No job-seeker should ever be without a strong resume, so
we have reproduced some examples of professionally-developed resumes
for you -- free of charge.
Note: These resume samples are just a small part of the vast number of free
Job-Hunting Samples and Examples
we offer at Quintessential Careers. We encourage you to take advantage of all the resources we offer you!
We've categorized the more than 20 free professional resume samples as follows:
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Notes: All sample resumes are fictionalized.
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I. For established job-seekers:
Sample
Chronological Resume: Cosmopolitan Design
A standard chronological resume may be your best choice if most/all
of your experience has been in one field and you plan to stay in that
field. Note the "Areas of Expertise" and technical-skills keyword
sections in this sample.
Sample
Chronological Resume: Cosmopolitan Design
This sophisticated chronological resume really stands out, yet is
dignified enough to complement most professions. This sample contains a keyword summary.
Sample
Chronological Resume: Creative Design
This chronological resume design -- which boasts a bit of pizzazz -- works well
for creative professions, such as marketing and advertising.
Sample Customer Relations Director Resume
describes accomplishments in a "Results-Action-Situation" format.
Sample
Chrono-Functional Resume: Classic Design
Chrono-functional resumes suit a variety of job-seeker needs,
such as a diverse job history that doesn't add up to a clear-cut
career path.
Sample
Chrono-Functional Resume: Conservative Design
A chrono-functional resume, like this sample, is often the
best choice if you're a career-changer who wants to transition to a
new field that is different from what all your previous experience points to.
Do you need both a chronological and chrono-functional resume?
You might if you are targeting different types of jobs. Perhaps you are open to
one type of job that is very similar to your professional background,
but you're also open to jobs that represent a shift in your career focus. That
was the idea behind the two resumes we did for the job-seeker in these samples. An attorney,
she wanted a resume that would work for traditional attorney positions
(chronological
resume) and one that would target dealing with employment law and labor issues in the
corporate sector (chrono-functional
resume).
II. For Senior-Level Professionals:
Executive
Keyword Resume: 2-page Chronological
A great design for senior-level executives, this resume format
substitutes eye-catching keywords for the traditional objective statement.
Sample
Chronological Resume: Corinthian Design
We maximize your credentials and skills with the keyword section (Areas of Expertise)
in this chronological resume.
Sample Senior Human Resources Manager Resume
emphasizes accomplishments
Sample International Executive Resume
is a simple one-page resume that ca be used as is for networking or supplemented with the addendum
Performance Highlights.
See more samples on our
Mid-
and Senior-Level Professionals page and our
Project
Managers page.
III. For IT Professionals:
Sample
Chronological Resume for IT Professionals with Projects: Executive Keyword Design
A keyword section showcasing skills can be very
important for job-seekers in the information-technology field,
as in this chronological example that shows several consulting
engagements for various clients under one employer.
Sample
Chronological Resume for IT Professionals: Modular Design
This eye-catching style features a keyword section showcasing
technical skills.
See more samples on our
IT
Project Managers page.
IV. For MBA-level Professionals:
Sample
Chronological MBA Resume: Executive Keyword Design
We spotlight your MBA credentials and skills in this Executive
Keyword chronological resume.
Sample
Chronological MBA Resume: CleanLine Design
Your MBA credentials and skills are highlighted in this attractive
chronological resume.
V. For Creative Design Professionals:
Here are three sample design resumes:
Design Resume Sample 1
This resume shows judicious use of colored type, bullets, interesting font.
Design Resume Sample 2
This sample shows use of outline type, screen-tinted background graphic.
Design Resume Sample 3
This sample resume shows creative use of white space, branded, logo-like treatment of designer's name.
Used with permission of Cory Smith.
VI. For New Graduates:
Sample
Chrono-Functional New Graduate Resume: Copperplate Design
A design variation on the chrono-functional resume for college students
and new grads. Note that while college students should strive for 1-page
resumes, those with exceptional experience can have a second page.
Sample
Chronological New Grad IT Resume: Classic Design
This design for new grads in the information-technology field contains our
reader-friendly keyword section showcasing computer skills. Note that while
college students should strive for 1-page resumes, those with exceptional
experience can have a second page.
VII. Text Resumes:
Sample
Chronological Text Resume: Text Design
Text resumes are by necessity not as attractive as their print counterparts,
but we employ a few tricks to dress them up, as in this IT sample.
VIII. Resume Addenda:
Documents that supplement and enhance your resume submission.
Sample Leadership Profile:
This document describes leadership achievements in a "Challenge-Action-Results" format.
Project Highlights Sample:
This document uses a table format to summarize key project accomplishments.
Career Biography Sample:
Occasionally, an employer will ask for your career history in biography form. Here's a sample of that format.
Performance Highlights Sample:
This addendum document is intended as a supplement to the
Sample International Executive Resume
and describes performance highlights.
And see these additional pages that show free professional resume samples:
You also might want to read one or more of these free resume-related articles:
- Avoid These 10 Resume Mistakes,
by Katharine Hansen.
- Everything Job-Seekers Need to Know About E-Resumes,
by Katharine Hansen.
- Fundamentals of a Good Chronological Resume, by
Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- How to Handle a Gap in Your Job History,
by Cynthia Wright.
- Resume Critique Worksheet,
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Scannable Resume Fundamentals, by
Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
- Should You Consider a Functional Format for Your
Resume?, by Katharine Hansen
- Should You Use a Career Objective on Your Resume?,
by Katharine Hansen.
- Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Resume,
by Katharine Hansen.
- Web-based Resumes: Just One Tool in the
Online Jobseeker's Toolbox, by Katharine Hansen.
- What Resume Format is Best for You?,
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. and Katharine Hansen.
- Your E-resume's File Format Aligns
with its Delivery Method, by Katharine Hansen.
And take advantage of all of our free resume
resources, including articles, tutorials, quizzes, and much more!
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