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Sample Resume I: Chronological Resume<br />
DAVID COOPER<br />
1432 East 6th Street | New York, NY 10040<br />
212.555.1141 | dcooper@qmail.com<br />
Notes to Sample Resume I<br />
David Cooper spent three years, from 2004–2007, incarcerated in a<br />
New York State Correctional Facility. In his resume, he has learned to<br />
use his experience to his best advantage.<br />
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OCCUPATIONAL GOAL: Automotive Mechanic<br />
EDUCATION<br />
• Plattsburgh State College, Plattsburgh, NY: current<br />
• High School Equivalency Diploma: 2007<br />
• Essex CF Automotive Shop, 1,500 hours of training: 2004<br />
• Henry Hudson High School, New York, NY: 2002<br />
Electrical Shop, Automotive Shop, Mechanical Drawing<br />
1 Show that while in prison you’ve done constructive things<br />
with your time, not just “done time.” Mention any educational<br />
achievements or work experience you’ve had while incarcerated.<br />
2 If you’ve been involved in any organized prison activities or<br />
programs, list them. They help indicate to a prospective<br />
employer what you may have experienced while away in terms<br />
of personal growth and development.<br />
Preparing for the Job Search<br />
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, 2004–2007<br />
• NAACP, Essex CF<br />
• Treasurer, Merrick Jaycees, Merrick Correctional Facility<br />
• Transitional Services Assistant, Little Kills Correctional<br />
Facility<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE<br />
• Community Services Crew, Rehabilitation of Essex<br />
County Fire House: Summer 2007<br />
Responsible for electrical wiring and new window<br />
installation.<br />
• Self-Employed Toy Vendor, New York City: 2002–2003<br />
Toy sales at neighborhood events, community<br />
centers, and flea markets.<br />
• Service Station Attendant, AA Station, Bronx, NY: 2000<br />
Pumped gas and performed light auto-body repair.<br />
Supervised a small team of attendants.<br />
• House Painter, 18 months experience: 2010–2013<br />
3 Consolidate and make use of your short-term employment<br />
experience. Six three-month painting jobs over a four-year<br />
period can be presented as “18 months experience.”<br />
4 In choosing references, select persons who can testify as<br />
to what you are like today, how you have changed, and your<br />
readiness to settle down and take on the responsibilities of a<br />
job.<br />
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REFERENCES<br />
• Ms. Jeannie Sanchez, Counselor for Department of<br />
Social Services: Merrick Correctional Facility, NY
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