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CREATING EFFECTIVE RESUMES
WHAT IS A RESUME
A brief summary of your experience abilities interests skills education and accomplishments and it is used for employment admission to graduate school consideration for a scholarship or fellowship or other professional purpose
A marketing tool--Often the first impression you make on a prospective employer
A good resume earns you an interview
CAREER PLANNING
What do you want your resume to look like when you graduatechange careers
If you start thinking about this now you will have a better chance of enhancing your resume through volunteer opportunities and various work experiences
BEFORE SENDING YOUR RESUMEhellip Determine what the
industryemployer is looking for
What do they want
What specialized skills degrees certifications does the position require
What is needed to be an ideal candidate for this employer
Use discretion regarding controversial issues amp social media
RESUME FORMATS Chronological
For use when you have work experience in your field of interest
Functional For use when your work
experience is not related to your major area of study
Combination of the two--
How amp When do you use either format
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEhellipList accomplishments and
experiences in reverse orderEmphasizes job titles and
organizationsDraws attention to a lack of
experience in a specific careerReveals job hopping or career gaps
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
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WHAT IS A RESUME
A brief summary of your experience abilities interests skills education and accomplishments and it is used for employment admission to graduate school consideration for a scholarship or fellowship or other professional purpose
A marketing tool--Often the first impression you make on a prospective employer
A good resume earns you an interview
CAREER PLANNING
What do you want your resume to look like when you graduatechange careers
If you start thinking about this now you will have a better chance of enhancing your resume through volunteer opportunities and various work experiences
BEFORE SENDING YOUR RESUMEhellip Determine what the
industryemployer is looking for
What do they want
What specialized skills degrees certifications does the position require
What is needed to be an ideal candidate for this employer
Use discretion regarding controversial issues amp social media
RESUME FORMATS Chronological
For use when you have work experience in your field of interest
Functional For use when your work
experience is not related to your major area of study
Combination of the two--
How amp When do you use either format
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEhellipList accomplishments and
experiences in reverse orderEmphasizes job titles and
organizationsDraws attention to a lack of
experience in a specific careerReveals job hopping or career gaps
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
CAREER PLANNING
What do you want your resume to look like when you graduatechange careers
If you start thinking about this now you will have a better chance of enhancing your resume through volunteer opportunities and various work experiences
BEFORE SENDING YOUR RESUMEhellip Determine what the
industryemployer is looking for
What do they want
What specialized skills degrees certifications does the position require
What is needed to be an ideal candidate for this employer
Use discretion regarding controversial issues amp social media
RESUME FORMATS Chronological
For use when you have work experience in your field of interest
Functional For use when your work
experience is not related to your major area of study
Combination of the two--
How amp When do you use either format
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEhellipList accomplishments and
experiences in reverse orderEmphasizes job titles and
organizationsDraws attention to a lack of
experience in a specific careerReveals job hopping or career gaps
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
BEFORE SENDING YOUR RESUMEhellip Determine what the
industryemployer is looking for
What do they want
What specialized skills degrees certifications does the position require
What is needed to be an ideal candidate for this employer
Use discretion regarding controversial issues amp social media
RESUME FORMATS Chronological
For use when you have work experience in your field of interest
Functional For use when your work
experience is not related to your major area of study
Combination of the two--
How amp When do you use either format
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEhellipList accomplishments and
experiences in reverse orderEmphasizes job titles and
organizationsDraws attention to a lack of
experience in a specific careerReveals job hopping or career gaps
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME FORMATS Chronological
For use when you have work experience in your field of interest
Functional For use when your work
experience is not related to your major area of study
Combination of the two--
How amp When do you use either format
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEhellipList accomplishments and
experiences in reverse orderEmphasizes job titles and
organizationsDraws attention to a lack of
experience in a specific careerReveals job hopping or career gaps
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
CHRONOLOGICAL RESUMEhellipList accomplishments and
experiences in reverse orderEmphasizes job titles and
organizationsDraws attention to a lack of
experience in a specific careerReveals job hopping or career gaps
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Created updated and distributed online
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Links to blog social networks and company sites
WHEN TO USE A CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
To demonstrate growth in your career
When your experience relates to your objective
If an international candidate to show experience working in a different culture
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
A FUNCTIONAL RESUMEhellip Emphasizes skills
Downplays job hopping and employment gaps
Doesnrsquot focus on work experience
Doesnrsquot highlight prestigious jobs and employers
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
WHEN TO USE A FUNCTIONAL RESUME
When your education and skills relate well to the job you are seeking
When returning to the work world after a long absence
When changing careers to show transferrable skills
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
WHAT ABOUT WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING A NEW CAREER
A combination chronological and functional resume works for new graduates or career changers Emphasize skills and education over
work historyUse ldquoKeyrdquo words used by your profession
Lists education and employment in reverse chronological order
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
ANATOMY OF A RESUME
Contact Information Title Objective Statement or
Summary Professional Experience Education Additional Optional
Categories Keywords Accomplishments
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT ldquoYour letterheadrdquo
Name (can include nickname) permanent andor present address telephone numbers (with area codes) and email addresses a professional personal website
Objective (optional) This is prime real estate and should be polished amp
clear Use direct clear wording to describe the position you
want Avoid subjective vague words like ldquochallengingrdquo
ldquoprogressiverdquo ldquoopportunity to advancerdquo fast paced etc
Cut out excess words
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Created updated and distributed online
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Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Examples of ObjectivesTo obtain the position of a Interior Design
Consultant utilizing my _____ _____ skills
A position within your Child Care Referral service where I can utilize my advocacy critical problem solving skills and compassion for children
To demonstrate my 2 years of clinical
experience and my nursing degree while helping families manage their family members health crisis
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Summary of qualifications or skillsDraw from work experience andor extracurricular activities that relate to your professional objective Excellent time management skills developed through
working 25 hours per week and also attending school full-time
Knowledge of Windows 98 Microsoft Office Word Excel and Access and Lotus 1-2-3 utilized in a on-campus student accounting position
Use key words to describe your skills in the language of your profession Review job descriptions to determine key words and the specific skill employers seek
Use bullets to give clear concise proof of your skills and how you obtained them this will add credibility to your objective statement
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
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Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT (CONT) Education
DorsquosConsider including a
section called Relevant Coursework
Include your GPA if 30 or higher out of 40 (35 for graduate students)
Include anticipated date of graduation
Include city and state Include study abroad
experiencesClass projects
independent study publications
EducationDonrsquots
Include high school unless it was prestigious or you had significant accomplishments there
(ie Governorrsquos Student Council)
List introductory college courses
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
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Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
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ad
Ca
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Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)
Professional ExperienceWork HistoryList your
xperiencesaccomplishments in reverse chronological (including full-time part-time seasonal volunteer and co-opinternships)
give the names and locations of organizations for whom you worked with your positiontitle and dates of employment
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Honors Awards
List any honors which highlights your strong academic accomplishments ie Honor society scholarships deans lists etc Include awards related to character andor community service
ActivitiesHobbiesList extracurricular activities committees
offices held and length of time in the activity and responsibilitiesTreasurer Eastern Michigan University- Engineering Club 2010-present (list accomplishments)
American Marketing Association 2011- present
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
RESUME CONTENT (CONT)Special skills
Languages (spoken written etc)Spanish language interpreter for new students on campus
Computer Resume Length
1 page for little experience2(maybe 3) pages for moderate to extensive experienceIf experience is relevant go back 10
years if not only use 5 years on resumeWhen applying online list all experiences
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
REFERENCES Begin the page with the same personal letter
head used on your resume it is not sent with the resume unless requested
Have 5 references prepared 3 are often requested from Minister manager professional friends teachers professors previous employers andor co-workers club or committee members friend of the family
Ask permission from your references before including them and give them a copy of your resume and call or email them when you use their name so they are prepared
Include their title and complete contact information including professional email address
TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
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Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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TONYA BAKER33 13 N WASHTENAWYPSILANTI MI 48197
734 555-5555 TBAKERONEORG
ReferencesAdvisorEmployerDonna Fisher Assistant DirectorChocolate Factory Enterprises222 Hershey Way Ypsilanti MI 48197734 487 2322 donnafcfeorg
Mentor Taylor PattersonCampus Volunteers2213 CrossYpsilanti MI 48197734 555 5555 tpyahoocom
Etc
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
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ers In
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THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
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Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
HEADING Name contact information and a school email
address or yournameemailcom
You can include both a permanent address and a school address in this section
Should be at the top of the resume and your name should stand out (can be a larger size bolded and centered)
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
SAMPLE HEADINGS
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College
HB 2346Hanover NH 03755
(212) 867-7718 lscholargmailcom
LEDA ScholarSchool Address Permanent AddressPO Box 14121 345 Montgomery St Apt 3A Stanford CA 94309 Brooklyn NY 11225Email lscholarstanfordeduCell Phone 2128677718
LEDA ScholarDartmouth College HB 2346 bull Hanover NH 03755 bull (212) 867-7718 bull lscholargmailcom
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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EDUCATION
1 College College Location Anticipated Graduation Year Major Overall GPA Major GPA relevant coursework honors achieved while in college
2 High School High School Location GPA years of attendance
3 Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholars Program Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute (Summer 2009)
Description Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
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are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
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chP
ad
Ca
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rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
SAMPLE EDUCATION amp AWARDSHONORS
Education_______________________________________________________________________Dartmouth College Hanover NH June 2010oMajor History (Special focus on Religion and African and African American Studies)oGPA 35440 Major GPA 4040oDeanrsquos List Award for Academic Excellence 2010Universiteacute Paris IV La Sorbonne and Paris VIII Vincennes agrave Saint-Denis Paris France Spring 2010Springfield High School Springfield Oregon Graduated June 2006Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
This is the anticipated
graduation yearExample 1
Example 2EDUCATION
Lehigh University Bethlehem PA May 2008-12 bullBachelor of Science in Finance Anticipated Graduation May 2012bullMajor GPA 4040 Cumulative GPA 3840bullRelevant Coursework Business Information Systems Business Law Money and Banking Statistical Methods EconomicsbullHonors Deanrsquos List Lehigh Scholar Gates Millennium Scholar LEDA Scholar
Manhattan Center for Science amp Mathematics (MCSM) New York NY 2004-2008
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Princeton University NJ Summer 2005Completed seven-week intensive academic curriculum Aspects of Leadership with singular attention to ethical leadership and training in analytical thinking about philosophy democracy and activist citizenship at Princeton University
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
au
nch
Pa
d C
are
ers In
c
THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
09
La
un
chP
ad
Ca
ree
rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
EXPERIENCE All paid and unpaid (research internships summer
jobs volunteer work leadership opportunities)
Job title name of organizationcompany location dates of employment
Include a brief description of relevant roles or specific contributions and recognitions
SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
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Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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SAMPLE EXPERIENCE
Relevant Experience__________________________________________ ____________ _ Middle School Teaching Internship New York NY June 2009 ndash Aug 2009bullCreated and implemented course designed to increase knowledge of the Harlem RenaissancebullIndependently taught two 8th grade humanities classesbullTutored 8th grade students who struggled with effective writingAmerica Reads Hanover NH Sept 2006 ndash Dec 2007
o Assisted elementary school students with homeworko Facilitated reading and math improvement sessions
Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia PAOffice Assistant September 2008-PresentProcess article submissions and expedite requests assist in the organization Law Review event manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks
EXPERIENCE0409-0609 Student Researcher for Professor John Rickford Stanford University
Selected as a research assistant to transcribe interviews of native Barbadians as a means of aiding Professor Rickford with his research on language variance in the Caribbean
0708-0808 Student Researcher Beyond the Window ndash NYUrsquos Women of Color Policy Network NYUSelected as a student researcher from the LEDA Scholar Program to study policies which affect youth within the NYC community negatively and develop solutions to these problems Presented findings and recommendations to the NYC Council
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
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SAMPLE SKILLS The skills section should any relevant skills that may be useful
for an employer to know Such skills include computer language and other skills particular to the position
Skillsbull Proficient in Microsoft Office Works Word Excel Power Point Publisherbull 1 year of college level Spanishbull 2 years of Technical Drawing and Designbull 2 years of Model Buildingbull 1 year of AutoCAD
SkillsComputer Microsoft Office Suite HTML Proficient in Social Media Adobe products Data Entry Typing 50 WMP Languages English (fluent) Cantonese (conversant) French (advanced)Music Advanced in music on Alto Baritone and Soprano Saxophones
Example 1
Example 2
Included because they may be applying for a position where
music skills may be an asset
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
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THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Campus InvolvementVolunteer ExperienceCoordinator Learning to Serve [Undergraduate Government of Boston College] BC September 2009 ndash Present bullCoordinate and facilitate group of 45 selected freshman students bullMentoring Program + Volunteer Work (Placement with 5 freshman at Boston Rescue Mission Boston MA)Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de Dios Alotenango Guatemala April 2010bullVolunteered for Guatemalan NGO Asociacioacuten Bendicioacuten de DiosbullFundraised and built a small house for a low-income family in the town of AlotenangobullTranslator for group
ActivitiesVice President Education Alpha Chi Omega Brown University Providence RI Jan 2009ndashJan 2010
bull Led female empowering group of 50 members and presided over general body meetingsbull Created and organized educational and social events to facilitate sisterhood bondsbull Delegated responsibilities to officers and collaborated with other VP chairs and organizations
Example 1
Example 2
Extracurricular Leadership ActivitiesPITSTOP Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor we also serve as mentors (February 2009-Present)Princeton Women in Business publicity committee in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters printing them and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job (February 2009-Present)Accion Latina member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness volunteer (April 2008)
Example 3
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
00
9 L
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ers In
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THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
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un
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ad
Ca
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rs Inc
Web 20 document Features presentations
videos photos and audio
Created updated and distributed online
URL distribution visualcvcomajankans
Links to blog social networks and company sites
SAMPLE HONORSAWARDS If you have honorsawards that are not relevant to
your time in college and want to include them in your resume you should include this section
HonorsAwards University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar
Example 1
Relevant to the college so should be included in
education section See the ldquoEducationrdquo slide for other
examples
AWARDS amp HONORSbullMERCK Research Grant ndash Recipient bullGE Greatest Generation Scholarship - RecipientbullNew York City Urban League Scholarship ndash Top Award RecipientbullInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ndash RecipientbullGates Millennium Scholar- Recipient of scholarship and program participant bullLEDA Scholar- one of 60 students selected nationwide
Example 2
REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
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REVIEW EDIT PERSONALIZE Keep a uniform format in each section use white space to your
advantage use no more than 3 fontsfont styles and font sizes try not to exceed 1 page
Check the resume in print preview to make sure dates andor locations are aligned down the page
Keep a generic resume which you will edit to suit each job application Use action words from the job description given by the company ( a list of action words
is included at end of presentation) Add or subtract relevant information based on the job description
When you are ready to send your resume to employers make sure to make your resume into a PDF This will preserve your formatting and makes sure the employer sees your resume the way you intended (see end of presentation on how to create a PDF)
ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
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9 L
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THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
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ACTION VERBSAdministrative Skills Communication Skills Creative Skills1048712approved 1048712inspected 1048712addressed 1048712influenced 1048712acted 1048712initiated1048712arranged 1048712modeled 1048712advertised 1048712interpreted 1048712conceptualized 1048712instituted1048712catalogued 1048712operated 1048712authored 1048712introduced 1048712customized 1048712integrated1048712classified 1048712organized 1048712collaborated 1048712lectured 1048712designed 1048712invented1048712collected 1048712prepared 1048712clarified 1048712marketed 1048712developed 1048712performed1048712compiled 1048712recorded 1048712composed 1048712moderated 1048712directed 1048712pioneered1048712dispatched 1048712reduced 1048712corresponded 1048712negotiated 1048712exhibited 1048712planned1048712executed 1048712retrieved 1048712drafted 1048712persuaded 1048712fashioned 1048712revitalized1048712expedited 1048712screened 1048712edited 1048712promoted 1048712founded 1048712shaped1048712generated 1048712systematized 1048712explained 1048712translated 1048712illustrated 1048712transformed1048712implemented 1048712verified 1048712wrote 1048712revised 1048712constructedEducating Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills1048712advised 1048712familiarized 1048712administered 1048712distributed 1048712assessed 1048712led1048712adapted 1048712facilitated 1048712allocated 1048712estimated 1048712assisted 1048712mediated1048712corrected 1048712guided 1048712analyzed 1048712forecasted 1048712fostered 1048712referred1048712coached 1048712informed 1048712appraised 1048712projected 1048712counseled 1048712rehabilitated1048712communicated 1048712instructed 1048712audited 1048712purchased 1048712delivered 1048712represented1048712demonstrated 1048712persuaded 1048712balanced 1048712quantified 1048712educated 1048712transformed1048712enabled 1048712taught 1048712budgeted 1048712reconciled 1048712facilitated 1048712validated1048712encouraged 1048712trained 1048712calculated 1048712tabulated 1048712guided 1048712volunteered1048712evaluated 1048712tutored 1048712computed 1048712tracked 1048712sponsored 1048712mediatedManagement Skills Research Skills Technical Skills1048712administered 1048712improved 1048712developed 1048712classified 1048712researched 1048712interviewed 1048712appraised 1048712remodeled 1048712overhauled1048712assessed 1048712increased 1048712scheduled 1048712collected 1048712reviewed 1048712investigated 1048712assembled 1048712repaired 1048712programmed1048712assigned 1048712monitored 1048712directed 1048712critiqued 1048712standardized 1048712interpreted 1048712built 1048712restored 1048712recorded1048712chaired 1048712organized 1048712strengthened 1048712diagnosed 1048712summarized 1048712conduct 1048712engineered 1048712solved 1048712streamlined1048712consolidated 1048712prioritized 1048712expanded 1048712evaluated 1048712surveyed 1048712extracted 1048712troubleshoot1048712contracted 1048712produced 1048712supervised 1048712examined 1048712synthesized 1048712fabricated 1048712upgraded1048712coordinated 1048712recommended 1048712structured 1048712identified 1048712tallied 1048712maintained 1048712installed1048712delegated 1048712reviewed 1048712planned 1048712inspected 1048712compared 1048712operated 1048712launched
Avoid words that donrsquot reveal
skills Eg worked handled
responsible forhelliphelliphelliphellip
THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
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9 L
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d C
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THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
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THE RESUME OF THE PAST
1-2 page black and white document
Emailed mailed or faxed to employers
Emphasized job duties
Written from perspective of what benefits the employee
copy 2
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9 L
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THE RESUME OF THE FUTUREcopy
20
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