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These real-life samples use a variety of formats and approaches. Each starts out with a summary or profile that quickly communicates who the writer is and what he or she offers. View top resume strategies for more ideas.

Emma Brown, Certified Nursing Assistant
Emma uses a functional format to highlight her strong skills in caring for the elderly and vulnerable adults. Her role as a kind, caring professional shines through this resume.
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Chris Grant, Supply Chain Manager
Chris uses a chronological format to highlight his strong experience in manufacturing and material requirements planning. Because those skills are important to his job target as a supply chain manager, he highlights them throughout.
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Jeremiah Washington, Paralegal
Because Jeremiah has extensive experience and training in the medical/legal field that support his paralegal qualifications, he pulls out his skills and experience at the top of his resume.
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Michael Jones, Public Relations position
Michael is a journalism and public relations graduate seeking an opportunity in public relations. The one-page format allows him to emphasize his recent degree while still promoting his internships with top firms in the area.
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Jessica Johnson, Healthcare Writer/Editor
Because she has impressive, consistent work experience in her field, Jessica uses a chronological format. She also emphasizes the health are organizations she has worked with by providing a brief description of each in italics.
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Spanish-language resumes

Currículum cronológico de muestra

Currículum funcional de muestra

Also, visit this walk-through sample resume for Maya Lee, an administrative assistant seeking a project coordinator position. Learn what she includes in each section and why.