CAREER OBJECTIVE
Your career/job objective is a statement of your
short, and if you choose, your long term employment goals. Be brief
and to the point. Your career objective should directly relate to the
job applied for.
"Entry level position as a Software Developer which will enable me to
utilize my programming and computer knowledge within a telecommunications
organization."
HIGHLIGHTS/SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
This section should capture the employer's interest.
It should include a short list of skills, accomplishments, talents,
special knowledge, or personal work style that is targeted toward your
career goals and should also match the job you are applying for. This
section is important for everyone, especially those who have little
work experience, to highlight the skills you have gained from other
experiences such as academic experiences - computer skills, research
skills, analytical skills, writing skills, problem solving skills; technical
skills - if you have quite a few technical skills developed from academic
courses, training or work experience, then you could place it under
a separate category as shown below; volunteer work - communication skills,
interpersonal skills; or campus activities - leadership skills, organizational
skills, team player etc¡ It is recommended that your provide a concrete
example to validate the skill you have developed rather than providing
employers with just a shopping list of skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- demonstrated
communication and interpersonal skills in providing technical solutions
- strong organizational
skills in planning and implementing technical projects
- excellent writing
skills and research skills on computer training procedures and manuals
- proven problem-solver,
able to quickly grasp complex systems and identify opportunities for
improvements
- eight months
of co-op software engineering experience, developed strong analytical
skills and a
broad range of computer expertise
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, SQL, Assembly, HTML
Operating Systems: UNIX, MS-DOS, Windows NT
Computer Networks: LANs, ATM, SONET, UDP, TCP/IP
EDUCATION
This section allows you in addition to providing
the title of your degree, describe skills, stress accomplishments, goals
met and knowledge acquired through relevant courses, project work or
thesis work. You may also include educational awards, scholarships or
recognized accomplishments under this section.
19xx-19xx
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - COMMUNICATIONS
Carleton University, Ottawa, ON GPA: B+
Courses Completed
Object-Oriented Programming, Abstract Data Types and Algorithms, Programming
in C++, Software Engineering, Database Management Systems
Projects Completed
Object Oriented Design: developed software for a home security system
in a team group. Designed, developed and implemented the software in
MS Visual C++ environment.
Software Project:
using the Queue Theory in OO Programming, designed a simulation tool
and tested to calculate the average waiting time for a customer in a
bank queue.
WORK HISTORY
Use clear action verbs and be concise when describing
your duties in point form. Emphasize duties that show specific skills
and accomplishments. Did you supervise/train employees? Work with deadlines?
Serve the public/clients? Handle money, make deposits, balance a cash?
Complete a project with team members? Assume a leadership role? Work
within a budget or time restrictions? Manage your own summer business?
Stress your involvement and goals met and your contribution to the organization.
Jan. 19xx - Present
(part time)
TITLE OF POSITION
Name of Company/Organization
City, Province
- developed and
implemented new automated testing methods
- researched and
wrote recommendation reports on computer training manual
- trained and supervised
student staff on assembling and testing procedures
- communicated
and provided technical solutions to clients
May 19xx-Aug. 19xx
(summer)
TITLE OF POSITION
Name of Company/Organization
City, Province
- organized, planned
and implemented computer projects for children
- assembled computers
and installed software programs for a computer summer camp
- interviewed and
hired university students to instruct computer classes
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
This section offers an opportunity to supply
information which does not fit neatly into the other categories and
allows you to present job-related skills, knowledge and achievements
acquired through a wide variety of experiences such as: leadership abilities
(Club President/Team Captain), organizational skills (planning of special
events), time management (balancing school work and other activities)
and dedication (ongoing commitment to athletics/community involvement).
Employers consider this section just as important as the others, as
it helps them see you as a "whole person". It is a good idea to include
titles held and length of involvement. This section can include things
such as:
- memberships o
volunteer work/community involvement
- campus activities
o hobbies and leisure activities
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
You
should be prepared to provide employers with the names of three individuals
you anticipate will comment favourably on your skills and abilities.
References can come from employment, volunteer work, and education.
Standard of practice is to indicate on your resume that references are
available upon request. List references on a separate sheet of paper,
be sure to include: name of person, title of position, name of company,
full mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address.