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Building a resume. Resume Breakdown. Title Section Summary Highlights Experience Education. Title Section. Name and Contact Information. Consider dressing up your heading, particularly the presentation of your name.
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Resume Breakdown Title Section Summary Highlights Experience Education
Title Section Name and Contact Information Consider dressing up your heading, particularly the presentation of your name. A slight change of font size or style can make the heading information stand out from the rest of the resume.
Summary Paragraph About You Begin by selecting a simple, classic, legible font such as Helvetica, Times New Roman or Georgia. Choose leading – the space between lines – that is 120 percent of your font size to increase legibility. Use strong verbs, direct sentence structure, and clear, concise language.
Highlights List of Skills and Qualities List of words or phrases describing your abilities and positive attributes. Aim for short lines with plenty of white space. Avoid crafting uniform paragraphs and long blocks of type. Possibly break abilities into “soft skills” and “hard skills”.
Experience Job and Volunteer History Condense wherever possible so there are no more than 4-7 duties/responsibilities under each job title. Use data, such as sales revenue or website traffic, to add tangible proof to your productivity claims. Mention any awards or promotions. Be sure to include dates.
Education Degrees and Training List all institutions and conferral dates. Relevant training and workshops. Mention any honor society involvement or academic leadership.
Include hyperlinks to your LinkedIn profile and digital work samples. Make sure these links are live and customized so that your resume is not cluttered with overly long, complicated URLs. • Recent graduates will want to consider a template that can highlight skills, education, and achievements, while devoting less space to Work History. • Your resume is your calling card and the template you choose can help or hurt your chances of getting the job you want. You’ll need to consider the conventions and expectations of your field. If you are trying to convey to a potential employer that you are a tech-savvy worker with up-to-date skills, a contemporary resume template with modern design flair will help to convey these qualities. If you are sending your resume to an employer with a reputation for preferring time-tested documentation and processes, opt for a traditional resume template. Sticking to a chronological format with standard headings and conservative font choices will reassure employers with more formal corporate or military cultures that you are serious, well qualified, and ready to contribute. Tips and Tricks Include Links Adjust for Experience Know Your Potential Employer's Expectations Personalize to Your Field
Resumes for College Admission What to Include The name of your high school and anticipated graduation date Cumulative, weighted GPA Academic awards, publications, honors, or recognitions Class rank (if it is available and will add value to your application) Summer programs, internships, or college courses not otherwise listed in your transcript Extracurricular activities—clubs, sports organizations, and any leadership positions you may have held Community service Job experience Special skills (proficiency in American Sign Language, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
Tips for College Resumes • Be specific You do not want simply to submit a general list of activities. Colleges pay close attention to specific details, especially those that emphasize your commitment to what you’re involved in. Explain your specific role in that which you have participated, giving details about the amount of time you committed, leadership positions you have held, and any special contributions you made during your tenure. • Be concise. Ensure the points on your activities résumé are as succinct as possible. Résumés are most effective when kept at just one page in length. Remember: admissions officers may have to read thousands of applications. To be memorable, you need to make clear, quick points so that you don’t lose their attention. You might be tempted to think that, the more of your history they have, the better. But this is exactly where the phrase “less is more” rings true! • Some Recommendations… Be selective about the information you include in your activities résumé. If you were only a part of the French Club for one semester as a sophomore, there is no need to mention it. Colleges only want to know about the activities to which you were committed. Format your résumé in a way that is clear and easy to read. There’s no need to over-stylize—use a simple font that allows you to make your name, headings, and dates pop out. Provide a copy of your activities résumé to your teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, or whomever else you may ask for a letter of recommendation. This way, they can easily recall your accomplishments and reference them in their letter. Your college application is not the place for modesty. Be proud, not shy, of your accomplishments!
Remember… • Resumes should only be one page in length. • Do not include references (but have them available if asked). • It is best to use a pre-formatted template. Microsoft Word has resume templates available. There are also websites which offer templates free of charge. DO NOT PAY FOR A RESUME BUILDER! There are many free resources. • Keep things chronological. • Some employers ask for a cover letter. In a cover letter you specifically explain your interest in the open position. There are cover letter templates available, as well. • Never be dishonest. • Leave lots of white space. Avoid a “cluttered” feeling.
