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Experience Resume

There are times when a person seeking a job will not choose to use the standard chronological resume that is most often utilized in the United States when seeking a job. Often the reason for this is because there has been a gap in employment that might not be favorable when seen by the person reviewing the resume. Also, self employed individuals tend to gravitate toward experience resumes as they are responsible for literally every aspect of the business.

Parts of an Experience Resume

While some portions of an experience resume are the same as would be found in a chronological resume, other portions are slightly different and/or are omitted altogether. An experience resume would begin with the contact information of the job candidate, then immediately followed by an objective statement. Highlights of qualifications and skills are listed next with professional accomplishments directly after that. Work history, education and community service would complete an experience resume. Most often work history is omitted from this type of resume because of the previously mentioned gaps between jobs or times of self employment.

The Objective Statement of an Experience Resume

As in a chronological resume, an experience resume would actually begin with what is known as an ‘objective statement.’ This is where the job seeker states in a very few words, one or two sentences, what his or her goals/objectives are in seeking employment with this company. An objective statement for a teacher who took time off to raise young children might say, “To return to the classroom as a teacher of high school mathematics after a hiatus to raise children.” Or perhaps an objective statement might say, “Highly qualified mathematics teacher seeking to instill love for math to high school age students.”

Highlights of Qualifications and Professional Accomplishments

Qualifications can be anything of value that a candidate for employment would bring to the job. This does not need to be something that was learned in the classroom or on the job. It can be personality traits or personal strengths that make the applicant ideal for the position. For instance, the high school math teacher might list having abundant energy and infinite patience. Professional accomplishments, however, would list work related activities that can be utilized on the job as a math teacher. Perhaps during the teacher’s hiatus from the classroom he or she volunteered as a remedial teacher at a local shelter. Both of these areas are in list format, with or without bullet points.

Work History – Education – Community Service on an Experience Resume

Of these three portions on an experience resume, only education is always included. Depending on the job being applied for, educational requirements will change. A high school math teacher will need to have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science with a major in mathematics and probably a minor in education. However, if a person was applying for a job as a custodian, perhaps it may not even be necessary to have received a high school diploma. Education pertinent to the job being sought is listed here. On an experience resume, because they are often formatted to avoid gaps in employment, many individuals choose not to list work history. Instead, they rely heavily on the professional accomplishments section to emphasize job qualifications and accomplishments.

Although this is not the resume preferred by most employers, there are times when an experience resume can highly favor an applicant whereas a chronological resume would emphasize gaps in employment history, or other detrimental factors, that may reflect on a candidate’s eligibility. Because these detriments can be discussed and overcome in an interview, the person submitting the resume chooses not to disclose them until meeting face to face with the interviewer. This helps to avoid being rejected before being given the opportunity to explain something that may look bad on paper, but is understandable when presented in person. There are experience resume samples online for a better understanding of how they are formatted, and how to use them to your advantage.