As a recruiter with almost 20-year experience, I’ve had the first-hand chance to see more than enough resume’s in my life… How to stand out from the crowd and get noticed? Write a RELEVANT and on-point Resume, based on your specific experience. Here are the best Resume templates for finding a new job sooner!
In my Resume Writing Blueprint, I’ve already shared some of the most-important Resume writing tips.
A Resume is an important part of getting your foot in the door for that job you really want! So be mindful and careful when it comes to writing and sending out your Resume.
In this post, I have gathered different kinds of Resume templates.
This post includes:
- A sample of Lazy vs Non-Lazy Resume
- A Resume with the Same Firm written multiple times
- A Resume with the Same Firm written just once
- Same Firm – Multiple Departments
- A sample of College Grad Resume with Internships
Review these samples and choose the best option for your past job experience!
The best Resume templates
Resume Template #1: Lazy vs Non-Lazy Resume
Lazy Resume
Big Investment Firm, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Accounting and Marketing Supervisor
May 1999 – May 2007
- Create Institutional marketing materials and prospective client presentations
- Supervised a team of accountants
- Craft responses to RFP’s and due diligence questionnaires
- Publish performance data to various industry databases (i.e. Morningstar, Bloomberg, Nelson)
- Complete fillings for insurance clients
- Maintain company website
Non-Lazy Resume
Investment Bank, Boston, MA
May 1999 – May 2007
Accounting and Marketing Supervisor (6/06 – 5/07)
- Supervised a team of fund accountants and clerks
- Lead client liaison in all matters of troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Created policy and procedure for new systems with input from clients
- Handled all accounts reconciliation for portfolios valued at $10 million
Marketing Administrator (1/03 – 06/06)
- Designated lead on escalated portfolios
- Worked on transitioning new clients into a trading system
- Handled client relationship and management
- Processed reconciliation and reporting for 15 portfolios
- Worked on several projects relating to resting new systems
Senior Fund Accountant (1/01 – 1/03)
- Handled fixed income and equity portfolio reporting and reconciliation
- Liaised with portfolio managers and compliance to resolve any issues
- Met daily, weekly and monthly portfolio reporting deadlines
- Dealt with foreign currency and options
Fund Accountant (5/99 – 1/01)
- Joined the firm as a temp to work on portfolio accounting and reporting
- Became permanent within 90 days and assigned 8 fixed income portfolio
- Dealt with accounting, bookkeeping and trouble resolution
- Liaised with clients to resolve any outstanding trades and accounting issues
Resume Template #2: The same firm written multiple times vs writing the same firm ONCE
The same firm written multiple times
Writing the same firm multiple times can be very distracting. Besides that, it can make you look like a job hopper! Remember, HR’s are reading 100’s of Resumes!!
Wall Street Personnel, Inc.
Executive Recruiter, Los Angeles, CA
- Handle all escalated issues with recruiting and sourcing candidates
- Travel throughout the county to meet with business owners to discuss
their hiring needs - Oversee all aspects of budgeting, payroll, and administration
- Liaise with Clients and Candidates throughout the entire Interview and Job Offer process
Wall Street Personnel, Inc.
Administrative Manager, Los Angeles, CA
- In charge of overseeing our office relocation from Downtown Los Angeles to Sherman Oaks
- Worked with IT and other vendors to ensure smooth logistics
- Managed entire upgrade of office, including new furniture, computer equipment, construction and all other operational needs
Wall Street Personnel, Inc.
Payroll Supervisor, Los Angeles, CA
- Worked with temporary workers and handled all payroll & accounting
- Submitted time cards to Paychex for payroll processing
- Liaised with all temp workers to make sure time cards were signed and submitted in a timely order
Wall Street Personnel, Inc.
Recruiter Associate, Los Angeles, CA
- Posted jobs online for our clients
- Read all resumes and contacted candidates to schedule interviews
- Conducted background checks, calling former employers to verify employment, obtaining criminal clearance and verifying education
The same firm written once
Now you have my attention!
What stands out is the loyalty and commitment to one firm. Which means you will do the same at my firm!
I right away see growth and advancement, and a myriad of duties and responsibilities is impressive!
Wall Street Personnel, Inc.
Executive Recruiter, 2006 – Present
- Handle all escalated issues with recruiting and sourcing candidates
- Travel throughout the county to meet with business owners to discuss their hiring needs
- Oversee all aspects of budgeting, payroll, and administration
- Liaise with Clients and Candidates throughout entire Interview and Job Offer process
Administrative Manager, 2004 – 2006
- In charge of overseeing our office relocation from Downtown Los Angeles to Sherman Oaks
- Worked with IT and other vendors to ensure smooth logistics
- Managed entire upgrade of office, including new furniture, computer equipment, construction and all other operational needs
Payroll Supervisor, 2002 – 2004
- Worked with temporary workers and handled all payroll & accounting
- Submitted time cards to Paychex for payroll processing
- Liaised with all temp workers to make sure time cards were signed and submitted in timely order
Recruiter Associate, 1993 – 2002
- Posted jobs online for our clients
- Read all resumes and contacted candidates to schedule interviews
- Conducted background checks, calling former employers to verify employment,
obtaining criminal clearance and verifying education
Resume Template #3: Same firm – multiple departments
ABC Company
Office Administrator
- Worked as an office administrator for over 10 years in a small and busy office
- Handle all office paperwork, policy and procedure handbook
- First line of contact for any issues dealing with office lease, insurance, and billings
- Sole coordinator when moved office to larger building handling all logistics
- Handled numerous other roles within my role as office administrator as outlined below
Event Planning
- Organize entire annual holiday party, from invitations, catering, speakers, event location, negotiating of pricing for event hall and food
- In charge of all aspects of the annual conference our firm attended, including booth set up, marketing and brochures, and hotel arrangements
Marketing and Sales
- In charge of all business development, marketing and sales, and social media
- Put together marketing brochures to be mailed to prospective customers in our line of industry
- Worked on web site, focusing on copy and content, and created a “frequently asked questions” section
- Handled e-mail campaigns and worked on Google AdSense campaign to increase revenue
Technology
- Worked directly with vendors in reference to researching new software platforms for our industry
- Focused on search engine optimization strategy to increase traffic to our web site
- Created macros on excel to optimize e-mail databases
Resume Template #4: College Grad Resume
This is a Resume template for a recent college graduate, assuming it’s no 2008 and s/he just graduated. In this sample, the person took a strong initiative to intern during summers.
Such resume highlights focus, determination and strong initiative compared to resume that showcases being a bartender or waitressing during summers…
Which one you’d hire?!
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, June 2008
- Concentration in Finance
- Relevant coursework: investments, options/futures, financial statement analysis, commercial bank management, information systems & decision sciences (quantitative business analysis), financial/managerial accounting, micro/macro economics, international business, marketing, corporate finance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Investment Firm Los Angeles, CA
Municipal Securities Group, Intern, May 2007 – August 2007
- Created, analyzed, and presented to various clients EPIC reports that showed current fixed income holdings, maturities, yields, cost basis, durations, cashflows, credit ratings, state exposures, and semi-annual/annual income payments. Various clients’ assets amounting up to $200 million
- Created and maintained spreadsheets of performance of the municipal bond trading desk and reported performance results to head of fixed-income sales
- Trained incoming team of interns with research and reporting responsibilities
Wire House Santa Monica, CA
Private Client Services, Intern, May 2006 – August 2006
- Researched and analyzed multiple Morgan Stanley and Vanguard mutual funds to assist in the production of client portfolios for conservative exposure to the equity markets
Investment Firm Brea, CA
Private Client Services, Intern, May 2005 – August 2005
- Conducted daily marketing calls to prospective clients in Orange County
- Facilitated in preparing client management portfolios; responsibilities included research, portfolio performance tracking, and projected performance of portfolio in comparison to benchmarks
That’s it for the best Resume templates!
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