Summary statement. Your summary should be brief.

           1. Include your title and years of experience.
           2. List pertinent skills.
           3. Discuss your character traits or work style.

Example: "Financial Accountant with over 10 years' experience with two Fortune 500 companies. Technical skills include P&L, budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Self-starter who approaches every project in a detailed, analytical manner."

Professional experience. List each position held in reverse chronological order, dating back at least ten years. If you held multiple positions within the same company, list them all to show advancement and growth. The body of each position description should describe your responsibilities and accomplishments.

Other components. Include education, professional training, affiliations/appointments, licenses, technical skills and languages.
Personal information. Do not include personal information such as marital status.

12 Accomplishments Employers Want To See
• Increased revenues	• Increased sales	• Improved record keeping process
• Saved money	• Improved workplace safety	• Increased productivity
• Increased efficiencies	• Purchasing accomplishments	• Successful advertising campaign
• Cut overhead	• New products/new lines	• Effective budgeting

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