RÉSUMÉ WRITING

It is estimated that, on average, an employer spends between six to fifteen seconds evaluating a résumé during their first review of a document. Decidedly, this is not much time to get through one page, much less seven. For individuals with less than 10 years of experience and no advanced degree, a résumé should be one page. As with any rule, there are exceptions. Nursing majors, for example, typically have two page résumés due to their large amounts of clinical and preceptorship hours.

There is no set of rules for résumé writing, and the information included in your résumé will depend on your unique make up of experiences and skills. Additionally, the content will vary based on the type of position for which you are applying. In fact, every résumé that is sent out should be created and modified for the singular position to which you are presently applying. Though it may be a large investment of your time, the ultimate payoff (i.e. getting a job) is worth the effort.

BASIC FORMATTING Margins 0.75 inch – 1 inch Font 11-12pt Traditional/Non-Ornamental, e.g. Arial, Times New Roman, Garamond Printing 8.5 inch X 11 inch résumé paper Text Color Black Length 1 page (for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and/or less than 10 years of experience)

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− Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are used by over 85% of employers to screen resumes which may result in your resume never being seen by those hiring. Use these suggestions and Quinncia to avoid common errors that may prevent you from getting hired.

− Should include full name, mailing address, phone number and email address − Name should be bold and between 18-22 pt. font, or at a minimum, at least one font size larger than body − You can list your current and permanent address, but it is not necessary to do so − Use a school or personal email address (NEVER work email). − Depending on field, a link to your ePortfolio might be beneficial.

− Education should be listed in reverse chronological order (i.e. newest to oldest) − Include the degree title (easily found in the Bulletin at auburn.edu/bulletin), school name, city, state and the graduation month and year − There is no need to specify“expected,”

“participated,” “projected,” etc. with your graduation month or year − DO NOT include high school information after first year of undergraduate study. Only degree conveying institutions have to be included.

− Provide employer, job title, city, state, beginning and ending month, and year of employment (if ongoing use

“Present”) − This section should be in reverse chronological order (most recent first, then working backward) − Pay attention to verb tense! For ongoing positions use present tense, for positions concluded use past tense. − Use consistent formatting throughout sections − Be diverse in your use of verbs to effectively demonstrate your range of ability and skill. − DO NOT provide the contact information for your supervisor (e.g. direct phone line, mailing address, etc.)

HEADINGS

567 S. College St. Apt 9 | Auburn, AL 36830 555-555-9876 | jmmcallenx@auburn.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMANTHA HARRISMAN

789 Thach Ave. | Auburn, AL 36830 | 555-555-9876 | smharrismanx@auburn.edu

Emma Ryder

(555) 555-4321 | ewryderx@auburn.edu Portfolio: eryder.wix.com

Permanent: 987 Beesonville Ave. • Montgomery, AL 36109 Current: 4321 N. Donahue Dr. Apt 608 • Auburn, AL 36830 334-555-2233 • mlbaxter12x@auburn.edu

444-555-9876 ▪ Dani.x.daykins@auburn.edu

EDUCATION

Auburn University | Auburn, ALAuburn University | Auburn, AL Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies | May 20XXBachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies | May 20XX • • Spanish MinorSpanish Minor • • GPA: 3.3/4.0GPA: 3.3/4.0 Study Abroad | Arricia, ItalyStudy Abroad | Arricia, Italy Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy | Summer 20XXJoseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy | Summer 20XX • • International MinorInternational Minor

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Bachelor of Arts, Social WorkBachelor of Arts, Social Work ,

Auburn UniversityAuburn UniversityUniversity, Auburn August 20XXAugust 20XX Auburn, ALAuburn, AL

• • GPA: 3.5/4.0GPA: 3.5/4.0 • • Dean’s List: Fall 20XX, Spring 20XX, Spring 20XXDean’s List: Fall 20XX, Spring 20XX, Spring 20XX --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

,Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; December 20XXBachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; December 20XX

Auburn University; Auburn, ALAuburn University; Auburn, AL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Auburn University – Auburn, ALAuburn University – Auburn, AL Master of Electrical Engineering – May 20XXMaster of Electrical Engineering – May 20XX GPA: 3.9/4.0GPA: 3.9/4.0 Elsewhere University – Elsewhere, STElsewhere University – Elsewhere, ST Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering option) – May 20XXBachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering option) – May 20XX GPA: 3.6/4.0GPA: 3.6/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Estimating Intern | May 20XX-August 20XX Brasfield & Gorrie | Birmingham, AL • Collaborated with two estimators to evaluate project costs totaling $1.2 million • Developed proposals and presented estimates to upper management for final approval • Communicated effectively with sub-contractors to gather quotes and cost information

Career Center; Auburn, AL Public Relations Assistant; May 20XX- Present - Design communication and marketing pieces with Adobe Photoshop and

Illustrator - Create social media content/schedule to maintain Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blog accounts - Write press releases for Career Center events to increase student and alumni participation - Plan and execute three orientation breakfasts, educating over 75 campus partners on updated services and resources

Healthy Couples, Healthy Children: Targeting Youth Project and Beyond • Auburn, AL Research Assistant • January 20XX-Present • Facilitate Relationship Smarts Plus curriculum to 9th and 10th graders in 3 local high schools and introduce students to the idea of developing healthy self-worth and self-esteem • Encourage students to recognize personal values and goals through small group coaching • Teach strategies on creating and maintaining healthy relationships

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Atlanta, GA Engineering Intern , May 20XX-August 20XX • Improved manufacturing of modular enclosures through implementation of lean manufacturing and six sigma capability studies • Collaborated with team of 3 interns to design and implement tests to check quality of manufacturing equipment • Researched options for integrating new safety system on manufacturing floor and presented recommendations to group of 8 engineers

Here are a few more examples of things you may want to include in your résumé. Remember though, the focus of your résumé will be on experience. Experience will often carry more weight with an employer than other sections. SKILLS: Use this section to highlight other abilities and assets you may possess that you may lack traditional experience to demonstrate (e.g. computer ability, foreign language skill, etc). INVOLVEMENT: Campus organizations and activities are a great way to showcase skills and abilities. Format these as you would a paid experience so that you can highlight the skills and abilities you utilized during your tenure there, especially if you held leadership roles. HONORS & AWARDS: This section can be used to highlight prestigious awards accumulated during your academic tenure, but should not dominate your document.