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ABA's Resume Worksheet

Use the following form to help you generate the necessary information and thinking to produce an excellent resume.

Your Address:

Career Objective:

What is your ideal job or industry to work in?

List all the dates of schooling including any certificates or qualifications earned. If you are expecting to graduate soon, note that. Also note any distinctions.

Skills:
(Include software applications, foreign languages, professional skills or courses taken).

Internships and Volunteer Experience:

Employment History:
(List start and end dates, job title, employer name, duties performed and accomplishments. Accomplishments relate to any improvement you made in the working efficiency of the company or any new system initiated or any recognized promotion)

Interests:
(Hobbies, outside activities, interests. Only include those things that might be relevant to your application)

References:
(You should ideally include at least two references with any application on a sheet separate from your resume. Acceptable references include previous employers, college tutors or if absolutely necessary personal references such as friends of the family. The better the person's standing in the community, the more valuable the reference. References are requested at the stage of interview, do not send them with your resume and cover letter soliciting an interview.)

You should have enough information now to start constructing your resume. Please print out this page and use the information as you begin to write your resume. For more help creating your chronological resume, go to our "Resume Blueprint".

General Topics Before You Start

Preparation

Writing The Resume

Beyond The Basics

Trouble-Shooting The Resume

Sending Your Resume to Employers

Tips On E-mailing Your Resume

Extras

Resume Blunders: Or, Things Not To Say

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