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Outline of a Resume
Awards and Professional Memberships

resume outline This is your final stop as you finish your Resume Outline.

The Resume Awards and Professional Memberships Section is the last section to work on.

You are almost done!



Honors and Awards You Have Received

It is a good idea to keep a list of any notable awards or honors you are given in the course of school, work, volunteering, or groups you are involved with for entertainment.

Include those Awards & Accomplishments relevant to the position you are applying for with the most current listed first.

Ask yourself the following questions:

1) What was the title of the award or honor I was given?

2) What year was I given it?

3) Who was the awarding organization?


Award Section Fill In Form

Now that you have completed answering the Section 5 questions, use your answers to create fill in the Resume Awards Section using this form:

(Awarding Organization), (Title of Award or Honor), (Year)

Award Section Example

AT&T Program Management, Division Manager Best in Class Quality Award (2005)


Resume Awards and Professional Memberships
Professional Membership Section

resume outline The very last section to work on as you complete your Resume Outline is the Professional Membership section.

Include memberships in professional organizations relevant to the position you are applying for or those that you hold a leadership position in. If you are early in your career and have not pursued professional membership, now is a great time to get involved - it will help you round out your resume and your career contacts.

Ask yourself the following questions:

1) What are the names of Professional Membership Organizations that I currently am a member in that relate to the position I am applying for?

2) What Leadership Positions have I held in any organizations?

3) What were my years of membership?

Professional Membership Fill In Form

Now that you have completed answering these questions, use your answers to create your Resume Professional Membershp Section using this format:

(Organization Name), (Leadership Title), (Dates of Membership)


Professional Membership Section Example


Toastmasters International, Vice-President, 2007 - Present

Business & Professional Women, Member, 2002 - Present

Once you have completed your Resume Outline, finishing your resume will be a breeze! You have done the most difficult part by compiling all your information into an easy to access document. Now you can download a Free Resume Template and easily fill it in.

Happy Resume Making!



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