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Resumes can be the key reason to get you selected; but beware, they can be the sole reason to get you rejected. Creating a professional looking resume is not everyone’s cup of tea. Many freshers are confused about how to draft a resume or a CV. Here are some professional looking resume templates to help you get your dream job.

Here is a basic clean template. Fill in the information as required, but it is advisable to maintain the same order. The following is a functional resume template for use by students and fresher.

Sample functional resume template

Your name

Xyz Street, xyz city

Xyz state, xyz zip code.

Your phone number, your email address.

Job objective: This is a narrow part where you describe the type of job you are looking for. Also, you can mention whether you need a part time or a full time job.

I am looking for a management trainee position that would use my skills.

Skills: This is a very important part in a functional resume. You must list all your skills and abilities here. You can also bullet points here to attract attention and make it look neat. This is the section to impress, so get creative.

  • I am an extremely motivated individual.
  • I work well in teams.
  • I can handle problems very well.
  • I can work very well under pressure.
  • Have knowledge of Ms Office, internet, e mails.
  • I am a good communicator.
  • I can research well on any topic.

Education: Here you can list all your formal education and schooling, all your degrees and any training you had.

  • Where you received your training – college name.
  • The training dates.
  • The first degree – the month and year.
  • Any diploma – the month and year.
  • Any certificates.
  • Any course completion documents.

Work experience: Since this is a functional resume, this section will be very short and placed in the bottom. Write a short paragraph on your previous jobs or leave this section out if you don’t have any work history.

Xxx Company – name of the job – dates of employment

Xyz Company – training – dates of training.

 

The chronological resume template

Your name here

Any street

Xyz City, xyz state

Zip Code

Telephone:  00000000 / e-mail:  [email protected]

CAREER PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE

Start year – End year                        COMPANY NAME, City, State

(Month/Year) Job Title
  • …………………………………………….
  • ……………………………………………
  • ……………………………………………..

Selected Accomplishments

  • …………………………………………………..
  • …………………………………………………..
  • …………………………………………………..
SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • ……………………………………………………..
  • …………………………………………………….
  • ………………………………………………………
EDUCATION

Start Date – End Date                     INSTITUTION NAME, City, Province or State

(Month/Year)        Degree, Diploma, Certificate

Start Date – End Date         INSTITUTION NAME, City, Province or State

(Month/Year)      Degree, Diploma, Certificate

Start Date – End Date        INSTITUTION NAME, City, Province or State

TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
  • ………………………………………………….
  • ………………………………………………….
  • ………………………………………………….
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
  • ………………………………………………
  • ………………………………………………
  • ………………………………………………

The chronological resume is the most commonly used form of resume template in the industry. This form is very useful for everybody and is regarded as the accepted resume format. Functional resume can be used by freshers.

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