Step 4.2.8.3

Step 4.2.8.3: Functional Resume Template

NAME

Academic Level (e.g., 1B) and Plan Name (co-op resumes only)

University of Waterloo ID# (co-op resumes only)

Local Address

Street Address

City, Province and Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address and/or Web

Permanent Address

Street Address

City, Province and Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address and/or Web

OBJECTIVE (optional for co-op resumes)

Title of position applying for or area of work

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS (or SKILLS SUMMARY)

Number of years experience in relevant paid or unpaid work
Related special knowledge, training or certification
Relevant accomplishment/skill/attribute
Relevant accomplishment/skill/attribute
Relevant accomplishment/skill/attribute

EDUCATION (or section most related to work being sought)

Candidate for (unless already graduated) Degree Name, Plan, Specialization/Option, Institution, City, Province, Date Begun - present (or year of graduation)

Relevant Courses: 3-6 related to objective listed by course name (not number):
Relevant Projects:
Thesis:
Awards (if not creating separate section):

Other Diplomas (including secondary school if in 1^st year of post-secondary studies)/Certificates, listed as above with locations and dates

XXX EXPERIENCE or SKILL (heading reflecting type(s) of work that will be described, relevant to job objective)

An accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits, beginning with action verb, taken from paid or unpaid work/academic or life experience
An accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits, beginning with action verb, taken from paid or unpaid work/academic or life experience
An accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits, beginning with action verb, taken from paid or unpaid work/academic or life experience

Name

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YYY EXPERIENCE or SKILL (heading reflecting type(s) of work that will be described, relevant to job objective)

An accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits, beginning with action verb, taken from paid or unpaid work/academic or life experience
An accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits, beginning with action verb, taken from paid or unpaid work/academic or life experience
An accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits, beginning with action verb, taken from paid or unpaid work/academic or life experience

WORK HISTORY

Most Recent Title Workplace, City, Province Month/Year - Month/Year

2^nd Most Recent Title (Volunteer) Workplace, City, Province Month/Year - Month/Year

3^rd Most Recent Title (Part-time) Workplace, City, Province Month/Year - Month/Year

4^th Most Recent Title Workplace, City, Province Month/Year - Month/Year

OTHER SECTIONS (e.g., Publications, Memberships)

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Most Recent Position Held, Club/Organization/Team, City, Province, Month/Year - Month/Year
If desired, an accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits to organization, beginning with action verb
2^nd Most Recent Position Held, Club/Organization/Team, City, Province, Month/Year - Month/Year
If desired, an accomplishment/statement relevant to job objective, preferably detailing unique actions and benefits to organization, beginning with action verb
List of activities/hobbies separated by commas (no dates necessary)

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