An entry-level resume can be used by many such as graduating seniors and employees changing from one career to another. When writing this type of resume a goal is to ensure clear details are provided. The best way to begin any resume is to determine what will be needed on a one-page resume first. Afterward it is best to use a pen and paper then structure each section. The below layout can be used as an example:
Angie Smith
234 Any Street, Suite #567
Any Town, NY, 12345
Home Phone: 567-789-0123
Cell Phone: 234-987-6543
Email: abc@yourmail.com
EDUCATION
Smithfield College: Appleton, KS
BS Chemistry; 2007; G.P.A: 3.8
Concentration: Pre Medical Studies
Sound River Regional High School: Merrifield, NH
Regents Diploma with Salutatorian Status; 2003; G.P.A: 4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABC Incorporated, Sales/Support Associate, Marconia, VT
June 2007 - Present
- Recruited new clients.
- Managed all facets of client support while establishing and maintaining a professional rapport.
- Performed financial analyses and reports and advised clients accordingly.
BDE Safety Supplies, Administrative Assistant, Merrifield, NH
June 1999 - June 2007 (Summers)
- Answered phone calls, greeting clients, and scheduled appointments.
- Assisted with purchasing of safety supplies and processed client orders.
- Managed financial bookkeeping for the company using QuickBooks.
SKILLS
Computer Skills
Windows 2000/XP and Windows Vista, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, QuickBooks.
Relevant Test Scores
SAT: Quantitative Reasoning 99 percentile, GRE Quantitative Reasoning 95 percentile.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Coach - Marconia School; Girl's Youth Hockey
Assistant Coach - Smithfield College; Women's Varsity Hockey Team
The resume shown is taken from an example from About.com and modified. The goal of a resume is to obtain an interview, not to write out your life story. The goal in job finding - practice, patience, and persistence!
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