Resume Samples
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Disclaimer:The resume samples, cover letters and job descriptions are fictitious and are used for informational purposes only.
Michael Samuels, Certified Public Accountant
- Experienced Army spouse seeks management position to expand future career options
- Uses the chronological resume format showing month and year of employment, even with short gaps due to relocation
- Worked as a volunteer while in college to gain experience in accounting
Sophie Townsend, Human Resources
- Navy spouse with a bachelor’s degree, certification and more than 10 years of progressive experience
- Applying for a Senior Human Resources management position
- Recently relocated from California to Florida
Mamie Owens, Events Manager
- Army spouse with seven years of experience as an employee, volunteer and entrepreneur
- Made personal contact at organization and referred to that connection in cover letter
- Used volunteer experience to highlight experience in a specific role
Gertrude Nichols, Personal Financial Advisor
- Army spouse who attended FINRA Foundation Fellowship Program
- Has a bachelor’s degree, a host of industry certifications and great experience
- Sent application package to an operations manager she recently met at a Chamber of Commerce networking event
Lisa Jones, Professional Photographer
- Entrepreneurial Navy spouse looking for photographer position with stable, regular hours with Navy Exchange Services, a Military Spouse Employment Partnership partner
- Turned passion for photography into career; work-at-home parent started volunteering to build a portfolio and then created a business
- Worked in a photo studio to gain additional skills and experience
- Gained certifications, completed Associate of Arts degree, and continues to build portfolio and expand personal business during relocations
Beth Buchanan, Veterinary Assistant
- Early career Army spouse with certification
- Includes both paid and volunteer experience because skills gained are relevant to a career as a veterinary assistant
- Gained experience through volunteer work, expanded network, meeting the veterinarian who is accepting resumes
- Obtained recommended certification for veterinary assistant, and highlights it at top of resume and in education section, as well as in cover letter
Amanda Cortez, Patient Access Representative
- Early-career Army spouse seeking position in Tacoma, Washington
- Three years of work experience in medical office environments, including internship
- Certified in medical terminology, medical office management, and medical coding and billing
Kristy Richards, Dialysis Patient Care Technician
- Marine spouse seeking position in Yuma, Arizona
- Bachelor’s degree and certifications with four years of paid experience
- Volunteered in her area of interest to gain experience and eliminate resume gaps
Joan Parsons, Medical Assistant
- Early-career Army spouse certified as a medical assistant
- Has resume gaps but notes volunteer experience during those gaps
- Details experience as a dermatology medical assistant since she’s applying for a similar position
Sheila Perry, Radiology Transcriptionist
- Army spouse with eight years of experience, including three years in radiology transcription
- Graduate of a medical transcription training program
- Possesses industry certifications
Jane Dowling, R.N., Graduate Registered Nurse
- Air Force spouse, early in career as a registered nurse
- Experienced in secretarial and medical office duties, which is not mentioned on registered nurse resume
- Focuses resume on education, skills and experience as a nurse because all the requirements of the position are met; does mention documentation and charting in the qualifications section of resume
- Developed a chronological and a functional resume – both appropriate in applicant’s situation
Roberta Wheeler, Bilingual Dental Assistant
- Army Reserve spouse with deployed husband seeking more regular hours
- Recently switched careers from retail to dental assistant
- Obtained certifications, training, internship and has some work experience in new field
Judy M. Smith, Behavioral Health and Social Work
- Experienced, licensed Marine Corps spouse seeks new position due to relocation
- Lists experience by year to cover gaps
- Includes volunteer experience in “relevant experience” section
- Highlights California certification at top of resume since position is in California
- Includes education and credentials at the bottom of resume, omitting dates of degrees
- Restates education and credentials in cover letter
Lillian Kim, Health Educator
- Bilingual Navy spouse at early-career stage as Health Educator
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science but minimal experience in chosen field
- Details transferable work and volunteer experience from previous positions
Mary Carver, Teacher
- Experienced Army spouse with teaching certification
- Highlights credentials and awards, and follows with a teaching competencies section before listing actual teaching experience
- Concludes resume with degrees and certifications
Hilda Green, Google Apps Developer
- Experienced and entrepreneurial Air Force spouse with volunteer experience in her field
- Has a bachelor’s degree and working on a master’s degree
- Used personal recommendation to apply for a contract position as a Google apps developer
Bertha Sanchez, IT Help Desk Support
- Air Force spouse, early career
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, three years of work experience
- Applying for temporary to permanent position
Heather Carr, Senior Administrative Paralegal
- Air Force spouse with a bachelor’s degree
- Has a certificate in paralegal studies and Microsoft Office Specialist certification
- Four years of experience in a legal setting
Kenneth Arnold, Legal Intern*
- Army spouse working on law degree
- Applying for federal internship position through the Pathways Program
- Has previous legal intern experience but hopes to learn international law in hands-on environment
Tamara Christenson, Field Service Supervisor
- Navy spouse and recently separated Navy technician
- Bachelor’s degree in management more than six years of experience
- Work-related certifications in quality and electronics
Naomi Conner, Sous Chef
- Experienced Navy spouse with two years of civilian culinary experience
- Former Navy service member with five years of Navy culinary experience
- Military service experience translated to civilian terminology
Benjamin Banks, Medical Repair Technician
- Experienced Marine Corps spouse
- Relocating from San Diego, California, to Northern Virginia
- Resume focused on experience and skills, not on education
Steve Bates, Electrician
- Air Force spouse relocating from Texas to Oklahoma
- Experienced electrician seeking electrician position in new location
- Has Journeyman Electrician License
Sophia Barker, Forester*
- Army spouse seeking federal position with the Department of the Army as a forester
- Relocated to Fort Gordon, Georgia; meets and exceeds experience and education requirements
- Uses federal resume format and high previous work experience as Knowledge, Skills and Abilities narrative statements
Esther Spencer, Human Geographer
- Marine spouse and former Marine veteran with military intelligence experience
- Current TS/SCI clearance, with polygraph
- More than seven years of related experience, Bachelor of Arts in Geography with Human Geography Focus
Yolanda Wilkins, Executive Assistant/Project Manager
- Navy spouse with a bachelor’s degree in psychology
- Has medical office and project management experience
- Illustrates how range of experience and skills meets and exceeds job requirements
Roxanne Leonard, Fitness Trainer
- Army spouse with paid and volunteer work experience
- Looking to turn passion for exercise and fitness into a career
- Associate degree in general studies and certifications in personal training and CPR
Wesley Warren, Program Specialist*
- Experienced Army spouse applying for federal position
- Uses federal resume format that details work experience, education, licenses and certifications, professional development courses, awards and additional experience
- No limit on the length of a federal resume
- Comprehensive list of details illustrates why applicant is the best candidate for position
Margaret Smith, Investigative Assistant*
- Air Force spouse and recently transitioning Army veteran eligible for veteran’s preference, seeking federal position in protective services
- Resume in federal format, detailing Army experience, top secret clearance
- Certifications, awards and all pertinent background information included in resume
Elsa Phelps, Real Estate Agent
- Air Force spouse with real estate and sales background, referred by company agent
- Holds valid Florida Real Estate Broker license, active memberships and sales awards
- In process of transferring Florida license to Virginia