Step 5: Work Experience
(Chronological Resume)

Now, you are ready to take the information and rewrite it into simple action statements. Start the statement with an action verb and describe what you did. Be specific by including numbers if possible and results of what you did.

Examples:

Remax Realty, Jupiter, FL 5/2008 - 6/2010
Office Assistant

• Prepared, updated and maintained mailing lists, mailing labels and implemented bulk mailing of brochures utilizing MS Word and Excel.
• Promoted from Data Entry Clerk to Office Assistant after only two months.
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, showings, appointments, events and other similar activities for realtors and broker.
• Answered numerous client requests on local properties and took on additional responsibilities of posting listings on the web site.

Nordstrom, Boca Raton, FL 5/2008 - present
Sales Associate

• Top sales person in department receiving highest sales reward for 2010.
• Assisted manager in handling monthly inventory, creating visual displays, and price mark downs.
• Offered customers a positive shopping experience ensuring prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable customer service.