Thoughts on Resumes: examples

JOHN A. SMITH
1234 Main St.
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 123-4567

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2000-Present

Supervisor, Fabrication and Welding

Supervised 45 hourly employees in computer controlled job center, NC punch presses, arc mig and tig welding, shearing, forming, spotwelding and quality control. Acting night-shift manager and lead supervisor.

• 15-20% under scrap and rework budget the last six years.

• Increased productivity in every department including a 73% productivity increase over five years in the welding department.

AJAX CORPORATION

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1996-2000

Lead Supervisor

Responsible for plant-wide 2nd-shift including 3 supervisors and 50 hourly employees. Restructured workforce to improve low morale. Administered all discipline and grievance procedures, hiring, orientation and training. Developed and implemented programs that reduced rework 48% and increased productivity from 63% to 81% the first year.

INLAND STEEL PRODUCTS

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1981-1996

Responsibilities included acting general foreman and company field representative. Introduced cost savings programs that reduced demurrage from $57,000 to $900 per year in shipping. Established paint systems with new cleaning procedures. Saved $62,000 per year.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

• 2 years Engineering

• 1 year Business Administration

GE sponsored training:

• Management Development Course (extensive management training program)

JANE JOHNSON
231 Lakeview Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 835-5555

Omni Corporation - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(February 1998 to present)

Clerk General: Performed several clerical functions including typing statements and letters, proofreading forms, filing records, receiving money from customers, making bank deposits, answering telephone inquiries and acting as substitute receptionist.

Acme Transit - LaCrosse, Wisconsin
(September 1992 to December 1997)

File Clerk: Filed correspondence, cards, invoices and receipts. Placed material in filing cabinet and cases.

Typed indexing information on folders and traced missing file folders.

Johnson Plumbing - Wausau, Wisconsin
(June 1990 to September 1992)

Associate of Arts, Secretarial Science.
Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, Wisconsin.
Graduated with honors in May 1990.

LEO FRAMUS
1963 Coronado Drive
Cancun, WI 54915
(656) 555-2002

• Under general direction of management, develop and administer packages of outplacement services which result in reduction in duration of Unemployment Insurance claims and substantial savings in company’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
• Responsible for providing broad range of outplacement services under Title III of Workforce Development Act of 1998 in company-specific program operated in cooperation with company management and union representatives, local technical schools, and the Racine County Workforce Development Center.
• Assist in writing job descriptions and establishing wage subsidy and On-The-Job Training programs designed to encourage area employers to hire program clients to fill position vacancies.
• Conduct seminars and workshops dealing with labor market conditions, projections, and specific job search strategies.
• Utilize various techniques such as Job Development and ASSET System to assist program clients in securing employment.

• Develop and implement staff development program designed to expand company’s base of operations and increase profits.
• Coordinate with area technical schools to arrange appropriate training programs for unemployed individuals resulting in higher skill levels and increased marketability.

• Assist clients in securing economic development packages to offset cost of business expansion.
• Use aptitude and interest test batteries to assist in assessing applicant qualifications for various positions and make responsible hiring decisions.

• Speak to various civic, community, and business groups on behalf of organization management, building increased visibility and more positive company image.
• Annual speaker at a number of high schools in the Milwaukee Public School System, stressing importance of good education and relationship between education and employment.

• Past president of Southeastern Wisconsin Sub-chapter of IAPES (International Association of Personnel in Employment Security)
• On International President’s "Honor Roll" for outstanding contributions to IAPES

• Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Employee of the Month (statewide honor)
• DWD Outstanding Performance Award
• Recipient of the IAPES Individual Award of Merit for the State of Wisconsin for exceptional performance in the employment and training field

• Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Cross-cultural Training
• Effective Communications
• Employer Development Training Seminar
• Government Procurement Workshop — City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and State of Wisconsin

Thomas Jacobson
S12 W3456 Center Rd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Home: (262) 123-4567
Cell: (262) 987-6543

Set up and operated digital controlled power shears to .001 inch tolerance using blueprints and measuring devices.

PUNCH PRESS

Set up and operated presses to blank, form and perforate different alloys of sheet metal up to .500 inch thickness while maintaining close tolerances.

NC PUNCH PRESS

Set up and operated manual and automatic numerical punch press, including all necessary layout work.

PRESS BRAKE

Set up and operated press brakes of various tonnage for forming, bending, pressing, notching, and blanking operations involving close dimensional and angular limits.

INSPECTION

Maintained quality through parts inspection during manufacturing process. Knowledgeable in machining, welding, metal fabrication, and leak test procedures applying geometric tolerances, SPC, and JIT principles.

PACKER/SHIPPER

Packaged routine and priority orders using Insta-Pak foam for fragile shipments. Operated overhead cranes; loaded and unloaded trucks utilizing various electronic equipment.

COMPUTERS

Familiar with computers for material control in manufacturing environment.

WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Statistical Process Control 2001

MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Printing and Design/Advertising 1998
Computer Programming and Operations 1998

KAREN SUMMIT
600 Denice Avenue, #7
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 555-7575

• Operated computerized cash register
• Provided good customer service
• Accepted and filled customer orders
• Received customer payment, returned correct change

Cashier / Fast Foods Worker
McDonald’s Restaurant
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
1995-98

Disabled Children’s Assistant
Meadow View School
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Name of Individual
Official Title
Name of Company
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms.:

1. Use the opening paragraph to get the employer’s attention and stimulate interest in yourself.

2. Give your reason for writing the letter.

3. Be as specific as possible as to the type of position in which you are interested.

4. Tell where you received the vacancy information.

1. Use this paragraph to justify the employer’s interests in you.

2. Briefly describe your educational background, highlight your work experience, state the type of certificate held or for which you are eligible, and describe any honors received. This section should be brief.

3. Relate your qualifications as much as possible to the type of business and job requirements of the prospective employer.

4. Use specific examples to make your point.

5. Concentrate on what you can do because of what you have done.

1. In concluding your letter, you should make known your interest in setting up an interview at the employer’s convenience.

2. Indicate approximately when you will call to make an appointment (i.e., one week, 10 days, etc.)

3. Give the phone number where you can be contacted.

4. Thank the employer for his/her time and any consideration or courtesies extended to you.

Sincerely,

Your signature in ink
Your name typed

Dear Ms. Smith:

I learned through an advertisement in the Daily Gazette that Sonic Manufacturing is in need of an electronic assembler. I believe my skills and experience make me an excellent candidate for this position.

My most recent experience has been as a leadworker on an assembly line. I have over five years of experience in general production and manufacturing. In addition, I am able to follow schematic diagrams, read blueprints, use measuring devices, and package final products.

Enclosed is a resume for your review. I will call you in a week to see if we can discuss this opportunity further. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

John M. North
Enclosure

Name of Individual
Title, Department
Name of Company
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms.:

Introduction: State why you are writing the letter. Start the letter with an attention-getting sentence.

Body: This is your "selling paragraph." Tell the employer about your qualifications for the job. Mention how your skills relate to the skills needed in the job that you are seeking. Briefly summarize what you have to offer the company (problems that you have solved and your accomplishments).

Closing: Tell the employer that you will be calling in the near future to follow-up on this letter and to discuss your qualifications in greater detail.

Sincerely

Your signature in ink
Your name typed

Dear Mr. Guenther:

As an experienced sales and marketing executive, I have developed creative marketing strategies that doubled sales and profits during a five-year period. I possess an MBA and have over ten years of relevant professional sales experience, including five years in management.

If your organization is looking for an experienced and self-motivated sales professional, you will be interested in reviewing some of my other accomplishments.

• Managed a sales department which generated a volume of $5,500,000 achieving 120% of goal.
• Developed a business plan to target specific market segments that would conservatively increase sales by 300% to 400% within five years.
• Improved format of quarterly promotional flyer which increased sales by 15%.

I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience to discuss my qualifications in more detail. I will call you within two weeks to see if we can meet to discuss how I might be able to contribute to the ABC Company.

Sincerely,

Edward Waite