Sample Dental Assistant Resume Template

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Resume
Resources:
ASDA Resume Tips:
Writing
List of Action Verbs:
nts/corres/ActionVerbs.pdf
A resume provides a valuable summary of your individual accomplishments and qualifications. It
allows you to present your skills, experience, and knowledge to potential employers in an
efficient and concise way. Since a resume is an important document that has the power to
influence a hiring manager it’s important to be sure that it best represents you.
Format:
 1-2 Pages (8 ½” x 11” paper)
 Include headings (i.e. Education, Professional Experience, Research Experience, Volunteer Work,
Presentations, Honors & Awards, Professional Membership, Conferences Attended, etc.)
 Chronological order within headings
 Stay consistent (i.e. placement of dates, location, etc.)
 Avoid wasted space, but be careful to cut the margins too short for printing
 10 pt-14 pt. font (Times New Roman or Arial; no decorative fonts)
 No graphics or shading, since this can distract from your information
 Best to use Microsoft word (rather than resume template)
Content:
 Personal Information (i.e. Name, Address, Phone, Professional Email) should be placed at the top.
 Do not include information such as marital status, social security, picture, date of birth.
 Tailor your resume for each job you’re applying to. Use language and terminology included in the
job description to prove you are qualified for that specific position.
 Be honest and accurate, not overly modest.
 Present your experience in a way that makes it relevant to the position you’re applying for. (Past
experience, which isn’t directly related to the work you’re applying for, can often be presented in a
way that showcases the transferrable skills that were acquired.)
 Don’t simply list out your accomplishments; instead, include effective bullet points that describe
your previous work and the skills used to achieve these accomplishments.
 Focus on more than the technical work. Be sure to include bullet points that describe soft skills as
well (i.e. communication, teamwork, leadership, etc.).
 Start each bullet point with an action verb (i.e. Led, Initiated, Developed, Managed, Created, etc.).
 Use PAR statements to highlight Projects, Actions, and Results.
 Use numbers or percentages to quantify your results (i.e. increased productivity by X, raised X
dollars, supervised a staff of X)
Final Tip:
 Have a trusted advisor proof read before you submit to ensure there are no grammatical errors!

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