We conclude our Resume Writing tips with some pointers on writing your work experience and a resume
writing pointers.  The Work Experience details how your work experience proves you have the skills to
meet the requirements of the job description. You should not simply restate the job description in your
related work history, but show you how your courses and/or work experience provided the skills
necessary for the job requirement needs.  You Work Experience should be listed as follows:
WORK EXPERIENCE: List most recent jobs first.
Company Name, City, State    Dates of Employment (year to year):
JOB TITLE
Brief summary of key responsibilities
• Job Duties/Accomplishments:
How to develop your Work Experience or Work History
Your work experience should emphasize your applicable skills and achievements to prove the potential
value you bring to the employer if you were chosen for the job.  List any special projects you performed
that made a difference to the company.  If you participated on any decision-making committee or
contributed to the team, be sure to state how you were successful.  List any milestones you lead, helped
achieve, developed, or participated on that ensured a successful outcome and put them in measureable
words. Employers are more interested in your responsibilities and achievements than in job titles or job
descriptions; but remain truthful.
1. Job information. Gather specific information on the job you’re applying for from the job
description announcement and list any related work experience or course work you have
completed.
2. No work experience. If you have no work experience, list related volunteer experience or
community activities where you may have utilized the same or similar skills. For example,
did you develop and lead a related project for a non-profit group where you wrote a proposal
response, contract administration, or assisted with the grant award discussions?
3. Related course work.  List courses you have taken that are relevant to the job. For example,
courses in business (accounting, management, marketing, finance) are usually related to the
job.  Explain how your knowledge gained in this cours(es) would benefit the employer or
help you successfully perform the job you are applying for.
4. Military Experience. If you have military experience and/or were not dishonorably
discharged, list your military experience. Your military experience should list the branch
of service, your highest rank, type of discharge, date of separation, special assignments,
duties, clearances, collateral duties, and decorations that relate to the job that you are seeking.
Applicable military training can be listed under the Education heading on your resume.
5. Special skills or talents.  This is optional.  Here you can provide information about
knowledge of foreign languages, volunteer or leisure activities with roles related to the job, memberships in professional organizations like NCMA, etc. This shows your commitment to
the profession which is important since employers are concerned about turnover and career
progression.
6.  References. "References are available upon request."  Do not list references on your resume.
Applicants are sometimes not asked to provide references unless you are a top contender for
the job.  Be prepared in advance.  If asked, you should have your professional references
typed on a separate sheet of paper.  Be sure to have three to five references listed by name,
position, company, and phone number. These should be people who know you and your work
— not your relatives. Be sure to get each person’s permission to use him or her as a reference
and remind them again when you approach your second interview.
Resume Writing Pointers
••• Always perform a spell check
••• Be honest, and truthful about every item listed on your resume
••• Keep a current list of 3 references. Make sure their telephone numbers and job title/company
information is current. Keep them informed.
••• Simply state with clarity what you offer the employer, and supplement and support your
résumé with concrete details from related work experience and/or course work.
••• Give concrete examples of your abilities and skills.
••• Be concise. Use direct, positive language. Avoid fluff  or too much formal wording.
••• Make sure you include information relevant to the job you are seeking

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