PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRADITIONAL RESUME TEMPLATE ================================================== (For Legal, Accounting, Consulting, and Advisory Roles) [YOUR FULL NAME] [Your Phone Number] | [Professional Email Address] | [City, State] [LinkedIn Profile URL] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY -------------------- [Write 2-3 sentences emphasizing credentials, specialized expertise, and client-facing experience. Example: "CPA with 12+ years experience providing audit and advisory services to Fortune 500 clients across healthcare and technology sectors. Managed engagements totaling $50M+ in annual revenue with 100% client retention. Expert in SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment."] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ----------------------- [Your Title - Associate, Senior Associate, Manager, Senior Manager, Partner] [Firm Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year or "Present"] Client Services & Engagements: • [Client work with scope and results - Example: "Led audit team for publicly-traded healthcare client with $2B annual revenue, delivering clean opinion and identifying $5M in cost savings opportunities"] • [Specialized service delivery - Example: "Provided M&A due diligence services for 15+ transactions valued at $500M+, supporting successful client deal closures"] • [Client relationship achievement - Example: "Expanded engagement scope with key client by 200%, growing annual fees from $250K to $750K through exceptional service delivery"] • [Technical expertise application - Example: "Performed SOX 404 compliance testing for 10 public companies, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance"] Team Leadership & Management: • [Staff development achievement - Example: "Mentored team of 8 staff accountants, resulting in 3 promotions and zero turnover during tenure"] • [Project management accomplishment - Example: "Managed concurrent engagements for 6 clients, consistently meeting tight deadlines and maintaining quality standards"] Business Development: • [New client acquisition - Example: "Generated $1.2M in new business through networking and client referrals over 18-month period"] [Previous Title] [Firm Name or Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Engagement responsibility - Example: "Conducted financial statement audits for middle-market clients across manufacturing and retail sectors"] • [Technical skill demonstration - Example: "Performed complex revenue recognition analysis under ASC 606 for SaaS clients"] • [Achievement showing progression - Example: "Promoted to Senior Associate within 30 months based on outstanding performance reviews"] • [Efficiency improvement - Example: "Developed audit procedures template adopted firm-wide, reducing planning time by 25%"] • [Client satisfaction - Example: "Maintained 95%+ client satisfaction scores across all engagement evaluations"] [Earlier Position] [Firm Name or Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month Year] - [Month Year] • [Foundation building achievement - Example: "Completed 500+ hours of client work in first year, earning early promotion consideration"] • [Learning and development - Example: "Attained proficiency in audit software and advanced Excel techniques within first 90 days"] • [Team contribution - Example: "Supported senior staff on multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining billable hour targets"] EDUCATION --------- [Graduate Degree - MBA, JD, MAcc, MS, etc.] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation Year] • GPA: [X.XX] (if 3.5 or higher) • Concentrations: [Area of focus] • Honors: [Beta Gamma Sigma, Latin honors, Dean's List, scholarships] [Undergraduate Degree] Bachelor of [Science/Arts] in [Major] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Graduation Year] • GPA: [X.XX] (if 3.5 or higher) • Minor: [Minor field if applicable] • Honors: [Cum Laude, Dean's List, academic scholarships] PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS ------------------------ • [Primary Certification - CPA, CFA, JD, etc.], [State/Jurisdiction], [License Number], [Year Obtained] • [Additional Certification - CIA, CFE, PMP, etc.], [Issuing Organization], [Year Obtained] • [Professional License], [State], [Active Status], [Expiration Date] BAR ADMISSIONS (For Legal Professionals) ----------------------------------------- • [State] Bar, [Admission Date], [Status: Active/Good Standing] • [Federal Court], [Admission Date] • [Additional Jurisdictions] TECHNICAL SKILLS ---------------- Industry Software: [Thomson Reuters, CCH, Caseware, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Bloomberg Terminal] Analysis Tools: [Microsoft Excel (Advanced: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), Tableau, Power BI, SQL] Document Management: [iManage, NetDocuments, SharePoint, Relativity] Specialized Knowledge: [List relevant: GAAP, IFRS, Tax Code sections, Legal research databases - Westlaw, LexisNexis] AREAS OF EXPERTISE ------------------ [List 8-12 specialized areas relevant to your practice] • [Example: Financial Statement Audits] • [Example: SOX Compliance & Internal Controls] • [Example: M&A Due Diligence] • [Example: Risk Assessment & Management] • [Example: Regulatory Compliance] • [Example: Corporate Governance] • [Example: Contract Negotiation] • [Example: Litigation Support] PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ------------------------- • [State CPA Society / Bar Association], [Member], [Years: XXXX-Present] • [American Institute of CPAs / American Bar Association], [Member], [Years: XXXX-Present] • [Industry-Specific Association], [Committee Member/Leadership Role], [Years] PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS (If Applicable) -------------------------------------------- • "[Article Title]," [Journal/Publication Name], [Month Year] • "[Presentation Title]," [Conference Name], [City, State], [Month Year] • "[White Paper Title]," [Publisher/Firm], [Year] COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT --------------------- • [Organization], [Role - Board Member, Volunteer, Pro Bono Services], [Years] • [Cause or Organization], [Type of Service], [Hours/Impact] =================================================== PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESUME INSTRUCTIONS: CONTENT EMPHASIS: - Lead with credentials and certifications (they define you) - Emphasize client work and engagement management - Quantify everything: fees, revenue, transaction values, clients served - Show progression through titles and increasing responsibility - Highlight specialized expertise and technical knowledge CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY: - Don't name specific clients without permission - Use general descriptions: "Fortune 500 healthcare client" or "Publicly-traded technology company" - Focus on your role and results, not client details - Acceptable to name clients if publicly disclosed engagement ACHIEVEMENT EXAMPLES: - Size of engagements managed - Client retention rates - New business generation - Team leadership and development - Technical expertise demonstration - Industry or service line specialization FORMATTING: - Font: Times New Roman or Arial, 11-12pt - Margins: 1 inch on all sides - Length: 1-2 pages (1 page for 0-7 years, 2 pages for 8+ years) - Black text only on white background - No photos or graphics CREDENTIALS PLACEMENT: - List immediately after education or in separate section - Include license numbers if standard in your field - Show active status and expiration dates - List all relevant professional designations INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC NOTES: Accounting/Audit: - Emphasize CPA and state license - List types of clients served (size, industry) - Mention specific standards (GAAS, GAAP, IFRS) - Quantify engagement scope and complexity Legal: - Bar admissions critical - list prominently - Practice areas clearly defined - Case types and outcomes (when not confidential) - Legal research and writing skills Consulting: - Project-based achievements - Industry expertise and functional specialization - Methodologies used (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) - Measurable client outcomes and ROI FILE NAMING: - Save as: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf - 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