DOCUMENT ANALYSIS ACTIVITY
Preparing a Résumé
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This résumé was written by a graduating college senior who wanted to work for a wildland firefighting agency such as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Forest Service. The writer plans to save the résumé as a .txt file and enter it directly into these agencies’ employment databases. The questions below ask you to think about electronic résumés.

BURTON L. KREBS

34456 West Jewell St. 208-555-9627
Boise, ID 83704 burtonkrebs@mail.com

Objective

Lead crew position on rappel crew.

Career History

  • Senior Firefighter, Moyer Rappel Crew, 05/17-present
  • Senior Firefighter, Boise Helitack, 05/16-10/16
  • Hotshot Crew Member, Boise Interagency Hotshot Crew, 07/15-09/15
  • Helirappel Crew Member, Moyer Rappel Crew, 06/11-09/14

Fire and Aviation Qualifications

Crew Boss (T)

Helicopter Manager

Helicopter Rappeller

Helirappel Spotter

Helispot Manager

Type 2 Helibase Manager (T)

Incident Commander Type 4 (T)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Training and Development, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, GPA 3.57, May 2018

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Knowledgeable of helicopter contract administration
  • Perform daily and cumulative flight invoice cost summaries

Awards

“Outstanding Performance” Recognition, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2016

“Outstanding Performance” Recognition, U.S. Forest Service, 2013, 2014, 2015

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How effectively has the writer formatted this résumé?

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What elements are likely to be problematic when the writer saves this résumé as a .txt file?

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What is the function of the industry-specific jargon in this résumé?

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Why does the writer place the education section below the sections on career history and fire and aviation qualifications?