CV TEMPLATE AND GUIDE for Practical Training USA /INTERN USA

INSERT FULL NAME

Email | Phone number with country code | Address including country

PERSONAL PROFILE
The personal profile is a short statement indicating the “type” of job(s) you are interested in and
explaining the relevant skills and experience you have which make you a suitable candidate for
the job(s). It should be a maximum of 3 or 4 sentences long.

Example
A highly passionate individual with a wide range of experience in; management, sales, customer service,
administration, merchandising, child care, training and risk management. 4 years in management sales
and 5 years in child care management, preschool, primary and elementary school children.
Strong communication and organizational skills and a highly respected team leader and team member.
Excellent skills and a passion for delivering successful outcomes have contributed to building strong
relationships with both customers and colleagues.
Hands on, skills- oriented person, good professional attitude and highly motivated individual. Thrive in a
fast pace environment and work well under pressure. Enjoy managing multiple activities at one time,
coaching others and a strong role model and advocate of honesty and integrity.

KEY SKILLS
Key skills are your own skills that match up to the job requirements:
 Staff Management
 Organization
 Communication
 Team leader

EMPLOYMENT/ VOLUNTEER HISTORY

This part shows that you have the necessary experience to do the job. List the most recent jobs
first and work back in chronological order. If you have extensive work experience, there is no
need to describe more than 5 previous jobs unless they are relevant to the position you are
applying for. Include volunteer positions if relevant to the position you are seeking or
demonstrates transferable skills.

Use bullet points to describe your previous job responsibilities.

Use ACTION WORDS to create a strong impression of achievement, ability and activity. Clearly
communicate your contributions and data driven achievements. Example “action” words: sold,
delivered, developed, improved, negotiated, managed, etc.

Template and Example

Job Title Dates of Employment
Company Name, Location
• Responsibilities and duties
 Any key achievements you have made in your job
o Demonstrate your success using data driven metrics such as percentage increases,
awards and overall growth in revenue
o Describe overall impact you made through your own initiative
  Employment category:
o HR
o Hospitality/Catering
o Customer Service
o Retail
o Administration
o Management
o Business
o Finance/Commerce
o Project management
o Camp management
o Child Care/Teaching/Nanny/Camp Counselor
o Other – Please list

Example
Camp Counselor – Camp ABC, USA Jan 2014 – Ongoing
Responsibilities
 Head Camp Counselor for 9-12 years old girls.
 Compose schedules and reports for Camp Director
 Staff training - continual coaching and counselling throughout 5 months of camp
 Evaluate staff performance
 Supervise all assigned aspects of the children’s’ day including bunk clean up, meal times, rest
hour, evening activities, getting ready for bed, and after-hours duty as assigned.
 Preparing evening schedules including coordinating bunking
 Build relationships with campers
 Create and Develop campers programming including likes/dislikes of each child
 Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the division
 Guide groups and individual children in participating successfully in all aspects of camp
activities
 Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned.
 Instruct in emergency procedures.
Achievements
 Successfully managed my section of camp (60 children)
 Built strong relationships with directors
 Managed group tensions and established win/win situations on a day to day bases
 Earned each individual child’s confidence
 Established respectful and trusting relationships with parents
 High level of communication skills with both children and parents

Employment Category:
 Camp Counselor

(Add positions in reverse chronological order)

EDUCATION
List the most recent education first and work back in chronological order (university, college and
high school). Primary school isn’t required.

Example
• Course Title (Insert Dates)
University of ####, Location, Country
• High School Certificate (Insert Dates)
#### College, Location, Country
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Many people attend workshops and training courses directly related to their job. If relevant, add
this information to your CV.

Example
• Child Care Degree (2015)
• First Aid/CPR (2 day course 2015)
• Conflict resolution ( 4 day course in 2015)
• Sales Techniques Cert 2 (4 month part time course 2016)

IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR THE PLACEMENT OPTION COMPLETE THE BELOW
SECTIONS (otherwise delete from your CV/Resume Template):

ADDITIONAL SKILLS (see attached list)

List any additional skills you have experience in from previous positions using the attached list to
guide you. These are typical jobs for seasonal work during the summer and winter months at
resorts.

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Listing your Interests or Hobbies demonstrate a good work/life balance. It also allows the
employer reading your CV to get to know you better and find commonality.

INTRODUCTION VIDEO
This is a great way to introduce yourself to your potential employer. Use your video to tell them
a little bit more about yourself, your skills and express your personality. Upload your video to
YouTube and add your link below. Keep your video to approximately 90 seconds in length.
Youtube Link:

POSITION AND SKILLS LIST

Host/Hostess
Kitchen Staff
Food and Beverage Line Cook
Banquet Worker Prep Cook
Barback Waiter/Waitress
Barista
Bartender Lodging
Busser Bell Hop
Cafeteria Line Worker Housekeeper
Cashier Front Desk
Cook Guest Services Representative
Counter Worker Laundry
Dishwasher Reservations
Fast Food Worker Room Service Attendant
Food Runner
General Food & Beverage Worker Maintenance
Base Operations Snowboard Instructor
Custodian/Janitor Swim Instructor
Grounds Work
Maintenance
Park Cleaner
Restroom Attendant

Sales/Retail
Cashier
Retail Sales
Ticket Sales

Guest Services
Banquet Attendant
Guest Services Attendant
Spa Attendant

Specialized Services
Artistry
Childcare Attendant
Game Operator
Golf Range Attendant
Lift Attendant
Lift Operator
Rental Shop Clerk
Ride Operator
Ski Technician
Snowmaking Operator
Snowmobile Attendant
Snowboard Technician
Ticket Checker
Tubing Hill Attendant

Specialized Instructors
Children’s Ski School Instructor
Lifeguard
Photographer
Ski Instructor