Sample Resume

Resume template: HTML version

(If you do not already have a workable resume, you can make this template into a usable resume, then post it to the Server. If you are are used to creating Web pages with composing software, like FrontPage or Netscape Composer, or PageMill or Dreamweaver, you should try to write the HTML code using Notepad instead.)

Abigail P. Snodgress, MLIS

Resume - 2001/09/11.

Email: mailto:snodgressa@acme.edu Phone: +1-716-555-1234

Career Objective

I am seeking a progressive position with a positively perfect organization, which will allow me to leverage my considerable communicative abilities, to provide enterprise-class service in a global economy at the advent of the new millennium.

Education

Master's in Library & Information Science, Wayne State University.
BA Philosophy, Acme University.

Experience

Research Assistant, Acme University, 1997-99. Conducted online searching using Dialog and the Internet, graded student papers, proof-read the student journal Tracings, lectured, and provided a measure of sanity around the office. Served as President of the Association of LIS Students.
Marketing Representative, Acme Widget, Snivie, and Canypus Limited, 1995-97. Promoted enterprise-class widgets, snivies, and canypuses, and provided pre and post-sales service in a global economy.

Skills and Interests

HTML authorship. Web site administration in a library environment. Knowledge of French, German, and Old Slavonic, with reading knowledge of Gothic and Sanskrit. Familiar with Unix, Windows-NT, and Macintosh environments. I love to drive Formula 1 racing cars, and enjoy climbing dangerous mountains. On a scuba diving expedition off Michigan's Upper Peninsula, I helped identify the wreck of HMS Unsinkable, a Canadian naval vessel lost during the War of 1812..

References

Dr. P. Boring, Asst. Prof., Wayne State University, cbrownsyed@home.com.
Ms. J.P. Caldecott, Chief Librarian, Acme Univ. jpc@acmeu.ca.
Mr. D. Jones, Support Manager, Acme Widget Ltd. djones@acmewidget.co.uk.

Salary Expectations

$68,000 p.a.

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Make sure the email addresses are linked to your actual email address (and if desired, to real referees - but that's up to you).
Get rid of the background image, and replace the picture of the librarian with a picture of yourself (or your cat or something of your choice).
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This is a template for use in LIS courses. Any resemblance to an actual person is purely accidental. For resumes of some real librarians, see valinor.ca/waycool.html).