Your resume should be tailored to highlight your strengths with respect to the specific job opportunity you are applying for.
For example, if you are still in school, it is likely you will want to have a section for extracurricular activities. If you are returning to the workforce or changing careers the best format may not be the chronological style, but one that is organized by function.
Even though there is no one best format for all people and job opportunities, the following example follows a standard format and will work well for most people and positions:
| Harold Miller Buck 3714 Winterbrook Dr. Lawrence, KS 66047 913-555-1212 |
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| Employment Objective |
An entry level position as a Programmer Analyst |
| Education | MS, University of Minnesota, 1992 Major in Computer Science (3.75 GPA). BA, University of Southern Illinois, 1990 Major in Computer Science and Pure Mathematics (3.65 GPA). |
| Experience | University of Minnesota, 1992-Present Teaching Assitant Conducted problem sessions and office hours for undergraduate and graduate computer science courses. |
| Activities | Secretary of local chapter of ACM Volunteer lifeguard for American Red Cross |
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