SECTIONS OF A RESUME
JOE REDBERRY
CONTACT INFORMATION
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email/voicemail
123 Main Street Anywhere, ON V8S 5B1
(999) 999-9999 joe@mail.com
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
• What exactly do you want to do
for work?
• Be specific and show a job title,
industry, field, position level,
skills you will use
HIGHLIGHTS OF
QUALIFICATIONS
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experience, education and skills,
computer and language skills
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are in order of importance and
relevant to the position
WORK EXPERIENCE
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chronological order (most recent
first)
• Use action verbs to convey the
skill(s) used (i.e. processed,
calculated, developed, analyzed,
coordinated)
• Try to make each point
accomplishment oriented
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
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before work experience.
Include highlights of major
projects completed or the
skills, knowledge and
experience and/or major
accomplishments gained
from your course of study
• Include all education and
training relevant to the job
to which you are applying
• List education in reverse
chronological order (most
recent first)
Seeking an International Financial Analyst position where I can contribute my
accounting and financial knowledge, analytical skills and work experience.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Top student in Bachelor of Applied Business – International Accounting and
Finance degree program at Seneca College. Awarded President’s Honour
List twice, and recommended for graduation. GPA 3.8 out of 4.0
• Eligible to write International Accounting Accreditation exam and become
accredited with an ACCA or CPA designation
• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and Forensic Audit
Management
• Experience implementing an ERP system using MS Great Plains Dynamics
• Strong accounting skills developed through 3 years related work experience
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Business January 2007 – April 2010
International Accounting and Finance degree
Seneca College, Toronto, ON
• Identified the similarities and differences among International accounting
standards and various country’s GAAP
• Completed a major project analyzing a company’s Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
related internal control reviews
• In a team based environment, completed a case-study by identifying, analyzing
and solving fraud schemes such as forgery, confidence schemes and
embezzlement
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accounting Tutor (part-time) April 2007 – Dec 2009
The Learning Center - Seneca College, Toronto, ON
• Tutored two Fundamental Accounting courses and two Intermediate Accounting
courses. All are CGA credit courses
• Instructed financial plan case studies and audit case studies
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, and received the Certificate for
Customer Service Training from Seneca College
Accountant Assistant Aug 2004 – Jan 2006
Accounting Department - Beijing Transportation Bureau, China
• Completed internal cash control and bank reconciliation
• Performed A/R and A/P functions
• Prepared monthly payroll worksheet and financial statements