Adams Resume Almanac

ADAMS

RESUME

ALMANAC

Second Edition

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The Adams resume almanac / [the editors of Adams Media].-- 2nd ed.

p. cm.

ISBN 1-59337-291-4

1. Résumés (Employment) 2. Cover letters. I. Adams Media.

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Special thanks to the following contributors: Christine Roane, The Bakos Group, Springfield, Massachusetts; Dorothy Malcolm, Career Pro, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts; Cheryl Comstock and Jaquelyn Larson, The Focus Group, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Deborah Shapiro, Parnell Personnel Consultants, Inc., Newton, Massachusetts.

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Contents

How to Use This Book

PART 1: All About Resumes

Chapter 1

Writing Your Resume

Chapter 2

Resume Makeovers

PART II: All About Cover Letters

Chapter 3

Writing Your Cover Letter

Chapter 4

Cover Letter Samples

PART III: Sample Resumes

Chapter 5

Resumes for Special Situations

50-Plus Candidate (Management)

All Employment at One Company (Administration)

All Employment at One Company (Financial Analyst)

All Employment at One Company (Vice President)

At-Home Dad Re-entering the Work Force (Sales)

At-Home Mom Re-entering the Work Force (Interior Design)

At-Home Mom Re-entering the Work Force (Nursing)

Career Changer (Advertising)

Career Changer (Computer Programming)

Career Changer (Daycare)

Career Changer (Education)

Career Changer (Fashion Design)

Career Changer (International Business)

Career Changer (Nursing)

Career Changer (Public Relations)

Career Changer (Publishing)

Career Changer (Travel)

Curriculum Vitae (College Administrator)

Curriculum Vitae (Doctor)

Displaced Homemaker (Administration)

Displaced Homemaker (Caretaking)

Displaced Homemaker (Food Service)

Displaced Homemaker (Management)

Former Small Business Owner (Desktop Publishing)

Former Small Business Owner (Environmental Sciences)

Freelancer (Broadcasting)

Freelancer (Publishing)

Frequent Job Changer (Copywriter)

Gaps In Employment History (Editor)

Immigrant (Senior Accountant)

Laid Off (Recruiter)

Military Background (Intelligence Specialist)

Military Background (Supervisor)

No Clear Career Path (Accounting)

No Clear Career Path (Human Resources)

Overseas Employment History (Field Administrator)

Part-Time Employment History (Retail Manager)

Physically Challenged (Broadcasting)

Physically Challenged (Engineering)

Physically Challenged (Medical Research)

Retiree Re-entering the Work Force (Principal)

Short Employment History (Legal Assistant)

Short Employment History (Operations Clerk)

Temporary Employment History (Administration)

Weak Educational Background (Assistant Manager)

Weak Educational Background (Money Market Accountant)

Chapter 6

Accounting and Finance

Accountant (General)

Accountant (Senior)

Accounting Assistant

Accounting Clerk

Accounting Manager (Funds)

Accounting Manager (General)

Accounts Payable Clerk (General)

Accounts Payable Clerk (Senior)

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Actuarial Analyst

Assistant Portfolio Manager

Audit Manager

Auditor (Internal)

Auditor (IRS)

Bank Administrator

Bank Treasurer

Billing Clerk

Billing Supervisor

Bookkeeper (Agency)

Bookkeeper (General)

Bookkeeping Clerk

Budget Analyst

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Collections Officer

Credit Analyst

Credit Manager

Financial Analyst

Financial Consultant (Consumer Markets)

Financial Consultant (General)

Financial Manager (General)

Financial Planner (Health)

Insurance Underwriter (General)

Insurance Underwriter (Senior)

Investment Broker

Junior Accountant

Loan Administrator

Loan Servicer

Management Accountant (Airline)

Management Accountant (Restaurant)

Mortgage Underwriter

Payroll Manger

Staff Auditor

Stock Broker

Tax Accountant

Tax Inspector

Vice President of Administration and Finance

Vice President of Finance

Chapter 7

Administration

Administrative Assistant (Department of Health)

Administrative Assistant (Education)

Administrative Assistant (Investments)

Administrative Assistant (Personnel)

Administrative Assistant (Recent Grad)

Administrative Assistant (Wholesale Distributor)

Administrative Director

Bank Teller

Data Entry Supervisor

Dispatcher (Medical)

Dispatcher (Terminal/Freight)

Executive Assistant

Executive Secretary (Banking)

Executive Secretary (Sales)

File Clerk

General Office Clerk

Inventory Control Analyst

Mailroom Supervisor

Office Manager (Computers)

Office Manager (Construction)

Office Manager (General)

Office Manager (International Business)

Office Manager (Legal)

Order Entry Clerk

Receptionist (General)

Receptionist (Imports)

Receptionist (Salon)

Secretary (Computers)

Secretary (Hospital)

Secretary (Production)

Secretary (Senior)

Shipping/Receiving Expediter

Staff Assistant

Stenographer

Telephone Operator

Ticket Agent

Typist

Vice President of Administration

Chapter 8

Communications

Assistant Editor

Associate Editor

Author

Broadcast Producer

Columnist

Copyeditor

Correspondent

Editor

Editorial Director

Events Planner

Information Support Specialist

Journalist

Managing Editor

Production Editor

Proofreader

Public Relations (Fundraising)

Public Relations (Special Events)

Public Relations Assistant

Publicist

Radio Announcer

Radio Program Director

Reporter

Symposium Coordinator

Television Director

Television Producer

Television Production Engineer

Translator

Typesetter

Writer

Chapter 9

Computers and Information Technology

Applications Programmer (General)

Applications Programmer (Senior)

Applications Programmer (Senior)

Developmental Engineer

Director of Information Services

Hardware Engineer

Lan Administrator

Manager of Unix Network Administration

MIS Manager

Manager of Information Technology

Network Administrator

Operations Analyst

Project Manager

Sales Engineer

Subcontractor (Programming)

Systems Analyst (Custom Products)

Systems Analyst (Industrial)

Systems Engineer

Systems Programmer

Technical Engineer

Web Developer

Chapter 10

Education and Library Science

Archivist

Art Instructor

Assistant Dean of Students

Coach

College Professor

Computer Teacher

Daycare Worker

Developmental Educator

ESL Teacher

Foreign Language Teacher

Guidance Counselor

Head Teacher

Librarian

Library Technician

Music Teacher

Nanny

Physical Education Teacher

Principal

School Psychologist

Special Needs Educator

Teacher (Preschool)

Teacher (Kindergarten)

Teacher (Elementary School)

Teacher (Elementary School)

Teacher (Middle School)

Teacher (High School)

Teacher (High School)

Teacher Aide

Tutor

Vocational Counselor

Chapter 11

Engineering

Aerospace Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Managerial)

Electrical Engineer (Product Development)

Electronics Engineer (Experienced)

Electronics Engineer (Recent Grad)

Engineering Consultant

Environmental Engineer

Facilities Engineer

Field Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Marine Engineer

Materials Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Costing and Standards)

Mechanical Engineer (Transportation)

Nuclear Engineer

Petroleum Engineer

Plastics Engineer

Product Engineer

Chapter 12

Executive and Managerial

Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Vice President (Banking)

Assistant Vice President (Commercial Finance)

Branch Manager (Restaurant)

Branch Manager (Temporary Services)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Operations Officer

Claims Examiner

Controller (General)

Controller (International)

Director of Operations

District Manager

Executive Marketing Director

Field Assurance Coordinator

Food Service Manager

General Manager (Nightclub)

General Manger (Printing Company)

General Manager (Furniture Company)

HMO Administrator

Hospital Administrator

Import/Export Manager

Insurance Claims Controller

Insurance Coordinator

Inventory Control Manager

Management Consultant

Manager (Nonprofit and Charities)

Manufacturing Manager (Automotive)

Manufacturing Manager (Computer)

Operations Manager (Distributor)

Operations Manager (Financial Services)

Operations Manager (Human Services)

President (Banking)

President (Marketing)

Product Manager

Production Manager

Program Manager

Project Manager

Property Manager

Regional Manager

Retail Store Manager

Service Manager

Telecommunications Manager

Transportation Manager

Vending Manager

Vice President (Construction)

Vice President (Sales and Marketing)

Warehouse Manager

Chapter 13

Health and Medical

Cardiologist

Chiropractor

Clinical Director

Dental Assistant

Dental Hygienist (A)

Dental Hygienist (B)

Dental Technician

Dentist

Dietary Technician

Dietician

Emergency Medical Technician

Fitness Instructor

Health Services Coordinator

Home Health Aide

Hospital Supervisor

Lab Technician

Medical Records Clerk

Medical Technologist

MRI Coordinator

Nurse (Cardiac)

Nurse (Home Health Care)

Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)

Nurse (Medical/Surgical)

Nurse (Psychiatric)

Nurse (Psychogeriatric)

Nursing Administrator

Nursing Aide

Nursing Home Manager

Nursing Supervisor

Nutritionist

Occupational Therapist

Optician

Orthodontist

Pediatrician

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapist (General)

Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)

Physician’s Assistant

Psychiatrist

Respiratory Therapist

Speech Pathologist

Surgeon

Veterinarian

Veterinary Assistant

Chapter 14

Human Resources

Assistant Personnel Officer

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

Benefits Coordinator

Compensation Manager

Director of Human Resources

Employer Relations Representative

Employment Consultant (General)

Employment Consultant (Specialized)

Facility Manager

Job Placement Officer

Labor Relations Specialist

Personnel Consultant

Personnel Manager

Recruiter (Agency)

Recruiter (Human Resources Department)

Recruiter (Human Resources Department)

Training Coordinator

Training Specialist

Vice President of Human Resources

Chapter 15

Legal and Protective Services

Assistant Attorney General

Attorney (Civil Law)

Attorney (Commercial Law)

Attorney (Environmental Law)

Attorney (Labor Relations)

Contracts Manager

Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer/Peer Counselor

Court Officer

Court Reporter

Firefighter

Guard

Law Clerk (Corporate and Contract Law)

Law Clerk (Criminal Law)

Law Clerk (Judicial)

Law Student

Legal Assistant

Legal Secretary (Civil Law)

Legal Secretary (General Law)

Loss Prevention Manager

Ombudsperson

Paralegal (Civil Law)

Paralegal (Corporate Law)

Paralegal (Real Estate Law)

Paralegal (State Department)

Patent Agent

Police Officer (Municipal)

Police Sergeant

Security Manager

Chapter 16

Marketing and Sales

Account Executive

Account Manager

Account Representative

Ad Copywriter (Direct Mail)

Advertising Assistant

Advertising Coordinator

Advertising Manager

Assistant Account Executive

Callback Representative

Director of Subsidiary Rights

Insurance Agent

Manufacturing Representative

Market Research Analyst

Marketing and Sales Director

Marketing Assistant

Marketing Consultant

Marketing Director

Marketing Intern

Marketing Manager

Merchandising Manager

Product Developer

Purchasing Agent

Real Estate Appraiser

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Manager

Regional Account Manager

Regional Sales Manager

Retail Buyer

Sales Administrator

Sales Assistant (Equity)

Sales Assistant (General)

Sales Assistant (Investment)

Sales Executive

Sales Manager (Engineering)

Sales Manager (Industrial)

Sales Representative (Computers)

Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals)

Sales Representative (Technical)

Salesperson

Senior Account Manager

Tele-Interviewer

Telemarketer

Telemarketing Director

Travel Agent (A)

Travel Agent (B)

Vice President of Marketing

Vice President of Sales (Furniture)

Vice President of Sales (Pharmaceuticals)

Wholesale Buyer

Chapter 17

Science

Agricultural Scientist

Astronomer

Chemist (Analytical)

Chemist (Instrumentation and Computer Science)

Chemistry Research Assistant

Conservation Scientist

Farm Manager

Forest Scientist

Forester/Park Ranger

Geologist

Geophysicist

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Technician

Marine Biologist

Meterologist

Physicist

Research Associate

Science Writer

Zoologist

Chapter 18

Service

Cashier

Caterer

Chef (Assistant)

Chef (Executive)

Chef (Pastry)

Cosmetologist

Customer Service Manager

Customer Service Representative (Credit)

Customer Service Representative (Sales)

Fast Food Worker

Flight Attendant (Lead)

Flight Attendant (Reserve)

Food Inspector

Hairstylist

Health Club Manager

Hotel Clerk

Hotel Concierge

Hotel Manager (Front Desk)

Hotel Manager (Housekeeping)

Restaurant Manager (Fast Food)

Restaurant Manager (Fine Dining)

Sanitation Inspector

Waitperson

Chapter 19

Social and Human Services

Case Manager

Case Worker/Legal Advocate

Counselor (Career Changer)

Counselor (Mental Health)

Counselor (School)

Economic Development Coordinator

Human Services Worker (General)

Human Services Worker (Juvenile and Family)

Program Coordinator

Program Director

Psychiatric Counselor

Psychologist

Social Worker (Juvenile)

Social Worker (School)

Therapist

Urban Planner

Chapter 20

Students

College Student Applying for an Internship

Recent Grad School Grad (Communications).

Recent Grad School Grad (Criminal Justice)

Recent Grad School Grad (Finance)

Recent Grad School Grad (Journalism)

Recent Grad School Grad (Marketing)

Recent Grad School Grad (Sociology)

Recent High School Grad (Administration)

Recent High School Grad (Child Care)

Recent High School Grad (Public Relations)

Recent High School Grad (Service)

Recent MBA (A)

Recent MBA (B)

Recent MBA (C)

Recent MBA (D)

Recent MBA (E)

Recent MBA (F)

Recent MBA (G)

Some College But No Degree (Accounting)

Some College But No Degree (Administration)

Some College But No Degree (Management)

Transfer Student

Accounting Major

African-American Studies Major

Anthropology Major

Art History Major

Biology Major

Business Administration Major

Business Management Major

Chemistry Major

Classical Civilization Major

Classics Major

Communications Major

Computer Science Major

Criminal Justice Major

Culinary Arts Major

Earth Science Major

Economics Major

Education Major

Electrical Engineering Major

English Literature Major

English Major

Finance Major

Food Science Major

Geography Major

Gerontology Major

History Major

International Relations Major

Journalism Major

Linguistics Major

Management Information Systems (MIS) Major

Marketing Major

Mathematics Major

Mechanical Engineering Major

Music Major

Nursing Major

Nutrition Major

Occupational Therapy Major

Philosophy Major

Physical Therapy Major

Physics Major

Psychology Major

Sociology Major

Speech Major

Statistics Major

Studio Art Major

Theater Major

Theology Major

Western Civilization Major

Women’s Studies Major

Chapter 21

Technical

Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Pilot

Architect

Broadcast Technician

Building Inspector

Drafter

Electrician

Electronic Equipment Repairer

Engineering Technician

Landscape Architect

Millwright

Precision Inspector

QA Test Technician

Quality Control Inspector

Research and Development Technician

Surveyor

Technical Illustrator

Technical Instructor

Technical Support Specialist

Technical Writer

Telecommunications Consultant (Cable)

Telecommunications Consultant (General)

Chapter 22

Visual and Performing Arts

Actor

Art Administrator

Art Director

Choreographer

Comedian

Commercial Artist/Instructor

Dancer

Desktop Publisher

Fashion Designer

Film Production Assistant

Graphic Artist/Designer (A)

Graphic Artist/Designer (B)

Interior Designer

Model

Musician

Photographer

Production Coordinator

Production (Tour) Manager

Talent Agent

Theatrical Director

Visual Artist

Chapter 23

Resumes in the Electronic Age

Advertising Account Executive E-Resume

Financial Planner E-Resume

Pharmaceutical Sales E-Resume

How to Use This Book

The Adams Resume Almanac, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to crafting a job-winning resume. To get the most from this book, we suggest you begin by looking over Part I: All About Resumes and Part II: All About Cover Letters. In these pages you will find general guidelines for writing more effective cover letters and resumes, examples of different resume formats, four resume makeovers, fifty sample cover letters, and more.

From there, you can focus on your own special situation (your occupation, your status as a student or career changer etc.) by turning to Part III: Sample Resumes. Look to chapter(s) that are applicable and try to find a resume format that best suits your experience and job objective.

It should be emphasized that you need not strictly adhere to one resume. The advantage of having so many different styles and formats is that you can pick and choose elements form numerous resumes and custom design your resume to fit your needs.

Part 1

All About Resumes

Chapter 1

Writing Your Resume

When filing a position in today’s competitive job market, a recruiter will often have one hundred or more applicants, but time to only interview the five or ten most promising ones. So the recruiter will have to reject most applicants after a brief skimming of their resumes. You could say that the resume is more the recruiter’s tool for eliminating candidates than the candidate’s tool for gaining consideration.

Unless you have phoned and talked to the recruiter—which you should do whenever you can—you will be chosen or rejected for an interview entirely on the basis of your resume and cover letter. Needless to say, each must be outstanding.

Resume Length

Unless you are applying for a top-level position, your resume should ideally fit onto a single page. If your resume is too long, you should consider trimming the content. Keep in mind that your resume is not meant to be a comprehensive, detailed history or your career, but a summary of your experience, qualifications, and skills.

Paper Size

Use standard 8½ x 11 paper. Recruiters handle hundreds of resumes; if yours is on a smaller sheet, it is likely to be lost in the pile, and if it’s oversized, it may get crumpled and have trouble fitting in a company’s files.

Paper Color

White and ivory are the only paper colors considered acceptable by everyone for resumes and cover letters.

Paper Quality

Standard, inexpensive office paper (20 pound bond) is generally acceptable for most positions. Executive and top-level positions may require more expensive stationery papers with a heavier weight or special grain.

Typesetting

Modern photocomposition typesetting gives you the clearest, sharpest image, a wide variety of type styles and effects such as italics, boldfacing, and book-like justified margins. Although, typesetting is considered by some to be the best resume preparation process, it is the most expensive and least flexible. A typeset resume needs to be reset with every change.

Computers, Word Processing, and Desktop Publishing

The most flexible way to type your resume is on a computer or word processor. This allows you to make changes almost instantly, and to store different drafts on disk. Word processing and desktop publishing systems also give you many different options that a typewriter does not, such as boldfacing for emphasis, different fonts or typefaces, and justified margins.

The end result, however, will be largely determined by the quality of the printer you use. A dot matrix printer is inappropriate for a resume because the type is much rougher than that of a typewriter. You need at least letter quality type. (Do not use a near letter quality printer.) Laser printers provide the best quality letter from a computer.

Typing

Household typewriters and office typewriters with nylon or other cloth ribbons are not acceptable for typing your resume you will have printed. If for some reason you decide against word processing or typesetting, hire a professional.

Printing

Find the best quality offset printing process available. Do not make your copies on an office photocopier. Only the personnel office may see the resume you mail; everyone else may only see a copy of it. Copies of copies quickly become illegible. Some professionally maintained, very high quality photocopiers are of adequate quality, if you are in a rush, but top quality offset printing is best.

Proofreading Is Essential

Whether you typed it yourself or paid to have it produced professionally, mistakes on resumes can be embarrassing, particularly when something critical (such as your name) is misspelled. No matter how much money you paid to have your resume written or typeset, you are the only one who will lose if there is a mistake. So proofread it as carefully as possible. Get a friend to help you read your draft aloud as your friend checks the proof copy. Then have your friend read aloud while you check. Next, read it word by word to check spelling and punctuation.

If you are having your resume typed or typeset by a resume service or a printer, and you can’t bring a friend or take the time during the day to proof it, pay for it and take it home. Proof it there and bring it back later to have it corrected and printed.

If you wrote your resume on a word processing program, use the programs built in spell check feature to double check for spelling errors. Most quality word processors have this convenient feature, however, a spelling checker is not a substitute for proofreading your resume. It must still be proofread to ensure that there are no errors. (Bear in mind that a spelling checker cannot flag errors such as to for two or bills for skills.)

Type of Resumes

There are three basic types of resumes: The chronological and functional resume formats are probably best known; the chrono-functional resume is a more recent innovation that combines the two basic resume formats.

The Chronological Resume

The chronological resume is actually a reverse chronological resume—items are listed in reverse chronological order, with your most recent schooling or job first.

Names, dates, and places of employment are listed, and education and work experience are grouped separately.

This is the most common and readily accepted resume format. You should use a chronological resume if you have no large gaps in you work history and if your previous jobs relate to your current job objective. This format is a good choice for professionals moving up the career ladder.

The Functional Resume

Far less common is the functional resume. The functional resume focuses on the skills and talents you have developed and de-emphasizes job titles, employer names, and dates. The main purpose of a functional resume is to better the chances of candidates whose qualifications might look weak on a chronological resume or who are in the midst of a career change and wish to deflect attention from recent employment experience. For example, an army office, a teacher, or a homemaker seeking a position at a large corporation might choose a functional resume.

The Chrono-functional Resume

The chrono-functional resume can be a powerful and flexible tool for the job seeker with a solid employment background and special skills he/she wants to emphasize. Like the chronological resume, it chronologically lists job history and education, while allowing the jobseeker to highlight what makes his/her qualifications especially marketable.

This type of resume is a good choice for recent college graduates with some job experience, career changers, and at-home parents returning to the job market.

What Comes First?

If you are a recent college grad, your education should appear first and should be outlined in considerable detail. Experience should only be listed first when you have at least two years of full-time career experience. Job experience should be listed in reverse chronological order, with your most recent job emphasized most.

Show Dates and Locations

Unless you are using the functional resume format, your resume should clearly show the dates and locations of your employment. List the dates of your employment and education on the left of the page; put the names of the companies you worked for and the schools you attended a few spaces to the right of the dates. Lastly, align the city and state where you studied or worked with the right margin.

Avoid Sentences and Large Blocks of Type

Your resume will be scanned, not read. Short concise phrases are much more effective than long-winded sentences. Consider the difference between these two examples"

Long-winded

Over the course of the months of December 2004 and January 2005, I completely redid the inventory system at my place of employment, which ended up resulting in a final savings of a great deal of money, perhaps $10,000. It was also considerably easier to perform office tasks efficiently under the new arrangements, not only for myself, but also for others who worked with me at the store.

Clear and concise

Winter 2004:

Designed and implemented new inventory system, resulting in a cost savings of approximately $10,000 and increased employee efficiency.

Make sure that everything is easy to find. Avoid paragraphs longer than six lines and never go ten or more lines in a paragraph. If you have more than six lines of information about one job or school, rewrite the information into two or more paragraphs.

Highlight Relevant Skills and Responsibilities

Slant your past accomplishments toward the type of position that you hope to obtain. Do you hope to supervise people? If so, state how many people, performing what functions, you have supervised.

Bear in mind that your resume is an advertisement for yourself, not an affidavit. Do not feel compelled to list every job you’ve ever had. Instead, focus on the positions you’ve had that relate to your current objective or that speak most positively of your experience.

Education

If you have many years of professional experience related to your current job objective, listing your education is optional. For instance, the Chief Executive Office of a major corporation with over twenty years experience need not include his/her education on a resume.

However, if you are recent college graduate, your educational credentials should be the focal point of your resume. Be sure to mention degrees received and any honors or specials awards. Note individual courses or research projects that might be relevant for employers. For instance, if you are a liberal arts major, be sure to mention any courses you may have taken in such areas as accounting, statistics, computer programming, or mathematics, even if theses do not reflect your main interests at school.

Should You Include a Job Objective?