Sample “Beginner's” Resumes 

By Ray Palmer & Linda Pearson

School of Business

University of Connecticut

HADLEY SMITH  

365 South Quadrangle, Apt. 6C

Storrs , CT 06269

(860) 000-0000

Hadley.smith@hahoo.com

 

OBJECTIVE Seeking part-time position to further develop management and business skills.

EDUCATION University of Connecticut , Storrs , CT

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Major: Management with a concentration in International Business

Expected graduation date: May 2006

GPA 3.6, Dean's List

Farmdale High School , Farmdale , IL

National Honors Society

Earned 25 college credits through Advanced Placement program

“Who's Who Among American High School Students” - 2001 and 2002

President, Student Council (2001-2002)

WORK The Shopping Bag, Farmdale , IL

EXPERIENCE Cashier (2000 - present)

? Hired as Bagger, promoted to Cashier position.

? Responsible for opening and closing cash register

? Developed excellent customer service skills

? Recognized as “Employee of the Month”

S elf-Employed Lawn Service, Farmdale , IL

Yard Worker (Summers 1998-2001)

? Mowed lawns, trimmed shrubs

? Developed large customer base through reputation for providing excellent and timely service

VOLUNTEER Farmdale Youth Camp, Farmdale , IL

SERVICE Camp Counselor (Summers 1998-2001)

? Organized camp activities for physically challenged children ages 6-10

? Served as role model

? Planned parent/child activities night

? Trained student counselors

ACTIVITIES/ UCONN Marching Band , September 2002 to Present

INTERESTS UCONN Intramural Sports

Stock market, music, reading, community work

Extensive travel to Spain , Italy , Portugal , France

SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab

Language: Fluent in Spanish

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