Sample Combination Resume
The combination resume is a popular format that many applicants use when they want to highlight specific skill sets along with the standard chronological career history that so many hiring managers look for. Below, is a sample of how a combination resume should be formatted to help you understand the function of this format.
24 South Central Street
Phoenix, AZ 85001
(yyy)yyy-yyyy
Objective: To maximize my career experience and qualifications in Journalism by acquiring a senior journalism position at a successful newspaper.
Relevant Skills:
Software Proficiency: Windows 95, Microsoft Office 2007, Vista 2004, Adobe Acrobat, PageMaker, Filemaker Pro, and QuarkXPress
Experience:
Background in various journalist offices of local and national recognition levels
Mentored incoming assistant and intern writers
Responsible for maintaining the utmost in journalism integrity
Met strict deadlines for daily assignment
Trained in office departmental staff on writing software programs for maximum efficiency
Employment:
Senior Journalist
Phoenix Sun, Phoenix, AZ, 4/06 - Present
Staff Writer, Sports
Phoenix Daily Sports Review, Phoenix, AZ, 1/02-4/06
University of Arizona, Senior Editor
University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, 10/98-1/02
Education:
University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelors of Journalism
