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I have had a few jobs in the past 7 years that are in different career paths.  I just graduated with an accounting degree and have been working in that area for the past 2 years, but before that I spent 3 years as a real estate appraiser and before that a couple years as a web developer. 

 

I want to include them in my resume since there were high duties I performed in both areas but am afraid to look too unfocused.  Do you think they are necessary.

 

I am also curious on how important it was to stay on one page only.

Thank you.

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Objective

Accounting position in need of a detailed oriented professional with tax and payroll experience.

 

Summary of Qualifications

·        Proven team builder skilled at handling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

·        Problem solver using my analytical skills to define the problem and perform solution.

·        Details oriented, organized and possess strong time management skills.

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

 

Applications and Languages Skill Set

·        Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Peachtree, and Quicken

·        Foreign Languages: Spanish

·        Typing: 45WPM

·        Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Money, and Outlook

 

Work Experience

Accountant

8/04 – 1/07

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If you are going to continue in accounting, in your cover letter I would highlight how your experience in real estate and/or Web development has all contributed to your accounting experience - through organization deadlines, content accountability etc. It may seem like a stretch, but there are hard skills out of both of those areas that apply to accounting. Be prepared in an internview to explain the connections too.

 

Good luck

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