Resumes
WHAT IS A RESUME?
A resume is a document that you send to employers that highlights your skills, accomplishments, education, and work experience.
When you submit a job application online or in person, you want to add your resume to the application. Always bring a printed copy to your interview as well.
Below are a few templates you can start from. You can always move/change/delete certain sections if they don't apply to you.
RESUME WRITING TIPS:
Keep your resume to 1 page
You don't need to include references on your resume, but it's a good idea to have a separate list of references to give to employers upon request.
Use at least a 12 point font, and common fonts (Ariel, Calibri, Cambria, Helvetica, Times New Roman)
Use bullet points to make information easier to read
Use 2-4 bullet points per section
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR RESUME:
Contact Information
Full Name
Phone number & email address
City & State
(Optional): LinkedIn URL
Education
School name, location (City, State), area of focus, and year graduated (or expected graduation date)
GPA (if above a 3.5)
Awards and honors
You may also want to include any relevant courses, achievements, clubs or activities
Skills and/or Accomplishments
List your strengths that are relevant to the position to which you are applying. You can choose to list your skills, your accomplishments, or both
Focus on hard skills as much as possible (examples below)
Accomplishments should be detailed and quantified
Include if you speak a second or third language and your proficiency level
Work Experience
Information should be up to date (month and year) with most recent experience at the top. Focus mostly on your last 2-3 positions
Make it easy for an employer to understand what you are currently doing, what makes you qualified for the job you want, and the ways you have been successful
If you do not have any work experience, you can include volunteer experience such as:
Babysitting
Mowing lawns
Pet sitting
Participating in church functions
Community service
Additional and Optional Sections
Clubs/Activities
Achievements/Awards/Honors
Projects
Additional Skills
Hobbies
