Resume Writer's Workshop: Overview

Ima Reader
Monona, Wisconsin
mghslibrary@mgschools.net
608-316-1896

 The header of your resume should clearly indicate contact information

• your full name (nicknames only if this is your primary identity)
• the city where you live (full address is not necessary)
• an email contact
• your primary phone number

EDUCATION

Reading College (Reading, PA)
Associate's Degree in Writing, 2000

University of Reading (Berkshire, UK) 
Bachelor of Arts in Reading, 2003    

City College, New York 
Certificate of Publishing, 2005
Master of Arts in Literary Antiquities

 The education section should indicate your highest level of education, along with degrees, certifications, and licenses.  You may also list relevant workshops and other training your participated in.

EXPERIENCE

Librarian, Spink Public Library
Spink, SD, 2015-Present

Have directed the acquisition of three new collections related to the library's historical mission. Have promoted community involvement through regular programming.

Archivist, National Library
Washington, DC, 2010-2015

Initiated new procedures to ensure safe handling of rare books. Coordinated the digitization of these materials for online publication.

Proofreader, Great Lakes Publishing
Mackinac, MI, 2006-2010

Surpassed assigned editing quotes by 25% by developing a systematic approach that is replicative by other employees.

Sales Consultant, Barnes and Nobel Book Stores
Monona, WI, 2000-2002

Mastered job duties, including stocking and display, inventory, reader advisory and sales check out.

 The most common format (chronological) lists work experiences (places of employment and job titles), beginning with the most recent.  Concisely describe achievements rather than responsibilities.  As you gain more experience, you may remove any work that is not relevant to the jobs you are applying for. Other formats include:

• functional
  The functional resume highlights skills and abilities, as opposed to experience. This type is great for people who have gaps in employment or are changing careers.
• targeted
  The targeted resume focuses on a specific job opening by removing any information that is not relevant to the position.
• design
  The design resume showcases the job-seeker's creativity and design skills.

SKILLS

Proficient in common Microsoft and Google Office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software). Trained in speed reading techniques.  Fluent in conversational Spanish. 

 The skills draws attention to job skills that may not be evident through work history. For example, you may be proficient in a piece of software that is common in the field in which you are seeking employment. Perhaps you are fluent in another language.

AWARDS / HONORS / PUBLICATIONS

• Recipient of Employee of the Year, Barnes and Nobel, 2001
• Awarded the James O'Brien Reader's Scholarship, 2003, 2004, 2005

 This optional section can showcase significant achievements that have been formerly recognized. Have you been awarded an impressive scholarship? Has your work been published by an organization?