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Emma Dacuyan

Campus Address: Permanent Address:My Dorm Room 12345 Elm Street Tercero Hall Any Town, CA 94567Davis, CA 95616 (555)321-456xEmail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE Work study job that will combine my interpersonal and writing skills

EDUCATIONUniversity of California, DavisBachelor Degree, Major not yet declared, Expected June 2017

Coursework related to position: Beginning Composition, Children in the Garden (Enrolled Spring 2013)

SKILLSComputer: Proficient in Word, use of Internet search engines, Outlook and email in both PC and Mac environmentsLanguage: Fluent in spoken Tagalog (minimal written ability)Character Traits: Punctual, attentive to detail, organized, cooperative, patient

EXPERIENCEReceptionist, T & T Electronics, Any Town, CA 6/12-8/12Created a welcoming atmosphere for mid-sized manufacturing firm. Used proactive communication to effectively manage Outlook calendars for four busy sales people. Kept office clean and organized. Ensured packages were mailed in a timely manner using the most cost effective carrier for the transaction.

Child Care Provider, Self Employed, Any Town, CA 6/12-PresentProvide safe, reliable care for children (infant to12 years) in their homes. Effectively adapt communication style and planned activities to meet the developmental needs of children and create a positive experience. Partnered with parents to ensure consistency and clear boundaries with children. Rapport building and reliability resulted in extensive referrals.

ACTIVITIES Member, UC Davis Intramural Volleyball, 9/13-Present Member, Any Town High School Marching Band, 8/10-11/13

You can use just one addressusually just the address closest to where you are seeking a job. See page 19 or page 24 for samples.

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Resumes and Correspondence

Jamar Jacksonjjackson@ucdavis .edu

123 Clover Lane, Any City, California 9XXXX . (555) 421-XXXX

OBJECTIVE

A laboratory research internship with ABC Company .

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, June 20XX

University of California, Davis

Related Course Work: General Chemistry (Lab), Microbiology (Lab) Organic Chemistry (Lab), Zoology (Lab), Biology

SKILLS

Familiar with buffer preparation, microscopy, pH meter, and analytical balances .

Excellent ability to accurately keep laboratory records .

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in PC and Mac platforms .

SPECIAL PROJECT

Iodine Shortage Project, UC Davis, Davis, CA 1/XX-present

Worked with a group of seven students raising over $10,000 to help the current iodine shortage in Indonesia . Raised funds for research, iodine distribution and literature . Researched the effects of iodine deficiency and developed promotional materials including posters and flyers for in-class presentations . Raised funds through classes, friends and on-campus activities, including numerous presentations to sororities and fraternities .

EXPERIENCE

Shift Leader, In-N-Out Burger, Davis, CA 10/XX-present

Provided outstanding customer service and handled customer complaints .

Acted as cashier; entrusted by supervisor to record and deliver bank deposits .

Trained and supervised ten staff members . Provided input for new hire performance reviews and identified areas for additional training .

Maintained accurate inventory count of all products .

Ensured proper food sanitation procedures were followed by strictly adhering to all food handling safety protocols .

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Yolo County SPCA, Davis, CA, 4/XX-6/XX

Activities Coordinator, Black Student Union, UC Davis, 9/XX-present

Member, Biological Sciences Club, UC Davis, 9/XX-present

No need to mention whether a position is paid or voluntary.


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Laboratory Research Assistant

Job Landis123 Maple Avenue Davis, CA 95000 530-555-5555 [email protected]

OBJECTIVEA position as a Laboratory Research Assistant

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis Anticipated Graduation date June 20XX

RELEVANT COURSEWORKMolecular and Cellular Biology (Lab) Pathology Organic Chemistry (Lab)Neurobiology Microbiology Chemistry (Lab)

LABORATORY SKILLSSDS-PAGE PCR/cloning ELISAGas chromatography UV/VIS Spectrophotometry Computer data analysisMicroscopy DNA extraction/quantification Amino acid analysis

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Familiar with fundamental lab procedures including pipetting, buffer preparation and SDS-PAGE Intelligent, analytical and highly motivated; ability to multitask, attentive to details Excellent communication skills; dedicated to professionalism and high-quality work PC skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Fully fluent both orally and written in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCEClinical Pathology Intern, Department of Clinical Pathology, UC Davis 5/XX-9/XX Developed a buffer system for liquid chromatographic isolation of pesticide metabolites in urine Accurately performed gas chromatography on purified samples Recognized by supervisor for outstanding contributions to successful research project completion

Team Lead, Best Burgers, Davis, CA 6/XX-9/XX, 6/XX-9/XX Placed orders and performed cashiering duties in high-volume fast food establishment Suggested new method of packaging orders which reduced customer wait time by approximately

50% Promoted to Team Lead after 60 days

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIPPresident, Biological Sciences Club, UC Davis, 9/XX-presentSwimming, Intramural basketball

COMMUNITY SERVICEMember, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 9//XX-6/XXParticipant, Habitat for Humanity, Summer 2012

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Chronological Format for Career PositionA chronological resume presents your education and work experience in a straightforward, reverse chronological order format, listing your current or most recent job first . If the majority of your work experience is related to your stated job objective, the chronological format is generally preferred .

ANH NGUYEN

San Francisco, CA 94121 530-555-1212 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE A career position in sales and marketing at Dream Job International Co.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a minor in Communication University of California, Davis, June 20XX

Carlos University, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain, Summer 20XX

SKILLS Computer: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac environments. Language: Fluent in Vietnamese, Conversational Spanish (spoken). Communication: Able to write clearly and convincingly and give public presentations to large groups.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA (6/XXPresent)

Market personal computer hardware and software. Develop and implement marketing and advertising strategies. Design and develop educational and entertainment software for Apple computer system. Participate in numerous computer trade shows hosting more than 3,000 visitors and more than 150 vendors.

Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA (5/XX9/XX)

Performed sales work for auto parts store with annual sales exceeding $35 million. Worked effectively with customers and employees. Maintained a large store inventory using a computerized inventory system. Supervised and trained a sales force of 34 representatives. Implemented parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow. Developed effective in-store and window displays.

Salesperson, Consumer Distributing Company, Woodland, CA (9/XX4/XX)

Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog chain store. Processed over $10,000 per week in cash, checks and credit cards, performed inventory control, and completed clerical tasks. Received quarterly awards for sales performance.

LEADERSHIP Fundraising Chairperson, Member, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity (dates) Member, Vietnamese Student Association (dates)

View Anh Nguyens online resume on page 27 and functional resume on page 22.


ANH NGUYENXXX Green Street

San Francisco, CA 12345(415) 48X-XXXX

anguyen@ucdavis .edulinkedin .com/in/anhnguyen

OBJECTIVE A career position in sales and marketing

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a minor in Communications University of California, Davis, June 20XX

Carlos University, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain, Summer 20XX

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Three years increased responsibility in sales Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of the computer software industry Received awards for sales performance Proficient in Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac environments Fluent in Vietnamese, Conversational Spanish (spoken)

Marketing/Sales Marketed personal computer hardware and software Developed and implemented marketing and advertising strategies Performed sales work for auto parts chain store with annual sales exceeding $35 million Recognized for impressive sales record and received quarterly awards for outstanding performance Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog sales store Participated in numerous computer trade shows

Organization/Planning Designed and developed educational and entertainment software for Apple computer system Implemented parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow Developed effective in-store and window displays

Communication Skills Communicated effectively with customers and employees Revised policy manuals and developed curricula for training sessions Supervised and trained sales team of 34 Gave presentations to groups of 150 or more people

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA, 6/XXPresent Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc ., Davis, CA, 5/XX9/XX Salesperson, Consumers Distributing Company, Woodland, CA, 9/XX4/XX

ACTIVITIES Fundraising Chairperson, Member, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity, 9/XXPresent Member, Vietnamese Student Association, 9/XX6/XX

A functional resume concentrates on skills you have demonstrated that relate to your stated objective rather than on the jobs you have held . This format is particularly effective if your past work experience is not directly related to your job objective, if you are changing careers or if you are seeking a promotion . Choose broad skill categories appropriate to the desired job and detail how you have demonstrated those same skills in past positions/jobs .

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View Anh Nguyens online resume on page 27 and chronological resume on page 21.

This type of objective is excellent for career fairs.

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Chronological Format for Entry-Level Career PositionThe resume below uses a chronological format . Your resume should represent you . Be sure to have your resume draft critiqued by an ICC staff member .

AUDREY KIM1122 Aggie Avenue Apt, # 33 Davis, CA 95616

(530) 757-XXXX (415) 48X-XXXXakim@ucdavis .edu

OBJECTIVE Environmental Planner position with XYZ Consulting

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning Bachelor of Arts, Communication University of California Davis, June 20XX

Related Course Work: Environmental Impact Reporting using GIS, Urban and Regional

Planning, Environmental Law, Water Policy and Politics, Urban Geography

SKILLS Familiar with CEQA, NEPA and CWA Working knowledge of environmental impact assessments Proficient in applications of Microsoft Office Suite, ERSI and ArcGIS Excellent writing and editing skills

EXPERIENCE Planning Intern, Sacramento County Planning and Community Development Department, Sacramento, CA 10/XX - 3/XX

Created database of employment and housing for Sacramento County . Conducted jobs/housing balance study as directed by the General Plan .

National Network of Environmental Management Studies Fellow, U .S . Environmental Protection Agency, Philadelphia, PA 6/XX - 9/XX

Reviewed and provided comments on Environmental Impact statements . Formulated plan to coordinate Geographic Information System data among different federal agencies . Participated in significant public outreach efforts .

Environmental Education Intern, Student Landowner Education and Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS), Davis, CA 1/XX - 4/XX

Planned and led high school students in agricultural and stream corridor restoration projects . Researched and taught students about native species interaction and local ecosystem sensitivity . Designed, constructed and maintained composting piles for on-site teaching purposes .

ACTIVITIES Student Member, Association of Environmental Professionals, 20XX - present Student Member, American Planning Association, 20XX - present Volunteer, Focus the Nation, UC Davis, January 20XX Volunteer, Whole Earth Festival, May 20XX

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A specific objective is highly recommended . However, a more general objective or none at all can be used at career fairs .

This is a sub-category of EDUCATION . The title should be bold, lower case, and indented .

If you have performed the protocol several times you may list your ability to perform procedures used in a lab as adept at, proficient in or other accurate terms .

Double majors indicate: Double Major in ___ and ___ or state Bachelor of Arts in ___, Bachelor of Science in ___ .

View Audrey Kims cover letter on page 38 and her list of references on page 41.

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MARIA GARCIAFairfield, CA 95555 mgarcia@ucdavis .edu

530-752-1212 linkedin .com/in/MarciaGarcia24

OBJECTIVEResearch position in biochemistry laboratory .

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in BiochemistryUniversity of California, Davis Degree expected December, 20XX

SKILLSProtocol design for proteolytic digests SDS-PAGEGas chromatography UV/VIS SpectrophotometryHPLC Computer data analysisAbility to keep accurate laboratory records Laboratory animal handling

RESEARCH EXPERIENCEProtein Biochemistry Intern, Genentech, Inc ., San Francisco, CA . (June to September 20XX)Investigated structure-function relationships of interferon . Experiments included the use of limited proteolitic digests, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC .

Clinical Pathology Intern, Department of Clinical Pathology, University of California, Davis . (March to June 20XX) Developed buffer system for liquid chromatographic isolation of pesticide metabolites in urine . Performed gas chromatography on purified samples .

LABORATORY ANIMAL HANDLING EXPERIENCELaboratory Helper, Animal Science Department, University of California, Davis . (May to July 20XX)Maintained murine colony used for transgenic experiments .

POSITION HELD TO FINANCE EDUCATIONSalesperson, Macys, Sacramento, CA . (May to September 20XX)Provided customer service, engaged in sales transactions, public relations, inventory control and balanced cash register receipts .

ACTIVITIESPresident, Member, Biochemistry Club Member, Chicanos/Latinos in Health EducationSwimming, intramural basketball

The combination chronological/functional resume uses elements of both styles . The qualifications (areas of effectiveness) of the functional resume remain within specific job/experience descriptions . The jobs/experiences are then grouped and categorized to show the strengths in two to four categories . This resume format is effective if at least some of your experience is related to the job objective, and also when the job objective has more than one component and you have experience in these different components (e .g ., technical and management; sales and organizational) .

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International ExperienceThe skills you gain from going abroad or working internationally can give you a competitive edge . Below is an exmple of how to highlight your international experience and skills gained .

MOHAMED SINGH(530) 555-5555

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: Foreign Service Officer position with U.S. Department of State.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and French double major, Degrees expected June 20XX University of California, Davis GPA: 3.23/4.00

Study Abroad, University of Lyon II and lInstitut dEtudes PolitquesLyon, France, 9/20XX 6/20XX

SKILLSComputer: Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PageMaker, email and Internet applications,

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Familiar with PCs and MACs, Experience with LoanQuest loan processing software and OMS web-based billing database.

Languages: Professional fluency in written and oral French, Conversant in Farsi (limited written ability), Elementary knowledge of written and oral Spanish.

Character Traits: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong writing aptitude, confident, work well in teams, culturally aware, sociable, leadership competent, teachable, and honest.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Intern, State Senate Office of International Relations, Sacramento, CA (9/20XX 1/20XX) Attended official meetings weekly between foreign dignitaries and Senators or Senate staff.

Communicated with Senate staff and Capitol staff to arrange meetings for incoming international delegates. Performed open source research on foreign countries and summarize pertinent information for outgoing delegations. Wrote correspondence (letters, emails, faxes) on behalf of Senators and the Office of International Relations to Consulates, US embassies, and foreign governments. Compiled variety of reports and data into Excel and Word applications for publication in Senate Office of International Relations Annual Report.

Billing Manager, CAL Internet Services, Inc., San Jos, CA (6/20XX 7/20XX) Used interpersonal communication skills to effectively network at business fairs resulting in

increased contacts and sales. Managed billing using OMS web-based billing database. Patiently provided tech support to non-technical clients ensuring customer satisfaction and increased sales. Participated in sales and marketing. Drafted official company correspondences in Word.

Caller, UC Davis Annual Fund, Davis, CA (7/20XX 9/20XX) Contacted UC Davis alumni and parents via telephone to promote continued relationships with

university. Fostered positive image of UCD by implementing professional and sincere dialogue. Encouraged and solicited financial support. Conducted campaign for donations between $100-$1,000.

Cashier, ASUCD Coffee House, Davis, CA (9/20XX 7/20XX) Worked for on-campus food service venue that serves more than 4,000 meals per day; provided

customer service during busiest shifts. Effectively communicated with coworkers to ensure smooth operations and welcoming atmosphere.

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS Captain, Mens Novice Curling Team, UC Davis (10/20XX 6/20XX)

You can use the skills section to also describe traits.


Victoria [email protected]

2350 Main StreetDavis, CA 95676

Mobile: (530) 759-1957

OBJECTIVE:

A full-time software engineering position

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Engineering Expected Graduation June 20XXUniversity of California, DavisGPA: 3.2/4.0

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Software: BASIC, C, C++, C#, Java, Python, HTML, Perl, Visual Basic, SQL, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop

Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux

EXPERIENCE:

Software Development Intern, Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA, June 20XX-September 20XX Designed a customized central webpage of web tools using Active Server Pages and Digital

Dashboard Evaluated a virtual collaboration tool used by an engineering division Built a prototype in Visual Basic of the next-generation instant messaging software

IT Intern, Caltrans, June 20XX-September 20XX Tested a web-based application used by the unit Redesigned departmental Word template pages utilized Provided phone and email support for a web-based computer training program Created web pages using Active Server Pages for automating the registration

PROJECT:

Microsoft Hackathon, UC Davis, September 20XX-Present Created a game application on the Windows Phone platform using C# Learned and built a prototype using Visual Studio and XNA Framework Worked in a team of two to design and conceptualize ideas and gameplay Rendered and illustrated character sprites and graphics using Adobe Photoshop

ASSOCIATIONS:

Filipino Americans in Science and Engineering President (20XX-20XX), Website Programmer (20XX-Present), Secretary (20XX-20XX)Computer Science Club, December 20XX-PresentTau Beta Pi National Engineering Honors Society, July 20XX-Present

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