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Did you own a business but are now ready to get back into the workforce? This guide will help you learn the ropes and prepare you for becoming someone else’s employee again.
Tired of being your own CEO, as well as your own accountant, janitor, and social media manager?
Would you like to give up these multiple roles and only focus on what you do best—all while enjoying regular paychecks, paid time off and other employee benefits?
Well, why not? Welcome back to the workforce!
The only problem is… it’s been years since you last applied for a job. And you’re not quite sure how to write a resume, especially a business owner resume. How do you describe your experience without making it seem like you’ve failed at being an entrepreneur? Which skills should you focus on? How do you even start writing a resume?
Don’t worry, we’ve got the answers.
This guide will show you:
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Franko Šarić
Business Owner — Croatian Collectibles
franco.saric@gmail.com
(718) 555-4433
linkedin.com/in/francosaric
Summary of Qualifications
Former small business owner of Croatian collectibles online shop handing over successful ecommerce operation to next generation of family. Seeking to leverage 50% year-over-year business growth and knowledge of southeastern European memorabilia to become the store manager of Balkan Baubles.
Work Experience
Owner & Manager
May 2016–March 2019
Croatian Collectibles, Astoria, NY
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
Key Achievements
Assistant Store Manager
January 2015–May 2016
Adriatic Antiques, Astoria, NY
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities
Key Achievements
Education
BS in Business Management & Administration
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY
Graduation: 2014
Relevant Coursework: Business Law, Social Media Marketing, Advanced Financial Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Employment Law, Quantitative Business Analysis, International Business Management, Information Systems.
Key Skills
Awards
Memberships
Languages
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Now, let’s get to it!
Here’s how to write a perfect resume for business owners:
Whether you owned a car dealership or a restaurant, you had a proper structure in place to keep everything streamlined and organized.
Do the same here—
A great business resume format maintains order and scannability.
Follow these formatting resume rules:
Pro Tip: Is the employment you seek in a different industry than the business you owned and managed? Check out our career-change resume to iron out the details.
A resume objective or summary can also be called a resume profile.
This intro paragraph is 3–4 sentences long. It offers hiring managers a quick look at your background, skills, experience, and career goals.
The summary statement is great if you have 2+ years of relevant experience. With this, you’ll talk up your related experience, skills, and background, while also including a top-notch achievement with numbers to prove you’ve got what it takes.
The career objective is ideal for when you have little experience related to the new role. Use the objective statement to talk about your career goals. Still, give a quantifiable achievement to prove your skills.
Pro Tip: Just because the resume summary or objective goes on top doesn’t mean you need to write it first. Actually, save it for last. It’s difficult to “sum up” your business owner resume if you haven’t written it yet!
Whether you managed a small retail business or owned an IT consultancy company, get your work history section right.
So—
Here’s how to nail your business owner responsibilities resume section:
Pro Tip: When you write a “transition from business owner to employee resume,” don’t overcompensate. Keep the words in your work history easy-to-understand and free of jargon.
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The education section on resumes for small business owners may seem useless. I mean, you did run a business, after all, right?
Wrong—
A bad business owner resume academic section is just bad business.
Keep these business rules in mind to get it right:
Pro Tip: Relevant coursework for business owner resumes are determined by the job you’re seeking. Becoming a manager? List any business management courses you’ve taken. Heading into graphic design? That visual arts class is perfect here.
Show the employer you’re the boss at what you do by listing the best business owner skills:
But—
Don’t just copy-paste this skills list. That’ll get you nowhere.
Instead, do this:
Also, mind the ATS.
Larger companies use applicant tracking systems to handle the myriad resumes they take in each day.
ATS software allows HR staff to scan your small business resume into their system, search for particular resume keywords, and return a score based on your resume’s match to the job ad.
Bad match, then you did a bad job!
Pro Tip: Our list (reminder: don’t copy-paste it!) was made up of great soft skills. However, hard skills are just as, if not more, important. Use the job ad to find the technical skills and transferable skills they are looking for.
You now have the makings of a solid resume for small business owners.
However—
Every other former biz owner—and applicant, in general—have the same sections on their resumes.
To stand out, add some great extra sections to yours.
Here are some great additions on a resume for a business owner:
53% of hiring manager say a resume alone isn’t sufficient.
So—
Here’s how to write a cover letter for business owners they’ll adore:
Also, we’ve got some awesome cover letter tips to help you along and a guide on writing the perfect business cover letter. Check them out!
Pro Tip: Remember to follow up on your job application. A quick email or phone call will do the trick.
Plus, a great cover letter that matches your resume will give you an advantage over other candidates. You can write it in our cover letter builder here. Here's what it may look like:
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So, that’s it—
Now THAT’S a resume that’s all business!
Got any questions on our small business owner resume samples? Not sure how to talk about business skills, management certifications, or SMB achievements? Get at us in the comments below, and thanks for reading!
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