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PURPOSE OF RESUME:
To introduce you to an employer, sell your skills, and convince the employer to invite you to
come in for a face-to-face interview. A winning resume is made of the elements that employers
are most interested in seeing when reviewing a job applicant. These basic elements are the
essential ingredients of a successful resume and become the actual sections of your resume.
The most common resume formats are the chronological resume and the functional resume
(includes an expanded work history section).
RESUME TYPES
TRADITIONAL - Includes titles and duties. Commonly used by individuals wishing to change jobs
within the same field or profession.
FUNCTIONAL - Indicates transferable skills. Preferred by individuals wishing to change careers.
ELECTRONIC - Uses key words. Submitted to prospective employers that have the technical
means to scan the resume.
CAREER FOCUS: (title of specific position or category of position you are interested in)
Company Name United States Marine Corps City/State Beaufort South Carolina
Job Title Corporal Dates of Employment 2014-2016
Responsibilities
To ensure equipment was properly inspected by workers
To ensure workers are on time and wearing the proper uniform
To ensure all areas in the workplace are properly cleaned
To take of mental, physical and emotional needs of junior Marines
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REFERENCES:
Use this section to list 3 references including the name, phone number, and email address for the
reference. You should include two professional references and one personal reference.