YOUR NAME

Name & Contact Information

Address (permanent and/or current)

Telephone (home and/or cell)

E-mail Address – be sure to use an appropriate address (i.e. not an unprofessional sounding nickname)

Career Objective (Optional – only include when you have a specific objective or interest)

Emphasize functional areas in which you seek employment and general level of position you want

Short and long term objectives may be included

Be sure to tailor your objective to each position you apply for

Education

If you are currently a full time student or recent graduate, this section should come at or near the top

Institution(s) where you studied, city and province (i.e. ON)

Degrees, diplomas, professional certification

Concentration: including major and career related subjects

Scholarships or awards (include dates) – select the most appropriate awards

Employment Experience/Related Experience

Proceed in reverse chronological order (start with the most recent)

List job titles, company name, city, province and dates (months or years, not specific dates) of employment

Indicate level of responsibility and describe duties highlighting accomplishments

Use action verbs to stress extraordinary accomplishments and skills

Description MUST be in a bulleted format

Volunteer Experience or Community Involvement

An important section, especially for students who lack career-related work experience

Volunteer experiences should be formatted in the same style as work experiences

Employers look at this section to discern your “Star Quality” (i.e. leadership, initiative, energy)

Indicate duties performed, level of responsibility, accomplishments, and skills gained

Related Skills

List specific skills – computer, languages (indicate level of skill), research, technical and report writing

Include health & safety training (CPR, First Aid and WHMIS)

Interests/Activities/Accomplishments/Extra-Curricular Activities

Indicate professional development activities

List additional training and workshops or conferences attended

Indicate affiliations and memberships in clubs, societies, and career related associations

If appropriate, consider listing additional activities you are committed to. Not hobbies, but activities that may be a conversation piece in the interview or show high level of commitment and involvement (e.g. organized sports, performance musician, scuba-diving, etc.)

References Available Upon Request

Reserve references until the interview process (unless the job description asks for references)

NOTE: Be prepared to provide 3-5 employment, academic, and/or personal references