Next to Last Position, 07/2009 - 02/2013
Company - Company City, State
Concentrate on including significant work responsibilities instead of repetitive, daily tasks.
If you are switching careers, highlight transferable skills applicable to the new job you are applying for. For example, if you did some customer service tasks, present your empathy and communication skills when seeking medical assistant jobs.
If you have a long work history, narrow your work experience to the last 10 years of your career.
Licenses
Depending on your career, licenses are required for particular jobs, such as teaching and cosmetology.
School, Institution, Company or Organization l Certification or Training Obtained - Year
Example:Associate of Arts in Hairstyling Long Island Beauty School Inc, Hempstead, NY - June 2017
Awards and Honors
This section is important for entry-level workers and for those who have received significant awards in their chosen field.
School, Institution, Company or Organization l Certification or Training Obtained - Year
If you want to boost your skills and want to demonstrate competency to do a specific job, certifications are particularly important.
School, Institution, Company or Organization l Certification or Training Obtained - Year
Example: CPR & First Aid Certified, American Heart Association - 2019
Contact Address: Jersey City 07304 Address: Jersey City 07304 Phone: 555-555-5555
Email: example@example.com
Skills
Review the job posting for the skills sought by the employer.
Feature skills of your own that match these key skills and are valuable in your profession.
Present six to eight skills in a bulleted list, and make sure to include soft, hard and technical skills.
See How to Write the Resume Skills Section of your Resume for more writing tips.
