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bsellers_04
Jan 15, 2011, 05:38 AM
How would this resume apply to a Veteran who has been out of school for the last 7 yrs but has additional education and job experience outside of high school?

Wondergirl
Jan 15, 2011, 09:05 AM
How would this resume apply to a Veteran who has been out of school for the last 7 yrs but has additional education and job experience outside of high school?
The resume style can be changed to fit whatever is needed. I had adapted a standard resume to work for a high school student's college application. Do you want to see a standard resume for a job seeker who has been out in the workworld for a while?

bsellers_04
Jan 15, 2011, 10:08 AM
I am looking to do the FSU application resume as well.

Wondergirl
Jan 15, 2011, 10:40 AM
I am looking to do the FSU application resume as well.
Can you use the one I had posted (for the FSU applicant) as as guide for yourself?

Do you want me to post a standard one?

bsellers_04
Jan 15, 2011, 10:47 AM
I can use the old one I just was curious where it all would fit on there. I don't know if giving school supplies to the local population fell under community service or employment, should I list all my medals under awards and honors, and how would you word I went and did forensic evidence collection and mortuary affairs? Does it even matter that I qualified expert on marksmanship skills every year since 2003?

Wondergirl
Jan 15, 2011, 10:57 AM
I can use the old one I just was curious where it all would fit on there. I don't know if giving school supplies to the local population fell under community service or employment, should I list all my medals under awards and honors, and how would you word I went and did forensic evidence collection and mortuary affairs? Does it even matter that I qualified expert on marksmanship skills every year since 2003?
You can put all or most of that on a one-page resume. I'll post a standard one in a few minutes, and we can talk about adding your specifics to it.

Wondergirl
Jan 15, 2011, 11:16 AM
Set up whatever headings are appropriate for you. Here is a basic style. Vary centering or not, gold and italicize job titles, bold the headings, leave a good amount of white space --


Skills
> Offer professional-quality administrative assistant skills and excellent work ethic
> Am proficient, loyal, thorough
> Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
> Quickly comprehend new methods and procedures
> Work well independently, and effectively within team environments
> Possess very strong problem-solving skills
> Have basic computer knowledge


Work Experience
Title, Company, Location, Dates

e.g. --
Archivist, XYZ United, Plano, TX (02/06-06/09)
> Organized and filed photos
> Carefully separated photo batches
> Assigned locations for filing


Volunteer Experience
Volunteer position, Organization, Location, Dates
> Duties

e.g. --
Volunteer e-mailer, CatsPlus, Lima, Ohio (02/02-Present),
> Submitted grants to non-profit organizations for Haiti relief
> Kept charity organization in contact with supporters


Continuing Education
Xerox College, Lima, Ohio (2008-Present)