Free Resumes

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Free resumes 1:

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

September, 1999 to Present
Employer: Department of National Defence

Position: Administration Officer and Instructor, 82 Brandon Air Cadet Squadron

        - delivery of knowledge and practical lessons to teenagers aged 12-18 years
        - responsible for all office correspondence and maintaining cadet records
        - act often as a chaperone on cadet activities

June 2002 to August 2002
Employer: Department of National Defence

Position: Music Instructor, Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre

        - worked with trombone, euphonium and tuba students ages 12-16
        - taught rudimentary music theory classes
        - conducted masterclasses and sectionals
        - adjudicated level tests
        - trained to become concert coordinator

September 2001 to April 2002
Employer: Various Schools in Western Manitoba

Position: Clinician, Brandon University

        - worked as a freelance clinician in middle and high schools around WestMan,
           including Wawanesa Collegiate and the
           Parkland Honour Band

June 2001 to August 2001
Employer: Department of National Defence

Position: Flight Commander, Service Band, Cold Lake Summer Training Centre

        - responsible for supervision and training of five staff cadets
        - responsible for supervision and training of thirty cadets
        - responsible for planning of band activities and trips within Alberta

PERSONAL STRENGTHS: 

Extensive experience in organization, planning, and preparation through involvement in the military

Experience teaching with air cadets and the military since 1994, including training in classroom instruction at the squadron level and at Regional Cadet Instructor's Schools in Edmonton, AB and Vallecartier, PQ

Expert in brass instruction, having experience with brass instruments since 1991

Competent in woodwind and percussion instruction

Work very well under deadlines and stress, also from military experience

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1994-1997
Oak Park High School, Graduate with honours
Cadet in 170 St James Kiwanis Air Cadet Squadron

1997-1998
Student, Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba
Cadet in 170 St James Kiwanis Air Cadet Squadron

1999-2004
Student, BMus/BEd concurrent program, Brandon University

2001
Basic Officer Qualification Course (Edmonton, AB)

2002
Junior Officer Leadership Course (Vallecartier, PQ)
Lieutenant Qualification Course (Edmonton, AB)

PAPERS, DISSERTATIONS AND AWARDS:

Recipient; Hogg Centennial Scholarship ($1000) in 1997
Recipient; Brandon University Students Union Bursary (2 x $250) in 2002

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Brass teaching and coaching; Internet Use; Composing and Arranging

HOBBIES:

Playing Trombone; Computer Gaming and Internet; Downloading MP3's; Movies

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

Notice that Free Resumes 1 is designed so the most important information is at the top, and the least important information is further down. Free Resumes 1 is an example of how a resume should be designed.

Let's now consider how this resume should not be designed.

Free Resumes 2:

PERSONAL STRENGTHS: 

Extensive experience in organization, planning, and preparation through involvement in the military

Experience teaching with air cadets and the military since 1994, including training in classroom instruction at the squadron level and at Regional Cadet Instructor's Schools in Edmonton, AB and Vallecartier, PQ

Expert in brass instruction, having experience with brass instruments since 1991

Competent in woodwind and percussion instruction

Work very well under deadlines and stress, also from military experience

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1994-1997
Oak Park High School, Graduate with honours
Cadet in 170 St James Kiwanis Air Cadet Squadron

1997-1998
Student, Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba
Cadet in 170 St James Kiwanis Air Cadet Squadron

1999-2004
Student, BMus/BEd concurrent program, Brandon University

2001
Basic Officer Qualification Course (Edmonton, AB)

2002
Junior Officer Leadership Course (Vallecartier, PQ)
Lieutenant Qualification Course (Edmonton, AB)

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

September, 1999 to Present
Employer: Department of National Defence

Position: Administration Officer and Instructor, 82 Brandon Air Cadet Squadron

        - delivery of knowledge and practical lessons to teenagers aged 12-18 years
        - responsible for all office correspondence and maintaining cadet records
        - act often as a chaperone on cadet activities

June 2002 to August 2002
Employer: Department of National Defence

Position: Music Instructor, Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre

        - worked with trombone, euphonium and tuba students ages 12-16
        - taught rudimentary music theory classes
        - conducted masterclasses and sectionals
        - adjudicated level tests
        - trained to become concert coordinator

September 2001 to April 2002
Employer: Various Schools in Western Manitoba

Position: Clinician, Brandon University

        - worked as a freelance clinician in middle and high schools around WestMan,
           including Wawanesa Collegiate and the
           Parkland Honour Band

June 2001 to August 2001
Employer: Department of National Defence

Position: Flight Commander, Service Band, Cold Lake Summer Training Centre

        - responsible for supervision and training of five staff cadets
        - responsible for supervision and training of thirty cadets
        - responsible for planning of band activities and trips within Alberta

PAPERS, DISSERTATIONS AND AWARDS:

Recipient; Hogg Centennial Scholarship ($1000) in 1997
Recipient; Brandon University Students Union Bursary (2 x $250) in 2002

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Brass teaching and coaching; Internet Use; Composing and Arranging

HOBBIES:

Playing Trombone; Computer Gaming and Internet; Downloading MP3's; Movies

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

In Free Resumes 2, Kevin has decided to place information about his strengths and his educational details before the details of his work history. This is an error that many people make. The employer or agent wants to know the most important information first, and the most important information is your work history.

In both Free Resumes 1 and Free Resumes 2, the Kevin's hobbies and special interests are at the end of the resume. This is because this information has no relevance to the work place. It merely shows that Kevin has activities and interests outside of the workplace.