Targeted Format

Focuses on capabilities and accomplishments that are targeted specifically at a particular job or field . A targeted resume can be advantageous if you know what type of position you want and have strong qualifications.

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Public Relations Assistant in Recording Company or Music Industry

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts. Communications, Sonoma State University, 1999

CAPABILITIES:

• Strong writing experience covering research reports, public information pieces and press releases

• Represent products to customers

• Develop product oriented brochures

• Solid understanding of brochure

  design, encompassing idea development, graphic art and layout through production

• Productive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

• Experienced, with proven results, in sales techniques for "cold calling" and ""telemarketing "

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Developed, designed and oversaw production of 1997 season brochure for local performing arts center

• Wrote weekly press releases featuring upcoming San Francisco Bay Area performances

• Assisted in coordination of " Artists of Sonoma County for Change" Benefit Production and Musical Revue, involving contributions form local artists, development and promoting county-wide publicity campaign and producing feature articles for trade publications

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Promotions/Public Relations Intern, Luther Burbank Center for the Performing Arts, Fall 1996

• Entertainment Editor, STAR Newspaper, S.S.U. 1995-1996

• Public Information Intern, Public Information Office, S.S.U., Spring 1995

• Assistant Manager, Warehouse Records, 1992-1995.

SPECIAL SKILLS/INTERESTS: Guitar, Photography, Travel

Pros/Cons for this Format

• Works well when candidate has extensive experience in job target

• May be difficult to convey strengths in a career transition

• Format provides visual breaks, attractive to reader