Sample Resume for Job in Editing
To reduce the look of job hopping, this applicant listed only four of her many employers under a general job title in her Work History section. Because she is changing careers and moved around the country a lot, she used the functional resume format to give a more stable image. Note that she used school and life experience under Analytical Skills to support her job objective. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.
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EMILY A. STRATTON
1234 Sotheby Street, #2
Palo Alto, CA 12345
123-555-1234
eastrat@bamboo.com
OBJECTIVE: A position in Editing
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* A highly effective writer; able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. Advanced understanding of grammar and language usage.
* Flexible and analytical with a keen eye for details; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve overall objectives.
* Background in linguistics and knowledge of six foreign languages; fluent in Italian and functional knowledge of Spanish.
* Able to acquire new technical skills easily. Computer experience includes: MS Word, FileMaker Pro, Internet applications.
RELEVANT SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Communication & Training Skills
* Edited professional and academic papers and reports for a diverse clientele throughout work and academic history.
* Trained up to 15 clients at Language Works in the use of interactive language technology programs.
* Conducted individual and group training sessions at Community Rehab Society to promote progress toward specific goals.
* Communicated daily with Language Works team members and clients to facilitate problem-solving and to maintain clear channels of communication.
* Wrote monthly reports on client and program status at USA Healthcare.
Analytical Skills
* Throughout work history, selected appropriate tools to evaluate client needs, formulated strategic plans, and implemented customized programs.
* Analyzed Latin and ancient Greek documents at UC Santa Barbara and translated according to extremely complex grammatical rules.
* Assessed existing services at Superior Health and Community Rehab Society; created new, facility-wide programs to meet the needs of specific target groups.
WORK HISTORY
Speech Language Pathologist at:
LANGUAGE WORKS, Oakland, CA, 2001-pres.
USA HEALTHCARE, Baltimore, MD, 1999-01
SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES, Baltimore, MD, 1997-99
COMMUNITY REHAB SOCIETY, Sacramento, CA, 1996-97
EDUCATION
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1996
B.A., cum laude, Linguistics, University of California, Davis, CA, 1994
Latin & Greek studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 2002-03
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Sample Resume for Job in Editing
To reduce the look of job hopping, this applicant listed only four of her many employers under a general job title in her Work History section. Because she is changing careers and moved around the country a lot, she used the functional resume format to give a more stable image. Note that she used school and life experience under Analytical Skills to support her job objective. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.
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This resume was written or critiqued by a member of Susan Ireland’s Resume Team. The job seeker agreed to allow us to make his or her resume anonymous and to post it on this website.
To learn how to write an effective resume, go to 10 Steps: How to Write a Resume. To write your resume with easy-to-use templates, sign up for Susan Ireland’s Ready-Made Resumes.
EMILY A. STRATTON
1234 Sotheby Street, #2
Palo Alto, CA 12345
123-555-1234
eastrat@bamboo.com
OBJECTIVE: A position in Editing
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* A highly effective writer; able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. Advanced understanding of grammar and language usage.
* Flexible and analytical with a keen eye for details; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve overall objectives.
* Background in linguistics and knowledge of six foreign languages; fluent in Italian and functional knowledge of Spanish.
* Able to acquire new technical skills easily. Computer experience includes: MS Word, FileMaker Pro, Internet applications.
RELEVANT SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Communication & Training Skills
* Edited professional and academic papers and reports for a diverse clientele throughout work and academic history.
* Trained up to 15 clients at Language Works in the use of interactive language technology programs.
* Conducted individual and group training sessions at Community Rehab Society to promote progress toward specific goals.
* Communicated daily with Language Works team members and clients to facilitate problem-solving and to maintain clear channels of communication.
* Wrote monthly reports on client and program status at USA Healthcare.
Analytical Skills
* Throughout work history, selected appropriate tools to evaluate client needs, formulated strategic plans, and implemented customized programs.
* Analyzed Latin and ancient Greek documents at UC Santa Barbara and translated according to extremely complex grammatical rules.
* Assessed existing services at Superior Health and Community Rehab Society; created new, facility-wide programs to meet the needs of specific target groups.
WORK HISTORY
Speech Language Pathologist at:
LANGUAGE WORKS, Oakland, CA, 2001-pres.
USA HEALTHCARE, Baltimore, MD, 1999-01
SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES, Baltimore, MD, 1997-99
COMMUNITY REHAB SOCIETY, Sacramento, CA, 1996-97
EDUCATION
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1996
B.A., cum laude, Linguistics, University of California, Davis, CA, 1994
Latin & Greek studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 2002-03
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