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Purpose
Your rcsumc is + concisc summ+ry ol your couc+tion,
experience, skills and accomplishments. The resume is a
marketing tool to entice your reader to invite you to an
intcrvicw lmploycrs +rc looking lor wcll-rounoco +pplic+nts
in tncsc +rc+s +c+ocmic, work +ccomplisnmcnts +no intcrcsts/
activities. Incorporating these three categories into your resume
will demonstrate your overall accomplishments. There is no one
perfect resume or resume format.
General Resume Guidelines
- Onc p+gc lor rcccnt gr+ou+tcs, two p+gcs il you n+vc
extensive work history.
- lircct tnc rc+ocrs cyc using l+yout/nc+oings
- lroolrc+o No typogr+pnic+l, spclling or gr+mm+tic+l crrors
lont rcly on spcll-cncck
- l+ilor contcnts to c+cn job/+pplic+tion
- list inlorm+tion in rcvcrsc cnronologic+l orocr
- Scll yourscll-bc sclcctivc +bout wn+t you incluoc, +no
organize information logically.
- Lsc consistcnt vcrb tcnsc
- Somc job bo+ros +no cmploycr sitcs +sk you to uplo+o +
text version of your resume. See page 24 for instructions
regarding online resumes.
Lets Get Started!
1. List accomplishments.
2. Analyze job descriptionhighlight the most important
skills and qualifications and incorporate these keywords
into the resume.
Resumes
Arts and Communication
- lortlolios/ work s+mplcs +rc rcuirco +no snoulo bc notco
on rcsumc 'lortlolio +v+il+blc upon rcucst`
- Gr+pnics +rc invitco in tnis liclo +no will bc sccn +s +
demonstration of your creativity.
- Its Ol to tr+nsl+tc your intcrnsnips into job titlcs tn+t +ccu-
rately describe your duties, e.g., Public Relations Assistant.
- lor journ+lism opportunitics, incluoc llucncy in otncr
languages.
Business
- In most c+scs 'm+n+gcmcnt` isnt + vcry rc+listic objcctivc
Focus on a particular areafinance, marketing, human
resourcesand express long-term interest in management.
- lusincss cmploycrs +rc intcrcstco in rcsults lc surc your
resume highlights specific achievements, times when you
exceeded goals, etc.
- Qu+ntily your cxpcricncc 'Incrc+sco s+lcs by 30`` Snow
accomplishments in previous experience.
- Strcss t+ngiblc lc+ocrsnip cxpcricncc wncn listing cxtr+cur-
ricular involvement.
- list tr+nslcr+blc skills sucn +s timc m+n+gcmcnt, conllict
resolution, and decision making.
Human Services
- lor m+ny ol tncsc occup+tions, cxpcricncc +s + voluntccr
is considered a strong measure of knowledge and commit-
ment. List key responsibilities and outcomes.
- lor tc+cning jobs, cxpcricncc you n+o working witn young
pcoplc +no +ny tutoring/tc+cning cxpcricncc +rc import+nt
Life Sciences/Physical Sciences
- lcsc+rcn +no l+b tccnniucs snoulo bc listco lor jobs in
tncsc liclos list scicntilic tccnniucs you +rc most l+mili+r
with or have recently used.
- Sincc tnc cmploycr will bc looking lor ccrt+in m+jors, your
education should be near the top of your resume.
- lc+ltnc+rc jobs pl+cc + strong cmpn+sis upon communic+-
tion skills, including bilingual ability.
- Incluoc scicncc org+niz+tion mcmbcrsnips
Technology
- lmploycrs in tnis liclo prclcr objcctivcs tn+t +rc prccisc,
indicating a particular area of interest or expertise.
- Incluoc tccnnic+l courscs/projccts to support intcrcst +no
objective.
- lrc+k tccnnic+l skills into subc+tcgorics lnis will m+kc it
easier for the reader to pick up the specific skills they are
looking lor (ic, Opcr+ting Systcms, l+row+rc, Soltw+rc,
Nctworking +no lrogr+mming l+ngu+gcs)
- lc surc your rcsumc is lo+oco witn kcy woros ocnoting
skills. Have a text version of your resume for sites
rcucsting tnis lorm+t
- Incluoing botn tccnnic+l +no non-tccnnic+l work cxpcri-
ence demonstrates experience working in professional
settings.
Adapted from UCSD Career Services Center
Resume Tips for Specific Fields
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Content Essentials Hints
These components are ESSENTIAL for EVERY resume.

Contact Information
Education
Relevant Experience
The following categories are usually included on a resumeinclude the categories that best describe your skills and
experience.
Objective
Skills/Abilities
Group/Class Projects

Honors and Awards
Travel
Research/Publications
Volunteer Activities/Community Service/
Leadership
Certifications/Licenses
References
Name, address, phone number, e-mail
and web address you would like
employers to see.
Make sure e-mail address, phone
numbcr +no wcbp+gc +rc 'cmploycr
appropriate and typo-free.
Name of school, degree earned, major
and minor, expected graduation date
and depending on the field, GPA
( scc p+gc 1S)
List your educational background in
reverse chronological order. List your
highest degree first followed by other
degrees you have received. List Education
Abroad.
Job title, company name, dates of
experience, describe job duties, significant
accomplishments and contributions.
Include paid and non-paid positions,
internships and military duty. Present
achievements, contributions and results.
A one-line description of position
desired.
Should be specific rather than a general
statement.
Identify skills the employer is looking
for. They may be grouped by category
such as:
- l+ngu+gc,
- laboratory, or
- computcr skills
List only the skills you can perform
with little or no supervision. Think
+bout 'lr+nslcr+blc Skills` (

See
p+gc 1-)
lclcv+nt cl+sscs +no/or projccts
Current students or recent grads can
include honors and scholarships. Be sure
to include a description.
Project title, where published and when.
List countries and travel experiences, if
relevant to position for which you are
applying.
list org+niz+tion, ollicc(s) nclo +no +
brief description of accomplishments.
List if applicable to the position for
which you are applying.
You oo not ncco to cno your rcsumc
witn 'lclcrcnccs Av+il+blc Lpon
lcucst` sincc tnc cmploycr knows tnis
+lrc+oy Lsc tnc cxtr+ sp+cc to cxp+no
on accomplishments.
Always take a typed list of your references
to tnc intcrvicw, ( scc 'Asking lor +
Reference or Letter of Recommendation
on p+gc 32 lor spccilic inlorm+tion)
Can be listed separately or as a
subsection under Education.
May want to place internship positions
under Experience section.
Resume Content
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Management Skills
administered
analyzed
assigned
attained
chaired
consolidated
contracted
coordinated
delegated
developed
directed
evaluated
executed
improved
increased
organized
oversaw
planned
prioritized
produced
recommended
reviewed
scheduled
strengthened
supervised
Communication Skills
addressed
arbitrated
arranged
authored
collaborated
convinced
corresponded
developed
directed
drafted
edited
enlisted
formulated
influenced
interpreted
lectured
mediated
moderated
negotiated
persuaded
promoted
publicized
reconciled
recruited
spoke
translated
wrote
Research Skills
clarified
collected
critiuco
diagnosed
evaluated
examined
extracted
identified
inspected
interpreted
interviewed
investigated
organized
reviewed
summarized
surveyed
systematized
Technical Skills
assembled
built
calculated
computed
designed
devised
engineered
fabricated
maintained
operated
overhauled
programmed
remodeled
repaired
solved
upgraded
Teaching Skills
adapted
advised
clarified
coached
communicated
coordinated
demystified
developed
enabled
encouraged
evaluated
explained
facilitated
guided
informed
instructed
persuaded
set goals
stimulated
trained
Financial Skills
administered
allocated
analyzed
appraised
audited
balanced
budgeted
calculated
computed
developed
forecasted
managed
marketed
planned
projected
researched
Creative Skills
acted
conceptualized
created
customized
designed
developed
directed
established
fashioned
founded
illustrated
initiated
instituted
integrated
introduced
invented
originated
performed
planned
revitalized
shaped
Helping Skills
assessed
assisted
clarified
coached
counseled
demonstrated
diagnosed
educated
expedited
facilitated
familiarized
guided
motivated
referred
rehabilitated
represented
Administrative or
Detail Skills
approved
arranged
catalogued
classified
collected
compiled
dispatched
executed
generated
implemented
inspected
monitored
operated
organized
prepared
processed
purchased
recorded
retrieved
screened
specified
systematized
tabulated
validated
More Verbs for
Accomplishments
achieved
expanded
improved
pioneered
rcoucco (losscs)
rcsolvco (problcms)
restored
spearheaded
transformed
Adapted from The Damn Good
Resume Guide by Yana Parker,
Berkeley: Ten Speed Press.
Lsc strong +ctions vcrbs to ocscribc your cxpcricncc +no skills Cnoosc woros lrom tnc lists bclow to cxprcss yourscll
Verb List for Resumes & Letters
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18 University of California, Davis
TITUS MACGREW
tmac@ucdavis.edu
Local Address: 100 Alv+r+oo Avcnuc, l+vis, C+lilorni+ 9o1o (30) 73-XXXX
Permanent Address: 123 Clover Lane, Any City, California 9XXXX () -21-XXXX
OBJECTIVE
A laboratory research internship with ABC Company.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, June 20XX
Lnivcrsity ol C+lilorni+, l+vis
lcl+tco Coursc \ork Gcncr+l Cncmistry (l+b), \icrobiology (l+b)
Org+nic Cncmistry (l+b), zoology (l+b), liology

SKILLS

U Familiar with buffer preparation, microscopy, pH meter, and analytical balances.

U Excellent ability to accurately keep laboratory records.

U Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in PC and Mac platforms.
SPECIAL PROJECT
Iodine Shortage Project, UC Davis, Davis, CA
1/XX-prcscnt
Worked with a group of seven students raising over $10,000 to help the current iodine shortage
in Indonesia. Raised funds for research, iodine distribution and literature. Researched the effects
of iodine deficiency and developed promotional materials including posters and flyers for in-class
presentations. Raised funds through classes, friends and on-campus activities, including numerous
presentations to sororities and fraternities.
EXPERIENCE
Shift Leader, In-N-Out Burger, Davis, CA
10/XX-prcscnt

U Provided outstanding customer service and handled customer complaints.

U Acted as cashier; entrusted by supervisor to record and deliver bank deposits.

U Trained and supervised ten staff members. Provided input for new hire
performance reviews and identified areas for additional training.

U Maintained accurate inventory count of all products.

U Ensured proper food sanitation procedures were followed
by strictly adhering to all food handling safety protocols.
ACTIVITIES
Voluntccr, lmcrgcncy loom, LC l+vis \coic+l Ccntcr
Activities Coordinator, Botany Club
Member, Biological Sciences Club
No need to mention
whether a position is paid
or voluntary.
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Chronological Format for Internship Position
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lnc rcsumc bclow uscs + cnronologic+l lorm+t Your rcsumc snoulo rcprcscnt you lc surc to n+vc your rcsumc or+lt critiuco by +n
ICC staff member.
AUDREY KIM 1122 Aggie Avenue t Apt, # 33 t Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-1212 t (925) 388-1212
akim@ucdavis.edu
OBJECTIVE
Environmental Planner position with XYZ Consulting EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

University of California Davis, June 20XX

Related Course Work:

Environmental Impact Reporting, GIS and Society, Transportation Policy,
Environmental Law, Water Law, Urban Geography SKILLS
Familiar with CEQA, NEPA and CWA

Working knowledge of environmental impact assessments

Procient in applications of Microsoft Ofce Suite, ERSI and ArcGIS

Excellent report writing skills
EXPERIENCE
Planning Intern, Sacramento County Planning and Community
Development Department, Sacramento, CA 10/XX - 3/XX

Created a database of employment and housing for Sacramento County.
Conducted a jobs/housing balance study as directed by the General Plan.

National Network of Environmental Management Studies Fellow,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Philadelphia, PA 6/XX - 9/XX

Reviewed and provided comments on Environmental Impact
statements. Formulated plan to coordinate Geographic Information
System data among different federal agencies. Participated in signicant
public outreach efforts.

Environmental Education Intern, Student Landowner Education and
Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS), Davis, CA 1/XX - 4/XX

Planned and led high schools students in agricultural and stream corridor
restoration projects. Researched and taught students about native
species interaction and local ecosystem sensitivity. Designed, constructed
and maintained composting piles for on-site teaching purposes.
ACTIVITIES
Member, Environmental Science and Policy Club, 20XX - present

Volunteer, Focus The Nation, UC Davis, January 20XX

Volunteer, Hedgerow Farms, Spring 20XX
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Chronological Format for Entry-Level Career Position
A specific objective is
highly recommended.
However, a more general
objective can be used at
career fairs.
This is a sub-category of
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in ___, Bachelor
of Science in
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Chronological Format for Career Position
A chronological resume presents your education and work experience in a straightforward, reverse chronological order format,
listing current or most recent job first. If the majority of your work experience is related to your stated job objective, the
chronological format is generally preferred.
ANH NGUYEN
Campus
Permanent
999 University Avenue
XXX Green Street
Collegetown, CA 99999
San Francisco, CA 12345
(530) 75X-XXXX
(415) 48X-XXXX
anguyen@ucdavis.edu
OBJECTIVE
A career position in sales and marketing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a minor in Communication, University of
California, Davis, June 20XX
Participant, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain 20XX
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac environments.
Language: Knowledge of Vietnamese (written and spoken).
Communication: Able to speak and write clearly and convincingly.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA (6/XXPresent)
Market personal computer hardware and software. Develop and implement marketing and
advertising strategies. Design and develop educational and entertainment software for Apple
computer system. Participate in numerous computer trade shows.


Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA (5/XX9/XX)
Performed sales work for auto parts store with annual sales exceeding $35 million. Worked
effectively with customers and employees. Maintained a large store inventory using a
computerized inventory system. Supervised and trained sales personnel. Implemented
parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow. Developed effective in-store and
window displays.


Salesperson, Consumer Distributing Company, Woodland, CA (9/XX4/XX)
Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog chain store. Handled cash, performed
inventory control, and completed clerical tasks. Received quarterly awards for sales performance.

LEADERSHIP
Fundraising Chairperson, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity (dates)
Member, Vietnamese Student Association (dates)
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ANH NGUYEN
XXX Green Street
San Francisco, CA 12345
(-1) -SX-XXXX
anguyen@ucdavis.edu

OBJECTIVE
A career position in sales and marketing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics with a minor in
Communcations
Lnivcrsity ol C+lilorni+, l+vis, Junc 20XX

Participant, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain 20XX
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- lnrcc yc+rs incrc+sco rcsponsibility in s+lcs
- lxtcnsivc +no up-to-o+tc knowlcogc ol tnc computcr soltw+rc inoustry
- lcccivco +w+ros lor s+lcs pcrlorm+ncc
- lrolicicnt in \oro, lxccl, cm+il +no Intcrnct lxplorcr in lC +no \+c cnvironmcnts
- lnowlcogc ol Victn+mcsc +no Sp+nisn (writtcn +no spokcn)
Marketing/Sales
- \+rkctco pcrson+l computcr n+row+rc +no soltw+rc
- lcvclopco +no implcmcntco m+rkcting +no +ovcrtising str+tcgics
- lcrlormco s+lcs work lor +uto p+rts cn+in storc witn +nnu+l s+lcs cxcccoing $3 million
- lccognizco lor imprcssivc s+lcs rccoro +no rcccivco u+rtcrly +w+ros lor outst+noing pcrlorm+ncc
- lcrlormco gcncr+l mcrcn+noisc s+lcs lor l+rgc c+t+log s+lcs storc
- l+rticip+tco in numcrous computcr tr+oc snows
Organization/Planning
- lcsignco +no ocvclopco couc+tion+l +no cntcrt+inmcnt soltw+rc lor Applc computcr systcm
- Implcmcntco p+rts ocp+rtmcnt rcorg+niz+tion lor cnn+ncco work llow
- lcvclopco cllcctivc in-storc +no winoow oispl+ys
Communication Skills
- Communic+tco cllcctivcly witn customcrs +no cmployccs
- lcvisco policy m+nu+ls +no ocvclopco curricul+ lor tr+ining scssions
- Supcrvisco +no tr+inco s+lcs pcrsonncl
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marketing/Sales Intern, lrogrcssivc \icroprooucts, S+cr+mcnto, CA, o/XX-lrcscnt
Management Trainee/Salesperson, Gr+no Auto, Inc, l+vis, CA, /XX-9/XX
Salesperson, Consumcrs listributing Comp+ny, \oool+no, CA, 9/XX--/XX
ACTIVITIES
Fundraising Chairperson, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity
Member, Vietnamese Student Association
A functional resume concentrates on skills you have demonstrated that relate to your stated objective rather than on the jobs you
have held. This format is particularly effective if your past work experience is not directly related to your job objective, if you are
cn+nging c+rccrs, or il you +rc sccking + promotion Cnoosc bro+o 'skill c+tcgorics` +ppropri+tc to tnc ocsirco job +no now you n+vc
ocmonstr+tco tnosc s+mc skills in p+st positions/jobs
Functional Format for Career Position
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MARIA GARCIA
Local Address
Permanent Address
55 College Drive
1930 Grape Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Fairfield, CA 94533
(30) 7X-XXXX
mgarcia@ucdavis.edu
OBJECTIVE
Research position in biochemistry laboratory.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Lnivcrsity ol C+lilorni+, l+vis
Degree expected December, 20XX
SKILLS
Protocol design for proteolytic digests
SDS-PAGE
Gas chromatography
Spectrophotometry
lllC
LV/VIS
Ability to keep accurate laboratory records Computer data analysis
Laboratory animal handling
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Protein Biochemistry Intern, Gcncntccn, Inc, S+n lr+ncisco, CA (Junc to Scptcmbcr 20XX)
Investigated structure-function relationships of interferon. Experiments included the use of limited
proteolitic digests, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC.
Clinical Pathology Intern, lcp+rtmcnt ol Clinic+l l+tnology, Lnivcrsity ol C+lilorni+, l+vis (\+rcn
to June 20XX) lcvclopco + bullcr systcm lor liuio cnrom+togr+pnic isol+tion ol pcsticioc mct+bolitcs
in urine. Performed gas chromatography on purified samples.
LABORATORY ANIMAL HANDLING EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Helper, Anim+l Scicncc lcp+rtmcnt, Lnivcrsity ol C+lilorni+, l+vis (\+y to July 20XX)
Maintained murine colony used for transgenic experiments.
POSITION HELD TO FINANCE EDUCATION
Salesperson, \+cys, S+cr+mcnto, CA (\+y to Scptcmbcr 20XX)
Provided customer service, engaged in sales transactions, public relations, inventory control and
balanced cash register receipts.
ACTIVITIES
President, Biochemistry Club
\cmbcr, Cnic+nos/l+tinos in lc+ltn louc+tion
Swimming, intramural basketball
lnc combin+tion cnronologic+l/lunction+l rcsumc uscs clcmcnts ol botn stylcs lnc u+lilic+tions (+rc+s ol cllcctivcncss) ol tnc
lunction+l rcsumc rcm+in witnin spccilic job/cxpcricncc ocscriptions lnc jobs/cxpcricnccs +rc tncn groupco +no c+tcgorizco to
show the strengths in two to four categories. This resume format is effective if at least some of your experience is related to the job
objective, and also when the job objective has more than one component and you have experience in these different components
(cg, tccnnic+l +no m+n+gcmcnt, s+lcs +no org+niz+tion+l)
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Victoria Buleon
vbuleon@ucdavis.edu
2350 Main Street
Davis, CA 95676
(530) 759-1957 Cell
OBJECTIVE:
A full-time software engineering position
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree Expected June 20XX, GPA 3.2
Computer Science and Engineering, University of California, Davis EXPERIENCE:
Software Development Intern, Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA, June 20XX-September 20XX
CreatedaprototypeinVisualBasicofaninstantmessagingconceptinvolvingmultipletopics
CreatedaprototypeinActiveServerPagesandDigitalDashboardforacustomizedcentral
webpage of web tools
Evaluatedavirtualcollaborationtoolusedbyanengineeringdivision
BuiltaprototypeinVisualBasicofthenext-generationinstantmessagingsoftware
IT Intern, Caltrans, June 20XX-September 20XX
Testedaweb-basedapplicationusedbytheunit
RedesigneddepartmentalWordtemplatepagesutilized
Providedphoneandemailsupportforaweb-basedcomputertrainingprogram
CreatedwebpagesusingActiveServerPagesforautomatingtheregistration
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Programming Languages:BASIC,C,C++,Java,JavaServerPages,HTML,Perl,VisualBasic,
Active Server Pages, Standard ML Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Filipino American Society of Architects & Engineers, December 20XX
TauBetaPiNationalEngineeringHonorsSociety,July-Present
LEADERSHIP:
President (20XX-20XX), Website Programmer (20XX-present), Secretary (20XX-20XX),
Pilipino Americans in Science and Engineering
We use this term to describe a resume that is used to apply for positions in information technology, engineering or consulting.
Though the format is similar to other examples in the book we include it to demonstrate ways in which technical skills can
be presented.
Students majoring
in technical
disciplines, e.g.
engineering, are
encouraged to
include GPA.
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Online Resumes
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System or Hiring Management System. This includes resumes posted to employer sites and Internet resume
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ANH NGUYEN
Campus
999 University Avenue
XXX Green Street
Permanent
Collegetown, CA 99999
San Francisco, CA 12345
(530) 75X-XXXX (415) 48X-XXXX
anguyen@ucdavis.edu
OBJECTIVE
A career position in sales and marketing
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics, University of California, Davis, June 20XX
Associate of Arts in Business Administration, City College of San Francisco, CA, June
20XX
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac
environments.
Language: Knowledge of Vietnamese (written and spoken).
Communication: Able to speak and write clearly and convincingly.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA (6/XX-Present)
Market personal computer hardware and software. Develop and implement marketing
and advertising strategies. Design and develop educational and entertainment software
for Apple computer system. Participate in numerous computer trade shows.

Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA (5/XX-9/XX)
Performed sales work for auto parts store with annual sales exceeding $35 million.
Worked effectively with customers and employees. Maintained a large store
inventory using a computerized inventory system. Supervised and trained sales
personnel. Implemented parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow.
Developed effective in-store and window displays.

Salesperson, Consumer Distributing Company, Woodland, CA (9/XX-4/XX)
Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog chain store. Handled cash,
performed inventory control, and completed clerical tasks.

LEADERSHIP
Fundraising Chairperson, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity (dates)
Member, Vietnamese Student Association (dates)
Some employers are still
using tnc tcrm 'sc+nn+blc`
resumes. Scannable resumes
are simply older technology.
A text resume can be used
whenever a scannable resume
is rcucstco
See the ICC website for additional information regarding online
resumes: https://iccweb.ucdavis.edu/students/career/resume.htm