Resume gallery

Maybe you're still not sure how to word something on your own resume or what style and format would look best. Taking a look at how others wrote their resumes can give you some good ideas. This appendix provides you with several sample resumes for jobs in various fields.

These are real resumes from real people who submitted their resumes to get real jobs; names and other information have been altered.

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Advanced Paralegal

The Advanced Paralegal Resume is an example of a combination resume , which shows 13 years of experience.

Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper Resume is an example of a chronological resume , which focuses on eight years of experience.

Chef

The Chef Resume (two pages) is an example of a chronological resume that shows several years of relevant experience.

Contractor

The Contractor Resume (two pages) is also an example of a chronological resume that shows several years of relevant experience.

Cyber-safe

This version of the Nurse Resume is an example of a cyber-safe chronological resume . It only shows a few years of relevant experience and limits identifying personal information.

Fashion Designer

The Fashion Designer Resume is an example of a modern chronological resume for a recent college graduate.

Paralegal

The Paralegal Resume is an example of an entry-level chronological resume .

Teacher

The Teacher Resume is an example of a combination resume that focuses on relevant skills rather than work history.