Chronological Résumé Worksheet
Name
Address
City and Province
Postal Code
Telephone #
Alternative #
E-mail
Job Goal, Career Goal or Objective
This section tells a prospective employer what type of job or position you want (i.e. Position as a light duty cleaner; To obtain a full-time, permanent position where I can utilize and expand upon my experience in the manufacturing / clerical / food services industry).
Summary of Qualifications
This section can make your resume stand out from all the others. It tells the potential employer the essential skills and experience you have to offer.
Example: Over 20 years experience as a residential and commercial cleaner; Familiar with WHMIS and First Aid; Type 60 wpm; Creative; Efficient; Results-oriented
Employment History or Work History (if including Volunteer/Unpaid Work)
The employer focuses on this section to determine if your experience, knowledge and skills match the requirements of the position you are applying for. List your employment experience, starting with your most recent job first. Include a description of your main duties and accomplishments for each job. This section can include work placements (unpaid) and volunteer experiences, or you may choose to create a separate section on your resume for these.
Job Title
Name of Company
City and Province
Dates
Duties/Accomplishments
Job Title
Name of Company
City and Province
Dates
Duties/Accomplishments
Job Title
Name of CompanyCity and Province Dates
Duties/Accomplishments
Education
This section is normally listed following the Employment History/Work History section but can be listed first if it will strengthen your resume. In reverse chronological order, list all diplomas, certificates and degrees you have obtained.
Degree/Certificate/Diploma
School
Date Course Outline
Degree/Certificate/Diploma
School
City & Province
Date Course Outline
Hobbies and Interests
This section is optional. You may want to include this section if you think it will add value to your resume by showing that these activities are directly related to the job you are seeking.
References
Do not include individual references on your resume. List these on a separate sheet of paper. You should include the statement, “References available upon request” at the bottom of your resume.
Once your job search has ended and you find a job, there are things you can do to
make your working life successful.
Communication skills
Working well with others requires effective communication skills, which can be learned
on the job. Listening well to what is being said and asking for clarification when
necessary are two particularly important skills in the workplace.
People skills
Good people skills are essential in the workplace and take time to develop. Here
are a few pointers to get you started:
Practise patience. In the workplace,
you often have to depend on others to get the job done, just as others may have
to rely on you. The modern workplace relies on teamwork, so you need to stay calm
under pressure and respect your co-workers.
Learn to accept criticism. When your
supervisor hands something back to you for corrections, or suggests a different
way of doing something, don't get upset; constructive criticism is part of the learning
process.
Give others space to do their jobs.
Ask questions if you need to, but learn to trust in your own ability to make decisions.
When first training for a job, everyone will understand if you have questions about
how to do things. After you settle in, try to solve problems on your own before
going to your boss. That will show the employer and the other employees that you
have the resources and initiative to find things out for yourself.
Forgive the mistakes of others as well as your own.
Everyone has days when things don't go the right way. Being able to forgive yourself
and others when mistakes are made will make you a better team member.
Learning styles
When you start a new job, there is a lot to learn about the organization, your employer,
other employees and your position. That’s why it’s important to know
how you learn best. For example:
- Are you more likely to turn a computer on and start playing
with it, or would you read the manual first?
- Do you learn best by hearing about tasks, reading about tasks
or performing tasks?
Let your employer know how you learn best and ask for what you need if necessary.
It’s also important to look at how you can add different techniques
to your learning style, like slowing down before jumping into a task or asking someone
to show you how best to perform a task.
The power of knowledge
Knowledge gives you more choices. The more you learn, the more valuable you become
to employers. You may be able to apply for higher positions within your organization
or to transfer into another job with more responsibility.
