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TopResume Resume WorksheetWhether you’re planning to use a resume-writing service like TopResume or give it a go on your own, it’s important to take some time to prepare for your resume rewrite. Your resume will only be as good as the information you or your writer has to work with. Fill out the worksheet below to make sure you’ve gathered all the necessary information to craft a powerful resume.

While this may feel like a lot of work, by taking the time to examine your career now, you'll see the benefits in your future resume.

ContentsContact Information..................................................................................................................................................3

Online Presence......................................................................................................................................................4Sample Job Descriptions..........................................................................................................................................5

Technical Skills and Proficiencies..............................................................................................................................7Your Work Experience..............................................................................................................................................8

Early Career History...............................................................................................................................................10Volunteer Work (Optional)......................................................................................................................................11

Professional Affiliations..........................................................................................................................................12Language Skills.....................................................................................................................................................12

Education and Professional Development................................................................................................................13Feedback..............................................................................................................................................................14

Write Your Resume................................................................................................................................................15Request a Free Resume Critique............................................................................................................................15

About TopResume.................................................................................................................................................16





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Contact InformationWhile this section may seem obvious, there are a few factors to consider. For instance, how will you display your name? Are you planning to use a nickname, such as Bill, or will you use your full name for the job search? Whichever you choose, make sure you consistently represent your name on all your personal branding materials, such as your business cards, LinkedIn profile, and online portfolio or blog.

First and Last Name:

City, State, Zip Code, and Country:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

PRO T IP : Choose one email address and one phone number to include on your resume. We recommend creating an email address that’s dedicated to your job-search activities and using your cell phone number on your resume, as this allows you to control the voicemail message, who answers the phone, and when.





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Online PresenceDid you know that 93% of recruiters will search for your online profiles before deciding if they should interview you? Save them some time by including the links that matter most to your work, such as your LinkedIn profile, personal website, portfolio, and blog, to your resume. If your work involves social media, you may include the links to those accounts as well.

Make sure you only include links to profiles and accounts that are professional in nature, are related to your work, and are kept up to date.

URLs to LinkedIn profile and other work-related sites:

PRO T IP : Don’t have a LinkedIn profile yet? Add this activity to your to-do list. Check out this video for help using LinkedIn as part of your job search. If your profile is already created, take it one step further by customizing your LinkedIn profile URL.





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Sample Job DescriptionsA great resume is written with a specific job goal in mind. One of the best ways to ensure your resume supports your goals is to gather some sample jobs that you’re interested in and qualified for. Search online and gather a few job postings that represent the type of position you’re targeting. Don’t worry about where the job is located; for this purpose, you should only be concerned about the job description and its requirements.

Copy and paste the text of each job description into the space below. We recommend pulling at least three examples of the type of job you’re seeking. Click on the following link for sample job descriptions to get started.

Then, highlight or bold any phrases in the listings that describe your experience and skills. This will help you or your professional resume writer identify which of your qualifications should be showcased throughout the resume.

PRO T IP : Need help figuring out your goals? Click on the following link for job-goal exercises you can try.





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Technical Skills and Proficiencies What tools and systems are you comfortable using at work? This could be anything from social media platforms like Twitter and Buffer, to computer languages like Java and Python. Click on the following link for additional help creating a list of technical skills for your resume.

PRO T IP : Need to brush up on a skill or tool that’s routinely popping up in the jobs you’re interested in? Check out sites like edX, Coursera, and SkillShare for free or low-cost online courses or YouTube for instructional videos.



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https://www.coursera.org/

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Your Work ExperienceUse the form below to list every job you’ve held within the past 15 years. Start with your most recent job and work your way backwards. If you served in the military or held a board position, list this experience as well. If you recently graduated from college, include your internships and any jobs you held while attending school.

Make a copy of the form below (Ctrl C + Ctrl V for PCs and Command C + Command V for Macs) and fill it out for each job you’ve held. Company Name and URL

Location

Job Title

Start and End Dates (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)





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PRO T IP : If your job title is very specific to your organization, include a translation of sorts in parentheses next to your official job title. For example: “Community Associate II (Senior Customer Service Representative)”





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Job Description:Describe your day-to-day duties. Ask yourself the following questions when filling out this section:

What do I have to do each day (or week or month) in order for my job to get done right? When I miss a day of work, what doesn't get done because I'm not there?

Need help filling out this section? Click on the following link for a list of sample job descriptions to get started.

Highlights (Recommended):Use this section to list any highlights from your work at the company. The amount of information you have to include will vary depending upon your field and level of experience. Ask yourself the following questions when filling out this section:

How did the tasks I completed benefit my department or the company as a whole? What were my weekly/monthly/annual goals? Did I meet or exceed these goals? Did I or my team win any awards? What did we do to earn such recognition? Are there any other major contributions or accomplishments worth mentioning?

Quantify your results whenever possible; for instance, how did you help save the company money, generate revenue, improve customer satisfaction, increase productivity, etc.? If you have an existing resume, only include new details in this section. There’s no reason to repeat anything that already appears in your current resume.

PRO T IP : Make this process easier in the future. Create a brag book to keep an on-going record of your work experience and highlights. Click on the following link for more details.





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Early Career HistoryIf you’ve been in the workforce for over 15 years, chances are you have a few positions that got left out of the previous section. List the job titles you held, the names of each employer, the locations where you worked, and your dates of employment for these roles. While the dates will likely not get used in your resume, it’s good to have a clear record of your earlier experiences.

Company Name Job Title Start and End Dates

PRO T IP : Need help condensing your work history for a standard two-page resume? Let a TopResume writer do the work for you! Learn more.





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Volunteer Work (Optional)Have you been actively volunteering with a non-profit organization? Skills-based volunteering (SBV) is a great way to fill an employment gap or supplement your work history when you’re trying to change careers.

List any volunteer work you’ve done that’s relevant to your current job goals in chronological order, beginning with your most recent work. If you’re new to the workforce, include any campus activities or clubs in which you were active.

Record the name of the organization and its website URL, the positions you held, your years of involvement, and your responsibilities and contributions to the non-profit.

Make a copy of the form below (Ctrl C + Ctrl V for PCs and Command C + Command V for Macs) and fill it out for each volunteer position you’ve held.

PRO T IP : Looking for new volunteer opportunities? Visit sites such as Catchafire and VolunteerMatch.

Organization and URL

Position

Location

Start and End Dates

Responsibilities, Accomplishments, and Contributions





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Professional AffiliationsList any relevant professional organizations or affiliations you’re a member of that aren’t listed on your resume. For each group, please list their name and URL, when you became a member, and any positions you’ve held. If you took an active role in the organization, describe your responsibilities and any notable achievements.

PRO T IP : Looking for a new association to join? Check out the Directory of Associations or research which groups your peers and managers belong to. You can often find this information on their LinkedIn profiles.

Language SkillsLanguage skills can be a great selling point on your resume. If you’re multilingual, be sure to list each language you speak and your proficiency level (Basic, Proficient, Native Speaker, etc.).



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Education and Professional DevelopmentRecord all your education, beginning with your most recent degree. List the institution, its location, the name of your degree, your major and minor, your graduation year, and any honors associated with the degree, such as summa or magna cum laude.

Do the same for any relevant certifications you’ve obtained or additional training opportunities or workshops you’ve attended. If you did not attend college, fill out the relevant boxes for your high school diploma or equivalent.

Make a copy of the form below (Ctrl C + Ctrl V for PCs and Command C + Command V for Macs) and fill it out for each degree you’ve earned.

School

Location

Degree or Certification

Major/Minor

Graduation Year

GPA and Honors





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PRO T IP : Do not include the dates for degrees or certifications that are 15 or more years old. Want more help telling a succinct, yet compelling career story? Let a TopResume pro do the work for you.

If you graduated within the last two years, please also include key projects, courses, associations, activities, and research areas (as appropriate) from your schooling.

Please list any additional training, certifications, or licenses that are current and relevant to your profession. Include the institution that delivered the training or issued the certification, its location, and the year you received it.






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FeedbackHave you received positive customer testimonials or a great performance review? Copy and paste this information into the field below. You or your resume writer may be able to work some of this information into your resume to demonstrate your hard and soft skills in the workplace.





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Write Your ResumeNow that you’ve gathered all this information, you can begin constructing your resume. Visit our career advice blog for more resume tips and to take a look at our resume samples.

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