Build Your Resume

Step 1: Fill in your Name and Contact information

First Name Last Name

Phone Number | email address | City and Province

Step 2:  Profile

Put a brief description of your work-self in this space as it pertains to the employer you are applying to. Look in the job posting to determine what to mention in this area, look for matches between your skills and their requirements. Only highlight skills/experience/attributes of direct relevance to the employer. Don’t use: I, me, or my in your description.  About 3 to 6 lines are enough, avoid overstuffing this section. Keep in mind some jobs don’t do need profile, some do. 

👉 Example Profile:

Dedicated customer service representative with over 5 years of experience in a variety of office settings. Reliable and friendly with strong multi-tasking, communication, time management, and organizational abilities. Motivated to provide exceptional customer service and efficient data entry. Excited about the opportunity of joining your office team, using my skills and contributing to your ongoing business success. 

Step 3: Highlights of Qualifications

(5 - 7 matching qualifications to the job posting)

• Number of years of relevant experience
• Any education or certifications related to the job
• Add any specific qualifications from the posting that match your skills/strengths/attributes
• Add any computer skills like Word or Excel; any software, computer/web knowledge
• Add any general qualifications like a driver’s license (if applicable to the job)
• Always add second, third etc. languages

👉  Example Highlights of Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in providing security services and 2 years’ experience in a customer service environment
• Holds valid Class 5 Drivers License and Basic Security License
• Strong knowledge of community roads and the surrounding area
• Mechanically inclined with the capacity to troubleshoot vehicle issues if required
• Experience working in commercial and industrial construction settings
• Excellent communication skills in English and Farsi

Step 4: Add Employment Experience

Employment Experience 

Job Title - Company Name | Location of Company                                                               Dates the job was held

• Bold the job title, use a short hyphen and a vertical line to separate location
• Add the main job-related tasks and responsibilities
• Use about 3 to 7 bullet points, depending on complexity of job
• Use sentence fragments, not full sentences, no periods are necessary

👉 Example Employment Experience:

Shipper/Receiver - Super Industries Inc.| Langley, BC                                                                                2015 - 2020

• Loaded kilns with blended metals as part of production process
• Shipped/received all incoming/outgoing products according to customer requirements
• Streamlined production by constantly supplying workstations with necessary materials

Warehouse Manager - Nice Place Company | Surrey, BC                                                                         2010 - 2015

• Responsible for shipping/receiving, inside sales orders and documentation
• Preparation and procurement including arranging shipments
• Managed/ maintained and stockpiled/ purchased materials inventory
• Organized tradeshow/sales exhibits and provided logistical support

Lead Hand/Forklift Operator - Great Canada Showroom | Vancouver, BC                                          2005 - 2010

• Operated extruder machine, monitored production process, maintained feed regulations and quality assurance in compliance with ISO 9001:2000 regulations, tested and kept up equipment
• Ensured quality control of raw materials received, combined raw materials in proper quantities for extrusion process, sustained ingredient inventory
• Promoted within 1 year of employment to Lead Hand; oversaw quality standards, packaging standards and ensured tight deadlines were being consistently met for entire team
• Communicated production schedule to next lead hand during shift change over

Step 5: Add Education and Training

Education & Training

Name of Certification - School/Training Institution Name | Location of School                 Year of graduation

👉 Example Education & Training

Occupational First Aid Level II - Med Tech Training | Burnaby, BC                                                        Expiry 2022

Aerial Lift Training - Super Industrial Training | White Rock, BC                                                                          2014

Avalanche Skills Training (AST1) - Mountain Ski Patrol | Coquitlam, BC                                                           2014

Forklift Certification - Great Machinery | Surrey, BC                                                                                                2010

US/Canada Customs Compliance Seminars - Super Freight Inc | Surrey, BC                                                  2011

Step 6: Add Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Job Title - Name of Organization | Location of Organization              Dates the position was held

👉 Example Volunteer Work

Ski Instructor - Kids Ski Program, ABC Mountain | Vancouver, BC                                                  2014 - Present

Fundraiser - United Way | Vancouver, BC                                                                                                2012 - Present

Event Crew - BC Wheelchair Sports | Vancouver, BC                                                                          2012, 2013, 2014