Basic Functional Resume Format* Showcases achievements and major skills from the top.
* Clearly states your strong suits.
* Employer does not need to read through boring job details.
* States (through summary) all you will bring to the table.
* Only brief mention of company names and positions held.
This resume type is ideal when:
* Wishing to change careers, for those who job-jump.
* Wishing to make only a minor change in job direction.
* Highly recommended by resume writing professionals.
* Used as an effective aid in achieving a new direction or goal.
This resume type is not ideal when:
* Read by a more conservative employer looking for more information on each of your jobs.
Example of a Functional Resume
Janice P. Smythe
1692 Banff Rd., Portland, OR 97208
(555)823-6169
jsmythe@msn.com
Insurance Law Practices:
· Directed management on insurance company policy and legality of key insurance transactions.
· Evaluated critical legal decisions and implemented necessary changes in insurance clauses.
· Directed claims department in appropriate filing procedures to identify against over-payments.
· Initiated formatting and wording of all critical legal documents such as insurance claim contracts.
Corporate Law Practices:
· Created and developed key corporate law structure policy and procedure, wrote landmark manual on corporate legal rights.
· Retained as leading law agent for several major corporations in wide variety of essential law transactions.
Real Estate Law Practices:
· Performed multi-million dollar sale and transfer of prime commercial property.
· Performed detailed ownership and transfer searches.
· Created and executed appropriate forms for commercial deeds, mortgages, and leases.
· Acting trustee of multi-million dollar commercial property and recommended help funds for investment.
Work Experience:
· 1985-Present: Commercial Underwriters of America, Inc., New York, NY -- Head of Insurance Services
Education:
· 1984: University of California Law School. LL.B., Insurance Law Policies, Corporate Law Policies, Estate Planning and Income Tax Policies.
· 1992: University of California. BA Degree, Major: Geography
References on Request
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Sample Actors Cover Letter
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An Electronic Resume will not be read by an employer until it has, first, been scanned by a computer. More and more, employers are opting for this method of finding the best candidate for their position. Even when your qualifications are especially good, and you are very confident that you are the best candidate for the position, unless your resume meets with the standard in formatting, your resume will *not* reach the employer's desk. Those that are not aware of how to format an Electronic Resume, even with stellar qualifications, will never be called in for that important interview.
Below are the elements necessary to meet the Electronic Resume standard:
Write using Nouns and not Verbs -- Nouns are the dominant words in a scannable resume. Use descriptive words such as bookkeeping, supervisor and Pratt & Lambert.
Use of Descriptors -- Use keywords such as education, skill-set, experience, talents and abilities. These are the words employers look for when wanting to fill a position. Use plenty of keywords. The more, the better!
Fancy is Out -- Scan able resumes are very conservatively written. Do not decorate and do not use uncommon typefaces. Use only white or beige paper, do not underline and do not use italics.
Use Simple Design -- The computer will read text and not graphics. Anything that is complex, such as tables and leader dots, should be excluded.
Avoid Abbreviations -- With the exception of very common abbreviations, such as, BA (Bachelor of Arts,) use full terms.
Write your Name First and then your Contact Info on a Separate Line
Make Good use of White Space -- Leave ample space between sections for the computer to pick up that one section has ended and another has started.
Write using Proper Language -- Use common words that all people will understand.
Three to Four Page Resume is Acceptable -- The hard and fast "one-page" resume rule no longer applies. Electronic resumes run 3-4 pages in length.
A separate section of this ebook will be devoted to a variety of different resume types and formats. This will give you full creative licensee to select what suits you best. Getting the basics down first, though, is every bit as important as the final product that you will create using this ebook.
The more creative that you will be in writing about yourself, your credentials, your experience and everything else of importance to a prospective employer, the better.
This next section will deal with the *why and where for* in writing specific information in a variety of ways. There will be something of interest here for everyone.
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Sample Agriculture Cover Letter
Sample Automotive Mechanics Cover Letter
Sample Aviation Cover Letter
Sample Bartenders Cover Letter
Sample Beautician Cover Letter
Sample Casino Cover Letter
Sample Chefs Cover Letter
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Sample Cover Letters
