Example of a
Good Outline for a Resume!

Your resume may or may not contain the same information. It will be laid out in a format
unique to the position for which you are applying. Designed to highlight your skills & qualifications.

This example of a good outline for a resume is designed to get your creative juices flowing.
It gives you an idea of the kind of information contained in a resume.

GEOFFREY L. WOODS 1217 Lakeland Drive Timbukto, TN 23567 Home: (222) 333-4444 Cell: (111) 555-7777 Email: geoffrey.woods@yourdomain.com

JOB/CAREER OBJECTIVE: HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: RELATED SKILLS: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: EDUCATION: ASSOCIATIONS OR MEMBERSHIPS: REFERENCES:

Target the objective to a specific job with a specific company (use exact job titles). Write a summary that highlights your qualifications and how they relate to the company. Write out your skills & qualifications using action statements targeting them to the job position. This is one of the most important areas of a resume. Begin with your current position or your most recent work, listing them in reverse chronological order. List all education that is relevant to the job position and start with your most recent. Include name of school, degree or certificate earned or pursuing & major area of study. List any relevant seminars, licenses, or credentials. Include any memberships or associations in which you participate. List any position you may have held like secretary, president, chairperson, etc. References are usually not included in a resume. However, do have some ready and make known that they are available upon request.