RESUME

FORMAT

AND

COVER

LETTER

The word resume is Latin, it means life story. Therefore, it

becomes necessary to present your story the way you want
it heard. I dont believe anybody can tell your story better
than you can, so no body can actually write your resume as
good as you would. All you need is a guide. And that is what
this article will do for you.
STEP BY STEP
1. Name boldly written.
Example:

IYAWE LYDIA EHINWENA

2. Contact info containing email and phone numbers

Example:50 Iyawe Crescents, Off Agbi Street,
Aduwawa, Benin City Edo State
080505346, 080233734
lyd@yahoo.com
3. Bio Data
*Reducing your age may tell an employer that you are
not sincere if you have problem where age conflict with
other section, then dont type the column for age.
Example: BIO DATA
Date of Birth:
16th
September
19xx
Place of Birth:
Benin
State of Origin:
Edo
Local Govt. Area:
Ovia North East
Marital Status:
Single
Sex:
Female
Nationality:
Nigerian
4. Objective is optional
Example: OBJECTIVES
To strive for excellence and precision at all position and
circumstance, attaining professional distinction and
proficiency.
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5. Summary: if you are a fresh graduate you will sell

more here.
Example: SUMMARY
Being able to raise 2kg fishes in 4/5 months instead
of the average of 7month
Introduced a production and sales strategy that
reduced production cost with 5% and increased
sales volume with 13%
Creative and dynamic
Ability to work well under pressure
Good team player and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle problem
Wrote a 5 page project and got an A grade on it
Able to speak English and 5 Nigerian languages
including the three major dialects fluently
Knowledge on MS Word, Excel, E-mail and internet.
Extremely motivated.
6. EDUCATION
Academic qualification and grades/grades point could
market you so well but not when your grades/grade
point is low
EDUCATION
Obafemi Awolowo University(O.A.U)
Ile-Ife,Osun State, Nigeria.
Bsc (Hons) Accountancy
2008
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State
OND Accountancy
National Examination Council (NECO)
2002
West African Examination Council (WAEC)
2002

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2002

7. WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience will sell more for people who have
cognate experience, so it should come before academics
even before personal qualities.
Example: WORK EXPERIENCE
Government Secondary School,
Bunza, Kebbi State (NYSC)
2008/2009
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Economics teacher for SS 3
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Introduction of inter-class quiz
90% success in Economics result 2009
SSCE
Empet Telecommunications
160 Siluko Road, Benin City, Edo State.
2003-2006
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Representative (2003)
Create new contacts at Auchi and Ekpoma in Edo State for
EMPET.
8. REFERENCE: Should contain among others a past
employer if possible or lecturer from your past
institution
REFERENCE
Prof. Larry Joseph
H.O.D. Accountancy,
Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) Ile-Ife, Osun State.
08056762
Dr. Oladeji Benjamin (Former employer)
Empet communication,
Plot 5 to 12 Empet way,Benin City, Edo sate

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Sample of chronological resume

IMAX PETER
104, Chris Devis Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos
(+234)07034567824
Email: ImaxP04@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
2011- Present Adams PLC
Victoria island
Lagos
Branch operation manager
Foster an atmosphere that encourages new and existing employee to
balance creativity with emphasis on productivity.
1992-2001 Backley LTD
Port
Harcourt
Customer relations (positive) work with customers to ensure customers
are satisfied and specification are met.
Education
2000-2001 University of Lagos
MSC in production
1994-1999 University of Benin
Bsc mechanical engineering

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Akoka Lagos
Benin city

Applications
Public Relation officer of the Association off certified mechanical
engineers of Nigeria
Interest
Car racing, football, outdoor sports, chess, writing.
Reference
Available upon request

FUNCTIONAL RESUME SAMPLE

Sample of Functional resume
IMAX PETER
104, Chris Devis Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos
(+234)07034567824
Email: ImaxP04@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Solid background in marketing services and tangible product, an outstanding
track record of sales team management. Highly motivated manager and effective
communicator with proven ability to
Invent and implement new inventory method
Win back lost customer
Resolve conflicts
Negotiate the best deal
QUALIFICATION
MARKETING: Have a long developed presentation skill that turn on
market target to try a new product.
Customer Relation: work with customers to ensure that specifications are
met and the customers are satisfied. Guide process on services rendered to
strike a balance between companys goal and the need for customers
approval.
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Management: schedule work to deadlines maintained quality and control

from inception through final approval.
Personnel supervision: Foster an atmosphere that encourages team
member to balance high level creativity with productivity.
EXPERIENCE
Five years as Sales Manager, Brightest Clean, VI, Lagos
Education
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Reference
Available upon request
RECENT GRAD WITH POOR GRADE
IMAX PETE
104 Green Bay Avenue
Wuse zone 2, FCT Abuja
Phone: (070)3243130
Imaxp@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
A career in the field of finance where acquired accounting skills will be advanced.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo
Bachelor of Science in accounting, 1998
Osun State College of Technology, Osun
National diploma in public administration 1994
WORK HISTORY
Betty Blue, Iwo Road Ibadan, Oyo 1995-present
Account Payable/Payroll Department
Set up all invoices to match purchase orders for input into computers
Added up all invoices to match check amounts
Sorting mail and general office duties.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
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Lotus 1-2-3, excel spreadsheet, pc-calc

SPECIAL INTEREST
Camping, outdoor sports and reading.
REFERENCES
Dr. Obisulu Joshua
HOD, Accounting department, university of Ibadan.
Phone: (080)4667662
Rev. John Bamidele
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management science
University of Ibadan
Phone: (080)3333741

RECENT SCHOOL GRAD (FINANCE)

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
OBJECTIVE
A mortgage banking position in loan processing or organization
EDUCATION
University of Nigeria, Nnsuka, Anambara State
Bachelor degree in science with first class honors in business finance awarded June
2001
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
Current knowledge of all relevant CBN, CAMA guidelines
Excellent capacity to establish informative reports with correspondent leader,
broker and borrower.
2years experience in loan processing and servicing
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Loan Processing:
Reviewed all matters pertaining to the borrowers account, in other to explain any
inconsistency found
Verified all employment and assists to ensure stable savings for loan and analyze
worksheet in order to determine borrowers qualification.
Loan origination
Aided potential borrowers by providing product information.
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Determine borrowers maximum loan amount, closing costs and monthly

payment using pre-qualification guideline employment History
EXPERIENCE
1994-1997 LOAN PROCESSOR
e-Brown Micro Finance Bank, Ajah Lagos
3/1994- 8/1994 LOAN SERVICING officer
Midway Financier, Ikorodu, Lagos
REFERENCE
Furnished upon request

RECENT SECONDARY GRAD (SALES)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
OBJECTIVE
An entry level in sales
SUMMARY
Precise and accurate worker with solid background in sales, demonstrating pride in
performance and successful work accomplishment
Strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills paying
professional attention to details
Consistent and strong will individual with a can do attitude to task
Accept new challenges, adapt quickly and learn new skills early with excellent
memory retention.
EDUCATION
Army Day Secondary School, Ekenwa barrack, Benin City
(SSCE) 2004
ACTIVITIES
Public Relation Officer, School Press Club,
EXPERIENCE
Bampi Super Stores, GRA Benin city
Sales Associate (2004-present)

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 Provide sales, receive merchandise and resolve customer problems or range

display
Directors award for top 4 sales people
End of year consistency award for sales target
Paparizo Grooves Phermarcy and cosmetics, Asaba, delta
Holiday jobs:
Customer Service Representative (2002-2004)
Answer telephones, handle customers transaction
Winner of Premier performance 2007
SPECIAL INTEREST
Business news, travelling and meeting people.
REFERENCE
Personal reference available upon request.

RECENT GRAD (MSRKETING)

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
EDUCATION
Benson Idahosa University, Benin city, Edo state
Bachelor of Art in Accounting, October 2001
Courses include; International Marketing, Marketing Research And Business Communication
Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State
Diploma in Business Administration.
Credit award with 4.3 CGPA (1997)
EXPERIENCE
Talk it news Paper
Bunza Kebbi
11/2002-11/2003 National Youth Service Corp
Design and manage market research to determine satisfaction of former subscriber
with editorial content
Initiated tele-marketing campaign to sell ads for a special section.
BCB Travels
Discount company, specialize in overseas scholarship
7/97-6/98 Internship
Managed nationwide clients, Market research, report and presentations
Marketed and conducted seminars

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Performed analysis of multivariate revenue and account receivable

COMPUTERS
Microsoft world, spreadsheet, power point presentation.
REFERENCE
Available upon request

RECENT GRAD (JOURNALISM)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
OBJECTIVE
An entry position in journalism.
EDUCATION
University of Lagos
Bachelors Of Art In Mass Communication, July 2001
Yaba College of Technology, Yaba Lagos
National diplo ma Mass communication with an Upper Credit Division, 1997
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Morning sun, Victoria island Lagos
4months Internship 2000
Responsible for writing short features for managing editors
Life Save Magazine, VGC Lagos
Freelance writer
1996-present
Writes on human interest sports
INTEREST
Reading, writing, travelling, sports.
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REFERENCE
Mr Joe Don
Senior editor life save magazine
(080)7327221
Mr. Fredric DOE
Senior editor life save magazine
(080)7327221

STUDENT (POOR PRESENTATION)

IMAX PETE
198. Green Bay Avenue
Wuse, FCT, Abuja
Phone: (070)3243130
Education
1990-1994 University of Benin
Benin City
Bachelor of Science degree. May 1994, major in accounting 3.6 grade point average.
Experience
Par time office of the bursar
University of Benin
1990-1993 cashier/clerk. Acted as cashier, stock shelves
Holiday job: BARKLEY CO-OPERATION
Lagos state
1991-1994 started sales officer latter promoted to sales team leader.
Interest: reading, writing and travelling.
References
Personal references available upon request resume look uninteresting

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STUDENT(GOOD PRESENTATION)
IMAX PETE
School Address:
PMB 103 Benin Lagos Road
Ugbowo Benin city ,
Edo state
Phone: (052)3222

permanent Address:
198 Green bay Avenue
wuse zone 2, FCT, Abuja
phone: (080)3243130
Imaxp@Yahoo.com

Education
1990-1994 University of Benin
Benin City, Edo
state
Awarded Bachelor of Science degree in august 1994, majoring in accounting. Courses include
financial and management accounting, cost and project management.
Project topic: the importance of the effective cost control in financial institutions.
4.4 grade point average. Awarded the scholarship in 1992
Contributing editor to campus newspaper, Member of the club
Experience
Part-time office of the bursar
University of Benin
1990-1994 cashier/clerk acted as a cashier, stocked shelves and perform other duties.
Holiday Job: Barkley co-operation
Lagos
1991-1994 began work as sales officer, promoted to sales team leader.
Personal background

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Victoria Island,

Enjoy traveling, reading, business journals, history and motivational books, writing and
research member of seminar organization committee outing club
References
Personal references available upon request.

UNDER GRAD REQUESTING FOR INTERNSHIP

IMAX PETE
School address
Permanent Address
PMB 103 Benin Lagos Road
198 Green bay Avenue
Ugbowo Benin city ,
wuse zone 2, FCT, Abuja
Edo state
phone: (080)3243130
Phone: (052)3222
email: Imaxp@Yahoo.com
_____________________________________________________________________
Objective
A four month industrial training in empowering firm
Synopsis
Self-starter and fast learner with positive attitude regarding goal director adep at
analyzing and sizing up situation; diligent, hand worker and strong on following, enjoy
developing and implementing new idea techniques and the creative process as a whole.
Summary of Qualification
Well travelled
Conversant with led machines
Computer skills: achi cad
Education
Federal polytechnic Auchi, Edo state 1999-2000 award national diploma in electrical
engineering with a cumulative grade point of 3.47(upper credit)
Employment highlights
Par time fax electronics
Auchi, Edo state
1998-present sales assistant; take records of electronics sold and faulty electronics.

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Interest
Innovation, travelling, reading, sports
References
Furnished request

RECENT POST GRAD(A)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in Human Resource/Management field.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Lake City, Utah
MBA Human Resources and Management
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Nnsuka, Enugu.
B.S.C computer science 1996
G.P.A 4.48
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bright edge pharmacy, Utah
Supervisor
2002-present
Provided personnel, transcription, computer equipment operation and general clerical
services.
Served as laden ralley summer program administration
Interviews select and manage support service staff
Technical employment representative
1998-2002
Acted as initial contact for prospective employee: evaluate resumes and
conduct preliminary interview

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Participate in jobs/career fairs.

Interest
Football. Golf, reading
Reference
Furnished on request

RECENT POST GRAD (B)

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
Objective
Management, marketing or sales position in an organization valuing logical but imaginative
thinking
Qualifications
Experience in organizing accepting responsibility and making decisions. Ability to supervise
and deal successfully with others, valuable experience in gathering, recording and
interpreting marketing research data, strong academic background in marketing, sales and
management.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, Akoka, Lagos
Post graduate school of business administration
Master degree in business administration June 1998
Major field of study: management, marketing and sales.
Work History
GOLD BREWING COMPANY
Awka, Anambra
Research assistant
1994-1998
Employed part- time during undergraduate years doing industrial marketing research. Learned
to be proficient at telephone survey
BADEEN FOODS
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Awka, Anambra

Freelance Promoter
1993-1996
Organized promotion activities within campuses nationwide.
Computer
Excel dbase III, Power Point Presentation
Reference
Available upon request

RECENT POST GRAD(C)

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Research design and development of mechanical and control system
EDUCATION
200-2004 UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
Benin city, Edo
M.S Mechanical engineering
Areas studied: advanced system dynamics and control, advance calculus and design
analysis
Research assistantship under Prof. Ado Johnson in the mechanical Engineering
department working on a design experimentation of a new blowing machine
1994-1999 UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
Benin City, Edo
B.S.C in Mechanical Engineering, Majored in fabrication. Area studied include,
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, engineering design, computer programming.
Grade 2nd class lower credit division
C.G.P.A 3.38
MEMBERSHIP
Member certified organization of engineers of Nigeria
WORK EXPERIENCE
2003 BMW
Worked on development of new engine mathematical model
Implement new simulator program
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Chijoke motors and bikes

1999-2002 Contract Staff Member
Worked on the assembling of new motor bike
Reference
Furnished on request

ALL EMPLOYMENT AT ONE COMPANY (EXECTIVE POSITION)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over 15 years experience in inventory control management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong back ground in material & human resources of management
EXPERIENCE
DALLA & CO, Yaba Lagos
(Manufacturing & Furniture Company)
2001-present President
Responsible for the overall management of executive member of staff new negotiated
contracts with Nigeria government on behalf of DALLAl and co
1996-2001 vise president Administrative service
Monitored the production/distribution/inventory control system and the import purchasing
department and communication departments.
1994 -1996 Administrative Manager
Responsible for production/inventory control management of finished goods and raw material
to meet company inventory investment objectives
1993-1994 office Manager
Supervised direct and coordinate order/service department, account payable and account
receivable department.
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Michigan
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Master of business administration, 1994

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, Oweri, Imo Bachelor of Science and
Technology Business Administration,1992
INTEREST
Tennis, golf

FREQUEST JOB CHANGER

IMAX PETE
[Address]
SPECAIL SKILLS
Experience and competent with spot wedding machines and computer program, solid
commutation skill in person and by phone.
EMPLOYMENT
Project Engineer
Banley Engineering, Warri
Train technician in use of instrument
Test instrument features
Design and constructed control panel
Design Evaluation Engineer
Delta Storm Consult, Asaba, Delta
Evaluated new computer product design
Perform extensive hardware installation
Analyzes complete power and load of computer
System and sub system
Physics Tutor
Shaka Mnt, Polytechnic, Benin, Edo
Tutor individual polytechnic students
Other Employment
Customer care agent, research assistance, computer system.
Education
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2000-2001

1999-2000

UNIVERSITY OF ILIORIN, Iliorin

Bachelors of technology in Electrical Engineering major in telecommunication
LGPA OF 4.5
Member of Certified Engineers of Nigeria
Dears list for four year
Special Interest
Volunteer at zain Nigeria young up coming engineer
References
Available upon request

GAP IN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

IMAX
[Address]
OBJECTIVE
A challenging shock oriented position in which professional experience in
publishing will have valuable application.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
Over five year experience in writing/editing
Adept at managing simultaneously multiple responsibilities
Experience at delegating authority and motivating people to ensure
productively and efficiency
Computer knowledge in software programming, Microsoft word
,CorelDraw, PowerPoint , Microsoft excel
WORK EXPERIENCE
Editor, Gerad Consultant, Ikoyi Lagos editor,
Writes and edit business prpoposals for submission recruits and trained columnists
and associates from 1994-1998
Associate Editor, Faze Magazine, Iyaba ,Lagos.
Wrote articles for the magazines, Disembodied voice from 1984-1988
OTHER EXPERIENCE
motivational speaker and writer, World traveler
Education
University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos
Bachelors of Art, English,1976
REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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WEAK EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUN

IMAX PETE
(ADDRESS)
OBJECTIVE
To apply skills attained through experience in supervision of sales team to the position of manager of
sales

Proven ability has resulted to the above advancement to an executive position

Self-motivated, people-oriented and consistently responsible
Outstanding skills on turning Nos into Yes and maintaining smooth running and organization
client relationship

EXPERIENCE
1998-precent Sales Manager, Brand Pools. Ltd
Maximize sales in 12 stores; consistently achieving sales target
Responsible for opening of new store outlet and N130 million account, improved customer service
and increased average sales by insisting on customer follow through
Brought zone from fourth position to second position in the country
Won president marketing awards for 5yrs

1996-1998
Team Supervisors
Supervised team work sales promotion and motivate team for effectiveness
Brake overall team target Goal to monthly target and deligate duty to team members
Introduced 3 in 5 system which increased sales with 35% in of season December and 70% in
season
Non sales team Development aware of sales

1990-1996
Sales Attendant
Make at the point sales at store
Records daily sales and report to store cashier.

FURTHER EXPERINCE
Eight years experience truck drove
EDUCATION
Ikeja primary school, ikeja, Lagos
First leaving school certificate 1983

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RETIREE RE-ENTERING THE LABOUR MARKET

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
OBJECTIVE
To contribute extensive experience in administration and organization management while
rendering independent client consultancy
EXPERIENCE
Federal Ministry of Finance
1998-2001
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR (Retired)
Oversees all financial operations.
Design billing tracking system to allow team managers to determine where
they stood on monthly basis for revenue collection.
Manage a group of five associate responsible for producing financial reports
for the government
Prepare overall financial report on revenue collection in accordance with
fiscal policy
1988-1998
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Supervised and review all areas of accounting and finance
prepare financial statement and task filling
supervised, planned and budgeted audits engagement
1968-1984
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Prepared contract proposal and illustrative calculations
Assisted financial Director in budget preparation.
Assisted in the preparation of government revenue budget
Trained and supervised junior Accountants
EDUCATION
LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL, LAGOS
MBA in Business Development 1997
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKA, Lagos
BSC Accounting 1968
MEMBERSHIP
Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
Institute of certified managers

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PHYSICALLY CHALLANGED
IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
OBJECTIVE
A civil Engineering position where my Experience and acquired skills can advance
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008- Present Edward Engineerings Consult, warri, Delta
Assistant Engineer
Provide engineering support to construction sites
Functioned as site engineer for three years
Performed equipment and component testing
Monitor current development in the fields
1998-2004
Gordon technology
Appliance Technician
Installed new equipment, interact with workers and co-workers in a pleasant and
efficient manner.
Assisted senior engineer with project and performed support as needed.
EDUCATION
Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineerings 1996
Yaba College of Technology Yaba, Lagos
Grade: upper credit
CGPA: 3. 42
ACTIVITIES
Campus paralympia
Placed 2nd position- 1995
INTEREST
Reading, swimming
PERSONAL
Willing to travel
REFERENCE:
Furnished upon request

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AT-HOME NURSE RE-ENTERING THE WORK FORCE

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my extensive experience in nursing to handle a position within the
health care industry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1994-2000 Eko Hospital Ojuelegba, Lagos
Staff/psychiatric Emergency service
Assessed addicted and psychiatric patients to determine severity of illness
and level of care needed
Collaborated with health care providers and medical team.
Delta State School of Nursing, warri, Delta.
Instructor/Substitute School Nurse
Instructed students in the art and skills of office medical procedure
Organize and planned curriculum, tested and graded student in written and
practical methods
Administer first aid for injured students
EDUCATION
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
Registered Nurse: Reg. Number 10479
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Band, Nursing Home,

1990-present

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AT HOME PARENT REENTERING THE WORK FORCE (2)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
Strong management back ground; own and operated a successful retail shop for eight
years
Superior marketing/presentation skill; patience and strong at follow ups
Excellent at anticipating discussions with cold market
Communicates well with people
Strong team player with enthusiastic attitude that motivates increased productivity of
people.
EXPERIENCE
Education for women, Enugu (an NGO targeted at women empowerment)
Researcher-part-time volunteer 2004-present.
Research and work include fact findings and percentage level growth of Nigerian
women getting educated.

Empet Telecom, Benin City, Edo

Business owner/manager (phone Retail Company)
Maintain inventory control and daily stock taking.
Perform: sales, retail and managed retail staff of seven.

Ade-Joe Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos

Sales Representative 2000-2004
Established a total of sixty-four new sales outlet national wide
Introduced Joe toilet soap to 205 hotels in Lagos, generating an annual profit of N32,
000,000

EDUCATION
University of calabar, calabar
BSC Management 2005
Ikotekpene Secondary school, Ikotekpene
West African Examinations Council 1996
REFERENCE
Furnish on request

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AT HOME PARENT REENTERING THE WORK FORCE (1)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
Summary of Qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong on follow up; ability to ensure that task is timely and accurately completed
Remain an active member of community organization while raising a large family.
Familiar with academic, creative and domestic routines and structure
Highly comfortable and adaptable with alternative/conventional settings and
situations.
Experience
Edo club, Benin City, Edo
1990-present
Coordinate weekly meetings, prepare roaster for monthly hosting by member for
club members
Barkon trading, Alaba international market,
Business Owner/Manager (Electrical Retail Company) 1989-present
Perform all type of retail and office management, sales, purchasing, stock taking,
maintain inventory and office control on excel spread sheet. Organizes sales
promotion for newly introduce electronics.
Community involvement
MTN scholarships for rural youth development.
Coordinator Ugwa community chapter 1982-present
Participated in the organizing and planning of aptitude test to select undergraduate
youth; ensures, without fear or favour that only qualified candidates participates and
benefit from the scholarship.
Education
Amadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna B.A marketing 1988

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CAREERER CHANGER (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
_____________________________________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
Position in computer programming
SUMMARY
More than thirteen years progressive experience in professional office setting. Self motivated,
able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long term goals and professional
deadlines. Excellent communication skill.
HARDWARE
IBM, HP, Apple plus, Ipad 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation, Compaq
SOFTWARE
C++, 3D, Pascal, Power builder
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Course in MIS, Computer Science, Computer programming
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHT
GRANDMAX PLC, Wuse, Abuja.
9/2001-present
Accounting Clerk
Prepare account payable, maintain daily field order log. Develop monthly cost arrivals.
Assisted in payroll data input.
GRADIENT BANK, Portharcort
Proof Operator
Micro-encoded deposited Check using NCR machine
Oruwudumu Secondary School, Portharcort
5/1995-5/1998
Teacher
Taught, class of SSSI, SSSIII Mathematics and Computer Studies
INTEREST
Innovation, outdoor sport
REFERENCE
Furnished upon request

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CAREERER CHANGER (2) TEACHING

IMAX PETE
[Address]
OBJECTIVE
To contribute acquired teaching skills at the Secondary level
EDUCATION
University of Lagos Akoka, Lagos
Master of Science in Education (February 2000)
National Teachers Training Institute (NTI)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (March 1998)
Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba Lagos
High National Diploma in Polymer Science
C.G.P.A. 3.74 (October 1996)
CERTIFICATION
National Teacher Workshop (June 2001)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
8/2000-Present,
Durbin College, Bwari Abuja.
Biology Teacher
Assist in teaching SSSI, II, and III biology, plan curriculum for laboratory
3/1997-3/1998
Bunza Secondary School, Bunza, kebbi
National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)
Class Teacher for SSSI
Take record of students attendants, prepare lesson note, Advise student on academic
and career interest.
FURTHER EXPERIENCE
7/1994-present
NICON INSURANCE PLC
Freelance marketer.

REFERENCE
Provided upon request

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CARREER CHANGER (BUSINESS WITH INTERNATIONAL NATURE)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
OBJECTIVE
Positions in INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE RELATIONS which utilze and
challenge my knowledge of German customs, business practices and language.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Communication
Fluent in German, written and verbal, knowledge in German culture and
customs, extensive travel in Germany, France, Italy and China
Administration
Process faculty appointment and tenure reviews, wrote minutes for
administrative meeting, prepare departmental budget and revenue, prepare
exams and course/instructor evaluation.
Marketing
Oversee marketing, publications and advertising for travel abroad
programs. Wrote and design adverts brochure and flyer using Corel draw.
Fund raising
Worked on development proposals and college fund raising campaign.
Organized special events.
Experience
CONVENANT UNIVERSITY, Ibadan/Lagos Road
Senior Lecturer, foreign languages and cultural study, 1998.
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE Sacramento, CA

BA Foreign Languages
REFERENCE
Furnished upon request

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CAREER CHANGER (PRO)

IMAX PETE
[Address]
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
A position in public relations in which to apply conceptual, interpersonal and
organizational skills.
SUMMARY
Proven ability to plan and supervise major event
Knowledge at all aspect of media relations
Skilled educator and public speaker
Three years experience in public speaking
RELATED EXPERIENCE
6/1998-present
EMPET TELEWORLD, Ikeja, Lagos
Public Relation Coordinator
Plan and supervised major events
Introduced, implemented and facilitated yearly workshop termed
Business Information technology (12/1998 to present) raising a
minimum of 3 million naira average at every workshop.
Handled all aspect of media relation
Speak at conference/seminars, workshops and symposiums
1994-1998 MIND WAVE CONSULT, Lagos
Coordinator, department of gynecology
coordinates all communication for both medical and non medical
activities
serves as liaison between administration, between two hospitals, doctors
and nurses
educate in-house staff
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 1992
Course in MIS, Computer Science

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ALL EMPLOYMENT AT ONE COMPANY

IMAX PETE
[ADDRESS]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doctors Clinic, Isolo, Lagos
2000- Present
Administrative/Financial Analyst, department of medicine
Calculate and substantiate annual financial statement, assisted the project
manager with the development and implementation of an hospital based
PPO for Doctors Clinic Employees.
Serve as a liaison between contracting parties for financial issue. Develop
computer data base.
1998-2000 Account payable supervisor
Created and maintained an encumbrance data base and distributed
financial reports to investigators.
1994-1996 Administrative Assistant
Assistant to both the director of purchase and stock manager.
EDUCATION
1997 Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger
Business Management, BSC
1992 Lagos state polytechnic Isolo, Lagos,
Banking and finance, National Diploma
Course work consisting of accounting, financial management and stock
control
Served as financial secretary of the Student Union Government.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word perfect, Excel

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COVER LETTER STEP BY STEP

Your
address
Permanent
address
Fax if any
Phone
number(s)
E-mail
Date(month/day/year)
e.g. March 20, 20xx
Recipient address
Name
Position title
Companys address
Dear (name or title of recipient),
Heading or no heading (heading makes life easier for the
person who opens or sort mails and highlight the fact that you
are a job seeker)
First paragraph (introduction and reason for writing)
Second paragraph (any specific information)
Third paragraph (market your skills and experience)
Fourth paragraph (ask for the interview and close)
Signing off (Dear Mr. Jude- yours sincerely, Dear hiring
manager-Yours faithfully):
Yours faithfully,
Signature
Full name not initials.
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14
Tailor,IkoyLagos.
0816873225
benny@yahoo.c
om
16th May, 2008.
Mr. Joseph Abu,
The Human Resource Manager,
New-Max Pyramid Ltd,
P.O. Box 342,
Benin City, Edo State.
Dear Mr. Abu,
RE: SALES MANAGER
Your advert in This Day Newspaper of April 22, 2008 indicate
you have a vacant position for someone with clear leadership
traits, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, handson practical approach to business development that fits the
above position.
I do believe I have all the qualification required for the post.
Please find enclosed my resume for your perusal.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Iyama Jude Benjamin.

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2) RESPONDING TO AD
25 Adesuwa Road
GRA, Benin City,
Edo State.
052-234568
bitol@yahoo.co
m
June 12, 200X
The Human Resources Manager,
Berrith Oil and Gas PLC,
PMB 1290,
Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
Dear Human Resources Manager,
RE: COMPANY LAWYER
Your advertisement in the Guardian Newspaper of 9 th June, 200X
is of great interest to me. I feel I have the qualification
necessary to handle the responsibilities of a company lawyer.
During the past two years as barrister with Olorun Femi
Chambers, I gained broad knowledge in litigation of personal
injury action and workers compensation claims. In this position I
made extensive use of my legal knowledge as well as my
research, analytical, writing, and judgment skills. I am confident
of my ability to provide the expertise necessary for the
professional representation of a company lawyer.
The enclosed resume describes my qualification for the position
advertised. I would welcome the opportunity to personally
discuss this position with you at your convenience.

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Yours faithfully,
Oluwatosin John (ESQ).

3) RESPONDING TO AN AD
P.O. Box 123,
Benin City,
Edo State.
08050534,
080233734
osasbaby@yahoo.co
m
January 20, 201X.
The Consultant,
P.O. Box 3700,
hrdajobs @yahoo.com
Dear consultant,
RE: SALES
SERVICE

PROGRAMMING

OFFICER/CUSTOMER

In response to your advertisement in the Guardian News paper

on Thursday 14, 201X, I wish to apply for the post of a customer
service/sales programming officer.
I am an accounting graduate of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo
State. My passion for marketing and four years experience
would be useful as a sales programming officer and in
customers service. I can effectively source for new business
opportunity and successfully manage customer relationship for
profit maximization.

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Should you require any additional information, I can be

contacted at the phone numbers listed above. Enclosed
herewith are photocopies of my credentials and resume for
verification of my qualification.
Yours faithfully,
Igbinedion Osato Lucy.
4)

RESPONDING TO A RECOMMENDATION
P.O. Box 123,
Benin City,
Edo State.
08050534,
080233734
osasby@yahoo.c
om
January
20, 2010.

Dr. Raymond Kitchen,

The Personnel Manager,
Ruby foods,
P.O. Box 3700,
Lagos.
Dear Mr. Kitchen,
RE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
I have been following organizations growth for many years; I
was excited to learn of your recent acquisition of Cosby foods,
congratulation on successfully entering the international
market.
I talked with Mr. Henry of GAP Engineers. He said you might
need an Administrative Assistant with background rich in a
variety of administrative skills, such as mine.

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As an organized and detail oriented individual with six years

working experience in administration, I believe my qualification
matches your requirement. My strength also includes
independent working habits and superb computer skills. As
administrative assistant with Top foods Ltd, I was in charge of
all computer support, database and word processing, spread
sheet and administrative function. Duties included supervision
of staffs and volunteers, and purchasing of equipment.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with
you at your convenience. Should you have any question, do not
hesitate to contact me at the phone numbers above.
Yours sincerely,
John Osadolor
(5) RESPONDING TO ADs
15,
Morris
Way,
Ikeja, Lagos.
ty@yahoo.co
m.
March
2008

20,

The Hiring Manager,

Prime Resources,
152, Idowu Tailor,
Ikeja, Lagos.
Dear, Hiring Manager,
RE: POST OF A FLEET OFFICER
Your March 10 advertisement in the Guardian newspaper
caught my interest; I am confident I have the qualification
necessary to handle the responsibilities of a fleet officer.
During my industrial attachment with Royal links, I gained
experience in managing company vehicles and resources for
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maximum utility. I can work with little or no supervision. With

my superb computer skills in word processing, database and
spreadsheet, I am confident of my ability to provide the
expertise necessary for a fleet officer.
The enclosed resume describes my qualification for the
position. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this
position with you at your convenience, as it sounds like an
exciting opportunity.
Yours faithfully,
Okpesanmi Tayo

6) COVERING AN UNWANTED RESUME

15,
Morris
Way,
Ikeja, Lagos.
08076545
ty@yahoo.c
om
March
20,
2008
The Hiring Manager,
Prime Resources,
152, Idowu Tailor,
Ikeja, Lagos.
Sir,
During school, my favorite industry has been the
banking industry, which is how I came to know and
admire your organization. I learned of your recent
products on micro credit and was very impressed by
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your efforts to reach out to small investors as a

whole. I have a desire to work with a team that is
passionate about serving the large as well as small
and medium scale investors.
During my industrial attachment with Apo Micro
finance bank I gained experience in micro credit
facilities and small business incubation.
The enclosed resume describes my qualification.
I could be contacted at the above address for an interview.
Yours faithfully,
Okechukwu Chima

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Haven been recently award a Bachelor degree in Business Administration, I

would like to formally apply for the Assistant Admin Manager position in the
Administration Department. As you are aware, I have extensive experience with
the company starting when I was hired as a sales Representative I introduce a
strategy that facilitated team productivity and 28% raise in sales.
Since then I have held positions in the both the Human Resources and Marketing
departments. During my five years of working with this company, I have
developed exceptional conflict resolution skill, and have designed and
implemented communications strategies on a departmental level.
I have a demonstrated ability to work collegially with leaders across business
units and lines of business. In addition, I have been responsible for benefits
communications, employee relations, as well as liaisoning with the company's
clients and customer service.
These are just a few examples of my accomplishments. I hope that you will find
that this brief view, in combination with the attached resume, describe a
dedicated employee of PYZ with the experience and skills to meet requirements
of the position of Assistant Communications Manager.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to discussing this opportunity
for promotion with you at your convenience.
Best Regards,
Your Name

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Abstract
Accelerate
Accommodate
Accomplish

Add
Address
Adjust
Administer

Allocate
Amend
Analyze
Answer

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Arrange
Articulate
Ascertain
Assemble

Attract
Audit
Augment
Author

Accumulate
Achieve
Acquire
Act
Activate
Adapt

Advertise
Advise
Advocate
Aid
Aide
Align

Anticipate
Apply
Appoint
Appraise
Approve
Arbitrate

Assess
Assign
Assist
Assume
Attain
Attend

Authorize
Automate
Avert
Award

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Balance
Bargain
Begin

Bolster
Boost
Bought

Brief
Broaden
Budget

Build
Built

List of action verbs starting with C

Calculate
Calibrate
Canvass
Capture
Care
Catalog
Catalogue
Categorize
Cater
Cause
Centralize
Chair
Charge
Chart

Check
Check in
Check out
Clarify
Classify
Co-operate
Coach
Code
Collaborate
Collate
Collect
Combine
Comfort
Commence

Communicate
Compare
Compile
Complete
Compose
Compute
Conceive
Conceptualize
Conciliate
Conclude
Condense
Conduct
Confer
Confirm

Connect
Conserve
Consider
Consolidate
Construct
Consult
Contact
Contract
Contribute
Control
Convert
Convey
Convince
Cooperate

Coordinate
Copy
Correct
Correlate
Correspond
Counsel
Create
Critique
Cultivate
Customize

Direct
Discharge
Disclose
Discover
Discriminate
Discuss

Disseminate
Distinguish
Distribute
Diversify
Document
Draft

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Dealt with
Debate
Debug
Decide
Decrease
Dedicate

Define
Delegate
Deliver
Demonstrate
Depict
Depreciated

Detail
Detect
Determine
Develop
Devise
Devote

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Deduce
Defend
Defer

Derive
Describe
Design

Diagnose
Diagram
Differentiate

Dispatch
Display
Dissect

Draw
Drew

List of action verbs starting with E

Earn
Edit
Educate
Effect
Elect
Elicit
Eliminate
Emphasize

Employ
Enable
Encourage
Enforce
Engineer
Enhance
Enlarge
Enlighten

Enlist
Enrich
Ensure
Enter
Entertain
Enumerate
Equip
Establish

Estimate
Evaluate
Examine
Exchange
Execute
Exercise
Exhibit
Expand

Expedite
Experiment
Explain
Explore
Express
Extend
Extract
Extrapolate

List of action verbs starting with F

Fabricate
Facilitate
Familiarize
Fashion

File
Filter
Finalize
Fine-tune

Fix
Focus
Forecast
Formulate

Fortify
Forward
Foster
Found

Frame
Fund
Furnish
Further

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Gather
Gauge

Generate
Govern

Grade
Grant

Greet
Guide

List of action verbs starting with H

Handle
Head
Help

Highlight
Hire
Host

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Identify
Illustrate

Incorporate
Increase

Innovate
Inspect

Integrate
Interact

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Invent
Inventory

Impart
Implemen
t
Import
Improve
Improvise

Index
Individualize
Influence
Inform
Initiate

Inspire
Install
Institute
Instruct
Insure

Interface
Interpret
Intervene
Interview
Introduce

Investigate
Involve

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Join

Judge

Justif
y

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List of action verbs starting with L
Label
Launch
Lead

Learn
Lecture
License

Lighten
Liquidat
e
List

Listen
Litigate
Lobby

Localize
Locate
Log

List of action verbs starting with M

Maintain
Manage
Manufacture
Map
Market

Master
Maximize
Measure
Mechanize
Mediate

Mentor
Merge
Methodize
Minimize
Mobilize

Model
Moderate
Modernize
Modify
Monitor

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Narrate
Navigate

Negotiate
Notify

Nurse
Nurture

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Motivat
e

Observe
Obtain
Officiate

Offset
Operate
Orchestrate

Order
Organize
Orient

Orientate
Originate
Outline

Overhaul
Oversaw
Oversee

List of action verbs starting with P

Package
Participate
Perceive
Perfect
Perform
Persuade

Photograph
Pilot
Pioneer
Plan
Practice
Predict

Prepare
Present
Preserve
Preside
Prevent
Print

Prioritize
Probe
Process
Produce
Program
Project

Promote
Propose
Provide
Publiciz
e
Publish
Purchase

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Qualify

Quantify

Quote

List of action verbs starting with R

Raise
Ran
Rank
Rate
Read
Reason
Recall
Recognize
Recommend
Reconcile

Record
Recreate
Recruit
Rectify
Reduce
Refer
Refine
Register
Regulate
Rehabilitat
e

Reinforce
Relate
Related
Release
Remodel
Render
Renew
Reorganize
Repair
Replace

Report
Represent
Research
Reserve
Resolve
Respond
Restore
Restrict
Retain
Retrieve

Revamp
Reveal
Review
Revise
Revitalize
Route

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Sample
Save
Scan
Schedule

Serve
Service
Set goals
Set up

Sold
Solicit
Solve
Sort

Spearhead
Specialize
Specify
Spoke

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Suggest
Summarize
Supervise
Supply

Screen
Script
Scrutinize
Search
Secure
Segment
Select

Settle
Shape
Share
Show
Simplify
Simulate
Sketch

Speak
Strengthen
Structure
Study
Submit
Substantiate
Substitute

Stage
Standardize
Start
Stimulate
Straighten
Strategize
Streamline

Support
Surpass
Survey
Sustain
Symbolize
Synthesize
Systematiz
e

List of action verbs starting with T

Tabulate
Tail
Target
Taught
Teach
Tend

Terminate
Test
Theorize
Time
Tour
Trace

Track
Trade
Train
Transcribe
Transfer
Transform

Translate
Transmit
Transport
Transpose
Travel
Treat

List of action verbs starting with U

Uncover
Undertake

Unify
Unveil

Update
Upgrade

Upheld
Use

List of action verbs starting with V

Validate
Value

Verify
View

Visit
Visualize

Vitalize
Volunteer

List of action verbs starting with W

Weigh
Widen

Win
Withdraw

Witness
Write

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Utiliz
e

Triple
Troubleshot
Tutor

List of action verbs starting with X

Xerox
List of action verbs starting with Y
Yield
List of action verbs starting with Z
Zap
Zero in

Zip
Zoom in

Zoom out
Zone off

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