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Mike Smith
123 Main Street
Ottawa, Ontario K4L 9M1
Telephone: (613)555-1234 
E-mail:  mike@internet.com


CAREER OBJECTIVE           To become a skilled engineer in the hydroelectric industry. 
 

EDUCATION 

2003 - Present                             Union University - First Year
                                                   • Specializing in Civil Engineering - Management Option 
                                                   • Weighted GPA of 10.2 

1999 - 2003                              MacDonald High School
                                                   • Graduated with average of 91% 
                                                   • Specializing in mathematics and sciences 

COMPUTER SKILLS            Programming Languages 
                                                   • Experience in Basic, Pascal, C++, Java, HTML 

                                                  Software Applications 
                                                  • Operating Systems: Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, Macintosh 
                                                  • Proficient in: MS Office, WordPerfect Office 
                                                  • Familiar with: CorelDraw, Macromedia Flash

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sept. 2001 - Jan. 2002             Co-op Student, Tukyo Networks
                                                  • designed web pages for the ATM Support Division 
                                                  • conducted customer surveys via telephone 
                                                  • completed other tasks assigned 

August 1998 - Present              Cashier, Joey's Convenience Store
                                                  • worked at the cash 
                                                  • assisted customers 
                                                  • shelved products 

July 1997 - August 1997           Student Volunteer, Ytown Public Library
                                                  • shelved magazines and books 
 
Mike Smith
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• students' council representative 
• member of the school badminton team 
• member of the yearbook committee 
• member of the school athletic council 
• participated in numerous academic contests 
• enjoy all recreational sports 
 

ACHIEVEMENTS 

• high school honour roll 4 straight years
• recipient of the 1999 ABC Financial Scholarship 
 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• self-motivated and reliable individual 
• fast learner 
• problem solver with strong analytical skills 
• strong communication skills 
• able to work in a team environment or independently 
• trained in CPR 
• typing speed: 45 words per minute