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One helpful way to construct the work experience section is to make
use of your actual job descriptions—the written duties and expectations
your employers have for a person in your current or former position. Job
descriptions are rarely written in proper resume language, so you will have
to rework them, but they do include much of the information necessary
to create this section of your resume. If you have access to job descriptions
for your former positions, you can use the details to construct an action-
oriented paragraph. Often, your human resources department can provide
a job description for your current position.
The following is an example of a typical human resources job descrip-
tion, followed by a rewritten version of the same description employing
action words and specific details about the job. Again, pay attention to the
style of writing instead of the content, as the details of your own experi-
ence will be unique.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Public Administrator I
Responsibilities: Coordinate and direct public services to meet the needs of the nation, state,
or community. Analyze problems; work with special committees and public agencies;
recommend solutions to governing bodies.
Aptitudes and Skills: Ability to relate to and communicate with people; solve complex
problems through analysis; plan, organize, and implement policies and programs. Knowledge
of political systems, financial management, personnel administration, program evaluation, and
organizational theory.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Public Administrator I
Wrote pamphlets and conducted discussion groups to inform citizens of legislative processes
and consumer issues. Organized and supervised 25 interviewers. Trained interviewers in
effective communication skills.

After you have written out your resume, you are ready to begin the next
important step: assembly and layout.