask me for help with either a) finding them a job or b) creating a resume for them. Honestly though it is not hard to create a resume. I am going to share the important points to have on your resume along with an example of a brief resume with some of my experience in the past. Now keep in mind in the example below I did not list every single job, nor every single certificate/license/award etc. that I have received. I only choose to use a select few just so you could see how you would list multiple different items. I also use to work three jobs at a time so I do have a lot of jobs I can use on my resume depending on what the job I am applying to is. However, for this example I am just going to use five jobs that I have worked at in different time frames.

1- List your name and contact information (I always state that I am also allowed to work in the US)

2- List your most recent work experience along with a brief description of Responsibilities of the job along with a few skills.

3- Next list your education experience

4- List your skills. This includes speaking different language, knowledge of certain programs, certificates/awards you have received etc.

5- After all of this is listed our main body is done. From here you want to groups certain things. Therefore, you would mark “Work Experience” as a group, then “Schooling” would be another group and “Skills” would also be another group etc. Once you figure out what needs to be grouped you can then choose to create a heading title for the group then decide to italicize or bold any other smaller titles. For example, I made bold the actual jobs.

6- Lastly you do want a cover letter. Which I will go over in another blog, along with a list of references. I always say at least 3-5 references. They do not have to be previous coworkers or even supervisors. Heck almost all of my previous supervisors have left all of the jobs I worked too, therefore no one would be able to get a hold of them if I listed my previous jobs phone number to contact them at.

*Tip: List EVERYTHING in CHRONOLOGICAL order! Meaning the oldest job goes last. The most recent job comes first!*

Quick Example Resume

Rachel O’Donnell

Mission Viejo, CA

L**********@gmail.com

1(30*)***-***0

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Experience

April 2017 – present

Content Producer/Social Media Influencer – Freelancer/Publisher

Oceanside, CA

Experience working with multiple brands in travel, fashion, health, and cosmetic industry. Worked with clients both nationally and internationally to help create traffic with their brands, wrote guest articles for specific brands, created engaging and relevant content based on what was assigned. Worked with brands and online business to build their traffic and social media presence, created content including videos, articles, professional photos and business resources to advertise specific brands. Maintains personal blogging and social media websites.

MARCH 2016 – PRESENT

Actress/Model – FREELANCE

Oceanside, CA

Promote various brands, products and services in print, social-media, television commercials. Meet with clients to establish vision and direction. Worked with producers, photographers, designers, MUAs, and coordinators to achieve creative vision. Maintained schedules, learned routines/backstage routines and transitions for shows.

Key Achievements

· North America Body Painting Championship

· Forever 21 Runway Show

· Traveled to NC, SC, CA, Mexico

Oct 2015 – Oct 2017

GSE-4 Teacher – MCCS Camp Lejeune CDC

Jacksonville, NC

Child & Youth Program Assistant, implemented and leaded planned activities for participants, prepared curriculum and program material. Prepared/implemented program options for children with special requirements, participated in conferences with parents and staff, promoted safety, fitness health and nutrition practices, assisted in achieving and maintaining DOD Certification and national accreditation. Completed all training requirements for Marine Corps Standardized Module.

Education

May 2020

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Marketing (Current online classes during COVID shutdown)

May 2020

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Marine Biology (Current online classes during COVID shutdown)

April 2019

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Associates, Fine Arts/Humanities

June 2017

Coastal Carolina Community College

Jacksonville, NC

Business Administration

June 2015

Henry C. Conrad Schools of Science

Wilmington, DE

High School Diploma (Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine)

Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine

Bio-Technology

Marine Biology

Pathways (Co-op, school 2 hours in am/ then would go to job)

Medical Assistant & Receptionist – Progressive Health of Delaware

Wilmington, DE

M-W-F (10:30 am – 5:30 pm), T-Th (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)

Welcomed patients and visitors, scheduled appointments, checked patients in/out, filed and retrieved medical records, maintained patient files, recorded patient’s medical history, verified insurance information, preformed preliminary physical tests, safeguarded medical records, provided diagnostic and procedure codes for billing.

Physical Therapist Assistant – Christiana Care Rehab

Newark, DE

T-TH (11:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Demonstrate/instruct exercises with patients, created a goal plan associated with diagnosis, documented patient progress, made observation on ROM to offer recommendations for improvements, assisted with patient’s treatment through prescribed exercises and strength training while all under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Provided education and answered patients’ questions when necessary.

Awards:

Phi Theta Kappa (2019) Deans List (2017)

Appreciation of the Marine Corps (2016) National Honor Society (May 2011)

Certifications:

CPR/AED/First Aid (2013-2019)

Skills

· Chinese – 9 years’ experience

· Experienced freelancer and entrepreneur

· Excellent communication skills

· Creative artistic visionary with editorial mindset

· Excellent people skills

· Quick Learner

· Self-directed

· Microsoft proficiency

· Professional and mature

Activities

· Likes to Learn

· Surfing

· Reading

· Traveling

· Cooking