5 cool resume writing tips

1. Spell check… the old-fashioned way. Spelling and grammar errors can be the kiss of death for resumes: They show employers that you don't pay attention to detail. Computer spell-check programs don't always pick up these errors, so make sure you proofread it yourself before handing it in. For insurance and a fresh perspective, have a friend look it over, too.

2. Put it in reverse chronological order. Organize your resume to reflect your most recent job at the top and include dates of employment. Employers tend to prefer these over functional resumes, which can be great if you're switching career paths, but otherwise make it difficult to determine when you worked where and can hide employment gaps.

3. Simplify your language.Keep your sentences short and don't worry about fragments. Leave out personal pronouns like "I," "my" and "me." Saying, "I performed" this or "I demonstrated" that is redundant. Who else would you be talking about if not yourself? Omit the articles "a," "an" and "the." Instead of "Coordinated the special events for the alumni association," simplify it to say, "Coordinated alumni association special events." Take out terms like "assisted in," "participated in," and "helped with." If you assisted in managing client accounts, simply say, "Managed client accounts." You can explain later what this role entailed. Change passive statements to active verbs. Saying "Coordinated client meetings" instead of "Ensured client meetings were coordinated" adds punch and clarity to a job description. Exclude words like "responsibilities" and "duties" under job listings. Your resume should focus on accomplishments, not tasks.

4. Eliminate clutter. Format your resume for consistency and easy reading. Bold, italicize or underline important headlines (just don't do all three at once — that's overkill). Create a bulleted list — not a paragraph formation — for job descriptions Use a standard font like 11 point Times New Roman or Arial. Fancier fonts are not only harder to read, but they may become garbled in an e-mail format. Combine series' of short, odd jobs into one listing. (For example: "1999-2002 Barista — Village Cafe, Starbucks, Seattle's Best…")

5. Read it aloud.

Resume Writing for Graduate Students

For those seeking non-academic positions, the resume is your most important job tool.

• The resume serves as your introduction to potential employers, requiring careful attention to both content and style. It is your opportunity to market yourself.
• For an employer, the resume can be used as a screener, and you don't want to be screened out.
• It is said that the average reader will take about 25 seconds to read a resume: your challenge is to include the most important information in a readable form.
• An effective resume highlights your skills and experiences to show you are a good fit for the targeted position

A resume is not just a short CV

A key question for many graduate students is how a resume is different from a CV.

• A CV is an academic document used for faculty and other research positions. It is a listing of academic training and experiences. Therefore, the details of academic preparation usually matter, such as dissertation title and summary, or advisor's name.
• Since a resume is used for jobs outside academia, the details above are often excluded. Instead, you'll want to include skills and experiences that will be valued in the non-academic arena where you are seeking employment.

A caveat for scientists:

Often scientists seek research positions in industry. In this case, a resume may have many of the same components as a CV; in fact, it is possible that a CV will be appropriate. Sometimes scientists will use a hybrid document, which includes both academic and resume categories.

What does your resume say about you?

If you have made a decision to look for work outside academia, your resume needs to reflect this. For example, whereas a CV could include professional organizations related to your field, or titles of your articles or professional presentations, in most cases, a resume will not. Will your potential employer be interested in the actual content of your work, or in your research and writing skills? It is necessary to show an employer that you understand who they are and what they are looking for. Your resume needs to shout the message that you want to work with them.

Some keys points to remember

• The purpose of the resume is to get you an interview-- then you can get the job.
• As the resume is tailored to a specific employer, many job seekers will need more than one version.
• A resume can include paid and unpaid work, internships and jobs, research, teaching, and other types of experiences.
• Pay attention to spacing, white space, use of bullets, headings, and highlighting features. Be consistent in your style and format.
• The font size should be no smaller than 10 pt. Margins should be at least half an inch.
• A one-page resume is often preferred by employers, however, some graduate students will need an additional page.
• Do not include personal information such as age, date-of-birth, marital status, children, height/weight, or social security number.
• Always spellcheck and proofread. And then do it again. No mistakes!
• Every entry on your resume must be 100% accurate and true.

Step 1: Review resume samples

Don't reinvent the wheel. There are many places to go for help.

• Check the graduate student resume binder in the Career Library.
• Check books in the graduate section in the Career Library.
• Attend a graduate student resume writing workshop.
• See a counselor for a resume critique.

Step 2: Inventory your accomplishments, training, skills, and other experiences

Make lists if you are just beginning this process. If you already have a CV, consider adding/deleting categories and editing/revising your existing document. Consider including:

• Academic degrees, institution
• Paid/unpaid work or internships
• Awards/honors
• Volunteer/community service
• Computer/language/lab skills
• Experience (research, teaching, writing, leadership, technical, related, etc.)
• Other interests/activities
• (Selected) publications/presentations

Step 3: Prepare a draft

• Heading/contact information: Name, address, phone number where you want calls and you can get messages (with a respectable message on your machine), email address.
• Education: Include name and location of your schools, degrees received, date of degrees. Do not include anything that has not yet occurred.
• Experience: List your experiences using function headings to focus the reader's attention on skill areas (i.e., Research Experience). Don't categorize according to paid/unpaid. Combine to emphasize types of skills. Identify where you worked, location, your title, and dates of affiliation. Use short, descriptive phrases starting with action words (verbs) that reflect your skills.
• Skills: List languages, lab, or computer skills
• Honors
• Interests/Activities: (If appropriate)
• Publications/presentations (If appropriate)

Step 4: Proof your resume

• Have your resume critiqued, and make revisions.
• Proofread, check for punctuation and spelling as well as format and style.
• Show your resume draft to a friend or colleague.
• See a Career Services counselor for a critique.

Step 5: Print your resume

• Use resume weight paper (available at the bookstore or copy stores).
• Pick a light, neutral color, like white or ivory.
• Use a good printer, or have the resume printed.
• If you like, purchase matching envelopes and paper for your cover letters.

Additional Resume Resources

• "Recasting Yourself for Non-Academic Jobs" (The Chronicle of Higher Education)
• Non-profit Career Resume Writing (Idealist.org)
• Re-envisioning the Ph.D: Resources for Resumes
• Monster.com Resume Center
• U. Waterloo Career Development eManual -Resumes

Cover Letter Writing for Graduate Students

Writing a cover letter should never be done as an afterthought-- it is just as important as your resume. If the reader's attention is not grabbed quickly through a well-written cover letter, your resume might not be considered.

The challenge for advanced degree candidates is to sell your skills, experience, expertise, and maturity. Distinguish yourself by highlighting your background and specifically referring to the training, preparation and experiences that make you a good fit. You won't want to reiterate your resume, but provide an introduction to the skills and experiences that make you a good candidate.

Remember to tailor the cover letter to the reader, just as you tailor the resume. For an opportunity outside academia, be sure to showcase the skills and personal characteristics that the employer is looking for. This might mean playing down your specific academic credentials and playing up your communication, teamwork, research, analysis, and other skills that are highly desirable in the non-academic setting. Refer to the Identifying your Skills section in Self-Assessment.

Purpose

A cover letter usually goes along with a resume. It deserves just as much attention. A terrific resume might never be read if the cover letter doesn't provide the hook! Consider a cover letter your first writing sample.

• A good cover letter provides additional information, and complements, but does not repeat, your resume.
• Use the opportunity to indicate why you are a good fit for the job.
• Show that you have done research on the type of work, position and the organization.

Suggestion: Take a look at "What Makes a Good Cover Letter" on the Jobstar website for some fun ways to jazz up what can be dry material! Also see University of Waterloo's Career Development eManual - Letters.

General Guidelines and Advice

• Use standard 8 ½ x 11 paper, the same paper as your resume, with matching envelopes.
• Stay to one page.
• Word process and then check and recheck for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors.
• Address your letter to a specific person with the correct title (avoid "To Whom it May Concern").
• Tailor your letter to a specific position (if possible).
• Write it in your own words so it sounds like you-- not like something out of a book.
• Visit Career Services for a cover letter critique.

Paragraph 1:

• State the reason for the letter.
• Name the specific position or type of work for which you are applying.
• Indicate how you learned of the opening (referral, newspaper, Career Fairs, job posting, etc.).

Paragraph 2 and possibly 3:

• State why you are interested in the position/organization.
• Indicate how your academic background and other experiences make you a good candidate.
• Mention relevant skills you have developed through your experiences (summer jobs, volunteer positions, internships, community service, campus leadership and activities, etc.).
• Explain what you can do for the employer (use your knowledge of the organization).

Final Paragraph:

• Explain your interest in discussing the position or other possibilities within the company/organization.
• Repeat your phone number and/or e-mail address.
• Offer to produce additional information if desired.
• Close with a statement or question that will encourage a response (e.g., you will be in the city on a certain date and would like to set up an interview).

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN THE LETTER!

 

Example Formats

Standard Format:

221 Popular Street
Missoula, MT 59818
(123)456-7890
January 13, 2001

Mr. John P. Johnson, Vice President
Ajax Accounting Company
555 Tamarack Drive
Billings, MT 59801

Dear Mr. Johnson:

.....Paragraph One: the first line of each paragraph is indented five spaces, all other lines begin at the left margin.

.....Paragraph Two: the first line of each paragraph is indented five spaces, all other lines begin at the left margin.

.....Paragraph Three: the first line of each paragraph is indented five spaces, all other lines begin at the left margin.

Sincerely,..........

Thomas L. Smith

Blocked Format:

221 Popular Street
Missoula, MT 59818
(123)456-7890
January 13, 2001

Mr. John P. Johnson, Vice President
Ajax Accounting Company
555 Tamarack Drive
Billings, MT 59801

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Paragraph One: All lines begin at the left margin, nothing is indented.

Paragraph Two: All lines begin at the left margin, nothing is indented.

Paragraph Three: All lines begin at the left margin, nothing is indented.

Sincerely,

Thomas L. Smith

Getting the Right Resume: PhD Candidate Guide

Article by  Dr. Ranee Kaur Banerjee (4,362 pts )
Edited & published by Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch (12,916 pts ) on Jun 29, 2010

You've finished your coursework, taken your comprehensives, defended your proposal and are now a bona fide PhD candidate. Here are some practical tips on the right resume format for a PhD candidate so you can take your first step towards getting that all important job interview.

About Resumes

Basically, a resume, whatever its format, is a selling document. It showcases your strengths and credentials in the best light for your future employers, post-doctoral fellowship or grant authorities, or anybody who will make the decision on the direction your professional life will take next.

Resumes may be organized in various ways according to the purpose you want them to serve and according to the strengths you would like to highlight. With the resume format for a PhD candidate, you may want to use: a skill-based organization if you don't have an employment history that does justice to your capabilities; a targeted or customized resume when you apply for a specific job and are well aware of its requirements in terms of skill-sets and competencies; or a (reverse) chronological organization when you have a strong, unbroken record in academia or employment and would like to highlight that history.

The CV format

Generally, academics and professionals like to use the Curriculum Vitae or CV format with their educational accomplishments and relevant experience listed in reverse chronological order. This is because the CV allows them to include a lot more detail than the shorter resume format. While a resume is normally no longer than a page or two, a CV may run to several pages if necessary.

If your objective is to find employment in teaching or research; if you are looking for a consultant's position; if you're applying for a job in administration in an institution of higher learning; or if you're writing your resume in support of a grant proposal, I would definitely recommend the CV format to you.

Arranging Your CV

Arrange the information you want to furnish under different headings. These can include (but not be restricted to):

• your educational qualifications
• your research and teaching experience
• other certification and licenses if you feel they are pertinent
• your interest areas in research and/or teaching
• any related non-academic or industry experience
• other relevant skills such as languages you know or specific computer applications
• your awards, honors, memberships and affiliations
• your publications
• papers you have read at conferences
• extra-curricular interests and achievements that may be germane to the kind of position you are looking for
• names of people who would act as your referees

Some Practical Tips on Writing Your CV

• Restrict your personal information to your name and full contact details.
• Your CV will get you an interview; it cannot get you the job. Remember this cliché and writing your CV will become easier.
• Be as brief as possible but don't leave out any essential information. Be specific rather than vague.
• Before you draft your CV, try to see things from your reader's point of view. What kind of information about you would most interest the recruiters or admissions committee members who will be reading your resume? What are the specific details they would be looking for?
• Specific departments or areas of study may have varying requirements in terms of content, format or style. Do read some CVs written by others in your department in order to get a fair idea of the kind of information you should include in yours.
• Your CV should be interesting, but it is not necessary to be creative and "different." As a business document, your emphasis should be on communicating the most information in the most direct way possible.
• Arrange your information to highlight your strengths. Put your strongest, most attractive details right on top.
• Be honest in whatever you write on your CV and be absolutely matter-of-fact about your achievements. You don't need to be modest but you should also not come across as gloating!
• Pay special attention to neatness and legibility. Do have at least an inch or more of margin space on all sides.
• Do use a standard font such as Times, Garamond, Roman or Georgia. Depending on the font face, your font size should be in the easily readable range of 10-12 points.
• Use a layout that makes it easy for your reader to access all your information with the minimum of effort.
• Bulleted lists are fine. You shouldn't waste precious space writing full sentences.
• Include details such as your dissertation topic and particulars about your publications and papers. Don't include extra information that is expendable.
• Do incorporate full names, designations and contact details of your referees. You may also want to provide a line detailing your association with them.
• Make absolutely sure that your CV is error-free. Do proof-read, spell-check, grammar-check and fact-check until you are completely confident.
• Print the CV on good, heavy-grade paper. Research has shown that the quality, color, weight and texture of the paper you use are factors of unintentional communication: they matter almost as much as the words you have printed on it.

Study how to make a resume

Resume Format

Choosing the format of your resume is a good place to start. There are three most common formats which will be discussed...Chronological, Functional, and Targeted/Combination.

Basic Resume Format

Our experience has found that interviewers prefer a reverse chronological format resume over a functional or other formats. What is a chronological format resume? Don't worry, in the following information we will tell you exactly what your resume should contain and provide you with an example resume to use as a guide.

When selecting paper, pick something white or ivory, these are standard and acceptable colors. Pages should be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. It is very acceptable for your resume to be over one page. However, your resume should never exceed two pages.

1. At the top of the page, put your name. On the next line place your mailing address followed by city, state, and zip. To the right of your name and address, place your home phone number. On the next line place your work phone number. Now you are ready to begin the body of your resume.
2. In the first section of information, list your educational background. This section should be titled "EDUCATION". List the Degree and the year you received your degree on the first line. Second line should list the University your degree was received from and the city and state in which the University is located. If you received a Graduate Degree, you should list this prior to undergraduate work on one full line and list it in the same manner. If you have not fully completed your graduate work, list the amount you have completed.
3. The second section on your resume should be your military history. The grouping should be listed as "EXPERIENCE". Under experience you should list all military positions in reverse chronological order.

   First you should list, on one line, the date you began active duty to "present" (If you have already left active duty then list that date in the place of the word "present".) On that same line, place that branch of the service and location. Then, skip one full line.

4. Now, we want to explain the positions you have held. On the first line, list he dates when the positions were held and the title of the position. Then, in paragraph form, list the responsibilities of the position you held, the number of people you supervised and the type and amount of equipment for which you were responsible. After you have briefly covered the data, you must then cover the most important part of the paragraph. List the accomplishments, in a bullet format.

   Listing your accomplishments and the positive impact these accomplishments made is important for an interviewer. An interviewer must know more about you than accomplishments you attain and the results and impact of those accomplishments. It is the results of you accomplishments, on which an interviewer will judge your job performance and effectiveness. I'll stress this again, you must list your accomplishments, the results, and the impact of those accomplishments.

   Repeat the above section for each position you held in military.

5. The third grouping on your resume should be special classes or training you received. This section should be titled "SPECIAL TRAINING". To the right of the group title, list the name of the class / course and the date attended.
6. The fourth grouping on your resume should be involved honors / activities. This section should be titled "HONORS". You should list all honors, organizations, community service, offices held, etc.
7. The fifth grouping on your resume should be any military awards you received. This section should be titled "AWARDS". After the title, skip one line and list all awards you received.
8. The sixth grouping should list additional information. This section should be titled "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION". In this section you should list any important information that did not get mentioned in the previous sections of the resume. Such as: computer skills, foreign language skills, college expenses earned, etc.

Note: Do not include your reference names or say that references are available on request. It is assumed that they are. Do NOT use an "objective statement".

Chronological	Electronic	Combination
Detail work experience in reverse chronological order. Include work history and education. Easiest to prepare. Most favored by organizations - preferred by 83% of corporate human resource professionals.	Scannable Resumes are designed to be entered into a computerized database. The resume is read by a scanner and stored in text format. E-mail Resumes also deserve special attention to ensure an organized transfer of your information.	Focus on a position / job target. Present capabilities in support of that position. Permit you to prominently relate you ability to do the job even if skills and experience are not recent. Must research the position sought. Include job titles & dates of employment.

Sample Chronological Resume

Anita Job
341 Blossom Lane
Cherry Hill NJ 18109
(609)555-9554

ajob@camden.rutgers.edu

Objective:

Entrance into a Masters Degree program in Physical Therapy

Education:

Rutgers University, College of Arts and Sciences, Camden NJ
Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology - May 1997
GPA: Major 3.45 Cumulative 3.2

Honors:

Dean's List Spring 1995, Fall 1996
Outstanding Camden County Student Scholarship, 1993
Biology Student Achievement Award, Spring 1995

Experience:

Cherry Hill Rehabilitation Center, Cherry Hill NJ
Physical Therapy Aid June 1996 to Present

• Worked with elderly patients in geriatric rehabilitation center.
• Followed treatment strategy devised by physical therapists which included the use of passive exercise, compresses and ultrasound.
• Taught patients to use crutches, and wheelchairs to perform day-to-day activities.

Rutgers University, Biology Department Camden NJ
Lab Assistant September 1995 to June 1996

• Performed routine lab experiments as directed by supervisor
• Organized lab equipment, checked for safety of instruments, ordered supplies as needed.
• Cared for lab animals.

World of Science, Cherry Hill NJ
Sales Clerk October 1994 to May 1995

• Delivered courteous and prompt customer and sales service.
• Awarded Sales Person of the Month Award, December 1994.

Activities:

• Member, Life Sciences Club, Rutgers University
• Volunteer, Cooper Hospital

References available upon request

Scannable Resumes

A scannable resume is a resume designed to be entered into a computerized database. The resume is read by a scanner and stored in text form.

Guidelines:

·Type Font: 11-12 point-size is ideal, use courier typeface. Do not underline or use italic fonts.

·Design: Keep it simple. Avoid use of columns, boxes, lines, symbols, pictures

·Format: Minimize use of bullets, hyphens or dashes. Format neatly using capitalized headings. Left justify your paragraphs.

·Paper: Use paper white or beige paper and of average thickness. Do not staple multiple page resumes, put your name on the top of each page and if possible, send an unfolded resume.

·Key Words: For the traditional resume action verbs are used to describe responsibilities. For the electronic resumes use nouns to describe qualifications, not verbs. When employers search a database of resumes, they can only search by key words, and those key words tend to be nouns. Use nouns that are used to describe your industry. Industry jargon is OK for the electronic resume. Put yourself in the employers place. What words would you search on to fill the position you are applying for?

 

E-mail Resumes

Why use an e-mail format? Many different word processing applications exist ( such as WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, ClarisWorks, etc.) which operate on various computer platforms. This can make sending information difficult because you are unsure which specific program or platform the receiver uses to view documents.

What is ASCII Text? ASCII (American Standard Code Information Interchange) is a standard, common text language which allows different word processing applications to read and display the same text information. ASCII text enables anyone to construct an on-line resume so when prospective employers retrieve your resume via the Internet or e-mail, they will be able to view it no matter what kind of computer they are using.

STEP 1: To create an ASCII resume, all you need to do is type your resume using your favorite word-processing application, and then save it as a text only document (simple text for Mac users). This should be an option under your "save" or "save as" command. You can also use a text program to compose your resume.

Because ASCII will not recognize special formatting commands specific to your word-processing program keep in mind these following tips:

Special characters ("smart quotes," or mathematical symbols) -do not accurately transfer in text format.

Tabs- do not use tabs; use your spacebar instead.

Alignment - the default for ASCII is to make everything left justified, so if you want to

indent a sentence or center a heading, use the spacebar.

Word wrap - do not use this feature when composing your resume; use hard carriage returns to insert line breaks.

Fonts - fonts will become whatever a computer uses as its default face and size so boldface, italics, and various sizes will NOT appear in the ASCII version.

Spell check - check your document before you save it as a text file.

STEP 2: Once you have created your text file, copy or cut your text. Next, open your e-mail message. Put your cursor in the body of the e-mail message and use the "paste" command to bring in your resume. Check the resume again to make sure there are no errors. You may need to make some minor adjustment to the text at this point.

If you do not wish to cut and paste your resume, you can save the text file as an attachment and attach it to your e-mail message.

Finally, send your e-mail message. It is recommended that you practice e-mailing your resume by sending it to yourself or to a friend. This way you can see how it will look for the receiver.

Sample Electronic Resume

ANITA JOBB

34 Center Street

Seaville, NJ 08147

(609) 345-9327

ajobb@crab.rutgers.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

A position as a Public Relations Assistant

 

EDUCATION

Rutgers University Camden, NJ

College of Arts & Science

BA, May 1999

Major: ENGLISH

Minor: MARKETING

GPA: 3.40

Yankee Doodle Scholarship, Dean's list 3 semesters

Relevant Coursework: Public Relations, Writing, Journalism, Marketing, Research,

Communications, Non-Profit Public Relations

 

EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia Convention Center February 1998 - present

Philadelphia, PA

Marketing Intern

Assisted with promotional events surrounding the Jazz Festival

Wrote press releases

Conducted market research surveys

Created Festival brochure

 

The Learning Store March 1997 - Present

Mt. Penn, NJ

Assistant Store Manager

Supervised 5 employees, scheduled hours, trained, conducted performance evaluations

managed inventory, selected products to sell, created displays, performed inventory control

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

writing, public relations, communications, presentation, WordPerfect, Word, MacIntoch, PowerPoint,

HTML, events coordination, team player, Quark Xpress, Photoshop

 

ACTIVITIES

Reporter, The Gleaner, Rutgers University (1997-1998)

Writer-The literary Magazine Fund-raising, American Heart Association

 

Sample Resume: Chronological and Electronic

Ernest Money
32 Main Street
Cherry Hill, NJ 08067
(609) 555-4367

money@camden.rutgers.edu

Objective

Seeking a position as an Accountant.

Education

Rutgers University, School of Business, Camden NJ
B.S. Accounting, May 1997
Minor: Computer Science
Overall G.P.A. 3.6, Dean's List-Three Semesters

Professional Skills

Accounting

• Successfully completed a 2-semester intership at AccuCount, Inc.
• Skilled in all areas of accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Currently taking CPA course.
• Awarded "Best Intern", Spring 1997

Customer Relations

• Effectively interact with corporate as well as small business clients.
• Participate in client meetings.

Computer

• Skilled in Excel, Lotus, WordPerfect, and other word processing programs.
• Familiar with PC and Mac environments.

Employment History

Accounting Intern, AccuCount, Inc., Hometown, NJ, 9/96 - 5/97

• Worked closely with Lead Payroll Accountant in all daily functions.

Payroll Clerk, Price Squeezers, Nexttown, NJ, 4/95 - 8/96

• Assisted in the managment of payroll for approximately 75 employees.

Cashier, Price Squeezers, Nexttown, NJ, 6/94-4/95

• Served as cashier in busy food store.

Activities

Accounting Society, Rutgers University - Treasurer 9/96-5/97, Member 1/96-5/97
Computer Science Club, Rutgers University - Member 1/96-5/97\

Sample Chemistry Resume 3

Sample Chemistry Resume 3

Handled various types of research into various chemical processes and have gathered considerable knowledge on various chemical process and reactions in line of work. Have done extensive research and able to work diligently for long hours to carry out research activities. Meticulously reported results and finding which were seen as highly useful and productive.

Objective:

To get a position as chemical research assistant and to enhance experience and knowledge in this field.

Experience Summary:

• Have performed various type of research with diligence
• Able to work efficiently with other team members in research activities
• Finding reported as a result of research has proved to be valuable for further researches and studies

Professional Experience:

Chemist, July 20XX to Present
Gilmore Chemical Company, Dallas

• Carried out various process for chemical analysis and reported finding for use in other researches
• Devised various methods to isolate nucleotides, nucleosides, and their derivatives.
• Diligently worked with other tem members to discover a breakthrough chemical process

Research Assistant, July 20XX to August 20XX
Department of Chemistry, Texas State University

• Handled research activities on cell metabolism and recorded the findings thereof
• Research activities involved separating plant alkaloids and their bacteria
• Gave seminars explaining the research process and it's finding to Chemistry Professors and Phd level students

Education

20XX - 20XX Stepehns College, Dallas

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• Completed a Master's Degree in Chemistry

Personal Details

• Name: Doris D Ashby
• Sex: Male
• DOB: Feb 16,1974
• Marital Status: Married
• Profession: Serving, Chemist
• Contact No. 123-567-8900
• e-mail ID:dorisd@gemail.com
• Address:
  Doris D Ashby
  1234 Oak Lawn Avenue
  Wycliff, Dallas
  TX 75219
• Social Security No. ANSP3781

Computer Skills

• Able to adeptly use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledgeable on internet operations

Abilities:

• Follow company rules diligently
• Enjoy working in a team and have so thus far in line of work. Can get along with people of all types of nature pretty well
• Can handle deadline pressure without failing and have shown to come on top in getting targets done
• Meticulous in work approach

Goal:

• To exceed expectations and show positive results
• Learn more about the subject and carry out extensive research to bring about breakthroughs and new information

Hobbies:

• Good in photography. Have shown off photographs in exhibits and received appreciation
• Knowledgeable in martial arts and tai-chi, practice them regularly

Expected salary:

• Can be discussed later or in the interview

Declaration:

I declare that the above facts given by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Dallas, TX
Date: 3/31/2008

- Signature -
(Doris D Ashby)