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EXPERIENCE
Use short, descriptive bullet points that begin with action verbs e.g., designed, improved) and highlight
responsibilities, skills, and accomplishments. Explain how your work added value to the company and quantify
results whenever possible. You can highlight either the position or the company, whichever you think is more
important.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Folio Graphics, Wilsonville OR
Web Administrator 07/2018-09/2018
• Reorganized main website to ensure integrity.
• Designed user interface for transferring paper process to web, increasing customer base by 15%.
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Starbucks, Klamath Falls OR
Shift Supervisor 10/2016 – 05/2018
• Promoted to supervisor after six months.
• Opened and closed the location, reconciling a cash drawer of up to $2,500 daily.
• Contributed to hiring, termination and other human resources decisions.
Experience less related to management may still convey many positive aspects of you as a candidate to
employers. Whatever experience you have that conveys your strengths, include it in sections such as
Additional Experience or Military Service.
LEADERSHIP / INVOLVEMENT / AFFILIATIONS
Include any involvement in student clubs, professional organizations, and community activities. Be sure to
highlight leadership roles or positions of responsibility. If extensive, include a separate section. If less extensive
and all related to Oregon Tech, you may include in your Education section.
Leadership and Involvement
Oregon Tech Broadcasting (member) 2016-2018
A student-run digital media program promoting campus culture and visual media through hands-on student
production.
General Resume Tips:
NEVER use a template! The embedded tables and macros will not play well with applicant tracking
systems. A plain Word document with simple formatting is best. See www.oit.edu/career
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Don’t put your contact information in a header: applicant tracking systems won’t be able to see it.
Be organized, and consistent in the format of how you describe experiences.
Quantify your experiences when possible: Provided tech support to user network of 1,000+ employees.
Balance your use of text, bullets, blank space and margins.
Begin all bullets with action verbs; past tense verbs for past accomplishments.
Do not use I, me, my (they are understood). You may be more personal in your LinkedIn Summary.
Do not include references or “References on request” – it’s assumed.
Within each section, use reverse chronological format.
One page if possible, two is acceptable if you can take up at least half of the second page.
Use boldface and italics selectively to highlight important information; avoid underlining.
Shading (the little paint can on Word) and borders can make your resume look distinctive.
Don’t insert symbols or other graphics (except bullet points).
NO typos – get someone else to proofread for you