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What a resume tells you?
Sample resume #1
Victor Turner
28 Sunnynook Rd
Forrest Hill
North Shore 10011
Telephone: 021-********
E-mail: vicky@https://www.sodocs.net/doc/7b4031409.html,
OBJECTIVE:To obtain a full time position in a multinational which offers a professional working environment and enables me as a fresh graduate to grow while meeting the corporation goals.
EDUCATION:
FOREIGN TRADE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in International Trade September 1998- January 2003
Cumulative Grade Point Average : 7.8/10
Honors and Awards:
? Granted direct entrance to Foreign Trade University
? Steadily received scholarships for excellent students from Foreign Trade University
Significant coursework: Foreign trade economics, Foreign trade transaction techniques, Transportation and forwarding, Customs procedure, Business administration, Laws in foreign trade, International marketing, International economic relation, Foreign investment, Theories of finance and currency, Business operation analysis.
ACTIVITIES:
Foreign Trade University English Club September 2000-September 2001
President
? Organized club events including regular club get-togethers and special occasions such as Christmas, Valentine Day.
? Assisted other students to improve their English skills
? Won the 1st Prize in the City Festival of Foreign Language Speaking Clubs held by the Youth Cultural House
Member of Student Union - January 1999-January 2003
?Actively participated in many activities such as: Voluntary Saturday, Cultural Exchange, Charity.
? Raised fund to help children in flood-stricken areas.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Green Summer Campaign - Volunteer Summer 1999
? Taught and help poor children in rural areas.
? Responsible for organizing campaigns against drug abuse and AIDS.
? Raise people’s awareness of drug and AIDS
English tutor August 2001-May 2002
? Assisted students in their study for college entrance exams.
? Encouraged students to be independent learners.
SKILLS:
Computer: Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel
Languages: Vietnamese (native), English (fluent)
Enthusiastic, quick to learn with good interpersonal and organizational skills. Have a high sense of responsibility and believe in “It pays to work hard”.
REFERENCE:
Available upon request.
Sample resume #2
Joseph Maradona
4/12 Milan Ave, Victor Harbour SA 5211
M: 0400 222 333
E: jmaradona@https://www.sodocs.net/doc/7b4031409.html,
Career Objective
Recent accounting graduate looking for a position in accounting and finance where I can utilise my skills, put my learning into practice and make a contribution. I am eager to learn, and excited about beginning my career in this dynamic industry.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Adelaide, SA
University of South Australia
Major: Accounting; Minor: Management
Graduated: 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration
Rome, Italy
University Italia
Graduated: 2007
Key Skills
Communication and teamwork
Able to communicate effectively in a professional business manner and as a member of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills acquired through study and work.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Working while studying a full-time bachelor degree has given me the time management skills to multitask and work under pressure. I am driven to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, and have never been late with an assignment. Enthusiastic, hard-working and eager to learn
Reliable and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic and values. A high achiever;
received university study grants every year from 2008 to 2010.
Technical skills
Strong technical proficiency in MYOB (advanced level) and Microsoft Office 2010 (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint), with some experience with QuickBooks. Language skills
Fluent in spoken and written English and Italian.
Employment History
November 2001 – August 2011
Machine Operator, Post-It Engineering
Glenelg, SA
Responsibilities:
Achieving daily production targets
Checking product quality and adhering to design specifications and
international quality standards
Training new employees
Liaising with management to ensure achievement of daily targets
Maintaining occupational health and safety standards
Achievements:
Consistently exceeded monthly production targets and maintained an excellent work record
July 2004– September 2007
Bookkeeper/Office Administrator (part-time), Diego’s Soccer Camps
Red Harbour, SA
Responsibilities:
Performed bookkeeping/accounting duties, including accounts payable and
receivable, reconciliations, payroll tax and GST
Prepared financial reports, including BAS
Managed the database accurately and kept it up-to-date
Maintained confidential records and filesCreated documents, Excel
spreadsheets and brochures
Managed internal and external correspondence and emails
Provided customer service and handled customer queries
Achievements:
Kept detailed and accurate accounting records and ensured compliance to
current legislation
Helped to design and create camp brochures, resulting in cost savings
Worked closely and harmoniously with other camp staff
October 2003 – May 2004
Accounting Assistant, Giuseppi’s Produce Market
Rome, Italy
Responsibilities:
Reported directly to the chief accountant and owner
Assisted accounting staff in managing accounts receivable/payable and
end-of-month reconciliation
Remitted cheques and cash to the bank
Made purchases, preparing invoices and keeping track of overdue accounts Maintained confidential documents and records
Professional Affiliations
Passport member of CPA Australia
Interests
Football, photography and espresso-making
References
Francis Dinh
Manager
Post-It Engineering
T: (02) 9888 4444
E: frank.dinh@https://www.sodocs.net/doc/7b4031409.html, Richard Taylor Supervisor
Die go’s Soccer Camps T: (02) 9000 1234 E: taylor.r@https://www.sodocs.net/doc/7b4031409.html,
Sample resume #3