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RESUME LOOKBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS STANDARD RESUMES Business Communication Resume…………………………………………2 Beginner Resume………………………………………………………………….3 Intermediate Resume……………………………………………………………4 Experienced Resume…………………………………………………………….5 Education Resume…………………………………………………………………6 Engineering Resume………………………………………………………………7 Resume: Formatting …………………………………………………………….8

CREATIVE RESUMES Creative Beginner Resume……….…………………………………………10 Creative Intermediate Resume ………………………………………….11 Creative Experienced Resume ……………………………………………12 Theatre Resume………………………………………………………………….13 Creative Resume: Design Tips ……………………………………………14

CV CV Example…………………………………………………………………………16

This lookbook was crafted by the 2018-2019 PCA Team.

WHO NEEDS A STANDARD RESUME? We suggest that everyone starts with a standard resume, as many employers are most familiar with looking at a standard resume format. Some majors that should have a standard resume include Business, Education, undergraduate sciences, Engineering, and Computer Science. Standard resumes are also a good choice for liberal arts majors depending on your specific career path.

This is our Business Communication resume template! It’s a great guide for any major. Our biggest tip is to create a master resume in this format and then edit it for each internship/job application!

BRANDON J. BEGINNER brandonbeginner@highpoint.edu | (555) 555-5555 | www.linkedin.com/brandon.beginner/

EDUCATION B.S.B.A., Business Administration; Minor in Sales May 2024 High Point University High Point, NC GPA: 3.1 Relevant Courses: Introduction to Event Management; Event Operations and Social Media

EXPERIENCE Sales Associate November 2019 – March 2021 J. Crew Greensboro, NC • Developed strong customer service skills during the busy retail season • Completed week-long comprehensive training program emphasizing communication skills and effective marketing strategies • Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills in resolving customer complaints • Promoted company credit card to customers which resulted in 30 new accounts

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Social Chair August 2021 – Present Alpha Phi Omega High Point, NC • Plan and coordinate campus events focused on encouraging community engagement • Utilize social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram, for promotion and outreach Member September 2020 – Present Civitan Club High Point, NC • Contribute ideas about service projects and community involvement for the monthly newsletter • Attend weekly meetings to learn from local business leaders and develop professionalism • Complete over 75 hours of service within the community each semester

SKILLS • • •

Event Planning, Customer Service, Retail Sales, and Social Media Platforms Conversational Spanish Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

As a first-year or sophomore, you may not have a ton of experience, but it’s okay! Build out your campus & community involvement like jobs. You don’t have to fill the page right away!

Brandon J. Beginner brandonbeginner@highpoint.edu | 555.555.5555 | Greensboro, NC

EDUCATION B.A., Event Management; Minor in Human Relations High Point University GPA: 3.1

May 2020 High Point, NC

Relevant Courses: Introduction to Event Management, Event Operations and Social Media

EXPERIENCE Sales Associate November 2016 – March 2018 J. Crew Greensboro, NC • Developed strong customer service skills during busy retail season • Completed week-long comprehensive training program emphasizing communication skills and effective marketing strategies • Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills in resolving customer complaints • Promoted company credit card to customers which resulted in 30 new accounts

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Social Chair August 2016 – Present Alpha Phi Omega High Point, NC • Plan and coordinate campus events focused on encouraging community engagement • Utilize social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram, for promotion and outreach Member September 2015 – Present Civitan Club High Point, NC • Contribute ideas about service projects and community involvement for monthly newsletter • Attend weekly meetings to learn from local business leaders and develop professionalism • Complete over 75 hours of service within the community each semester

SKILLS • • •

Event Planning, Customer Service, Retail Sales, and Social Media Platforms Conversational Spanish Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

You may want to add a summary that encapsulates your experiences and shows what you want to do next in your professional journey!

Isabelle R. Intermediate isabelle@gmail.com | 555.555.5555 | New York, NY | www.linkedin.com/iintermediate

SUMMARY • • • •

Seeking opportunities in community fitness or wellness Experience in managing teams, program development, and community engagement Developed leadership skills through serving as Captain of D-1 Women’s Lacrosse Team Certifications: Emergency Oxygen; Infant, Child, and Adult CPR/AED; Water Safety Instruction

EDUCATION B.S., Exercise Science; Minor in Health Education High Point University, High Point, NC • University Honors Scholar, Millis Scholar Athlete • GPA 3.6

May 2019

EXPERIENCE Intern | Hartley Drive Family YMCA | High Point, NC May 2018 – Present • Provide orientation for new members through presenting on facility details and use of equipment • Create wellness programs for youth; oversee marketing and registration of wellness programs • Lead a fundraising event that raised a total of $4,500.00 for the Strong Kids Campaign • Manage Wellness Center’s event updates by creating marketing content for flyers and social media Senior Lifeguard | South Shore Beach | Little Compton, RI May 2015 – August 2017 • Managed seasonal lifeguard staff; supervised Junior Life Guarding class at South Shore Beach • Oversaw all medical and non-medical emergencies • Cross-trained in other roles including Junior Lifeguard, Equipment Rental Specialist and Beach Patrol Customer Service Associate | Panera Bread | High Point, NC April 2013 – May 2016 • Served customers in bar area in a timely and friendly manner • Utilized POS systems to accept cash payments, process credit cards and generate gift cards

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Captain | HPU Women’s Lacrosse Team Wellness Mentor | Student Wellness Center Volunteer | Montlieu Elementary School

January 2016 – May 2018 August 2016 – June 2017 August 2015 – March 2016

As you gain more experience, add leadership positions and make yourself shine!

EMILY EXPERIENCED eexperienced@gmail.com | 555.555.5555 | Harrisburg, PA | www.linkedin.com/eexperienced

PROFILE • • • •

Seeking Marketing Coordinator position with the City of Greensboro Experience with creating content for social media; certified in Hootsuite Skilled in WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator Experience in digital and darkroom photography

EDUCATION B.A., Human Relations; Minors in Event Planning and Photography High Point University

December 2018 High Point, NC

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Social Media Representative September 2018 – Present Social Marketing Solutions, LLC Parsippany, NJ • Establish relationships with assigned clients to better understand their marketing vision and social media goals • Utilize creative writing skills to compose original blogs posted on clients’ websites • Manage clients’ Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ pages to engage target markets Windows UCrew Representative September 2017 – Present Campus Entertainment, Inc. High Point, NC • Demonstrate initiative to conduct 40 peer-to-peer weekly trials of Windows 8 and other Microsoft products • Utilize marketing savvy and social networking contacts to circulate marketing materials Social Media Intern May 2018 – September 2018 Trone Brand Energy High Point, NC • Researched news stories and trending topics relevant to clients’ industries • Composed innovative newsletter content to effectively engage clients’ target market and improve revenue • Utilized iMovie, Photoshop and Illustrator to create an impactful client videos

LEADERSHIP President January 2015 – March 2016 National Panhellenic Council High Point, NC • Served as Committee Member, Voting Delegate, Recruitment Committee Member • Utilized strong leadership skills to oversee and operate the Panhellenic Executive Board • Acted as a liaison and representative for HPU’s Greek Life and the community

SKILLS • •

List your soft skills or personal attributes (target these to the internship or job description if possible) List additional languages and indicate proficient, conversant, or fluent (optional)

As an aspiring teacher, you’ll want to be sure to speak to your relevant classroom experience, from classroom observations to student teaching.

Teaching Tonya 555.555.5555 • tonyat@gmail.com • City, State

PROFILE • • •

Seeking a full-time position teaching third grade at Green Forest Elementary, Richmond, VA; also desire to serve as a faculty rep on Parents Council; interested in working on Cultural Enrichment Speaker Series Completed student teaching in a third-grade classroom; consistently commended for exemplarily performance as a teacher and classroom manager Grew up in Richmond area and attended Henrico County Public Schools

EDUCATION B.A., Elementary Education High Point University • 3.8 GPA • Earned NC State Licensure, K- 5th • NC Association of Elementary Educators • Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Fraternity

May 2019 High Point, NC

RELEVANT CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE Student Teaching, Third Grade September 2018 – May 2019 Lawndale Elementary School High Point, NC • Wrote and implemented individual educational Plans (IEP) for students; evaluated and recorded IEP goals • Gained experience with DIBBLES evaluation testing • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans such as Jeopardy, Time-O, and Sight Word concentration • Taught students subject areas of Reading, Math, Spelling, Writing, and Science Practicum/Classroom Observation - Assistant for K-5 January 2018 – May 2018 Montlieu Elementary High Point, NC • Created and taught functional life skills and geography classes • Developed and incorporated rubrics in lesson plans • Assisted teacher with evaluations and assessments for referral and mainstreaming • Developed, designed, and implemented indoor/outdoor children’s activities and lesson plans Practicum/Classroom Observation - Assistant for K-5 September 2017 – December 2017 Fairview Elementary Greensboro, NC • Assisted with Spanish language lesson plans for K classes • Developed and incorporated cultural games and art to highlight Spanish language and Hispanic heritage • Assisted teacher with scheduling parent conferences; sat in on some of the conferences and was able to contribute insights about the student

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Childcare Provider Various Families • Provide a safe, fun environment for children ages six months to eight years • Work regularly with several families

May 2011 – Present Anytown, NC

As an Engineering major, you’ll want to follow the template below to highlight your experiences!

ERIN ENGINEER Email | City, State | Phone Number | LinkedIn SUMMARY Statement regarding interests/major, regulatory certifications and overall passion for the industry. EDUCATION Degree University GPA, Minors

Month Year City, State

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Co-Op Name/Position Title Month Year – Month Year Company City, State (You may choose to put a short description of what the company does below including what governing body (ex. EPA, FDA) regulates the company’s work) • Bullet 1 • Bullet 2 • Bullet 3 Co-Op Name/Position Title Month Year – Month Year Company City, State (You may choose to put a short description of what the company does below including what governing body (ex. EPA, FDA) regulates the company’s work) • Bullet 1 • Bullet 2 • Bullet 3 ENGINEERING & LAB EXPERIENCE Position/Project Title Organization Name • Bullet 1 • Bullet 2 Position/Project Title Organization Name • Bullet 1 • Bullet 2

August 2018 – Present City, State

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES Format this section like the above section if you have room, or list your involvement! SKILLS • Lab techniques, certifications • Technical sills

RESUME: FORMATTING Length o o

For undergrads and applications for entry-level positions, resumes should be one page For alumni with several years of experience, resumes can be two pages

Contact Information o o o o o

We recommend having your name in size 18-20 point font List your phone number and email address. Using your HPU email is acceptable, but a professional email (yourname@gmail for instance) is preferred if you are a senior or graduate/alum LinkedIn web address is optional Remove any hyperlinks from email and LinkedIn You may list a mailing address if you feel it will aid in applying for a job specific in that geographic area; otherwise, just list city, state or a target area at your discretion

Formatting o

Make sure your font sizes, bolding, italics, and heading styles are consistent throughout

Font Size o o o o

Font size should be 10.5, 11, or 12 point for the body of the resume Margins should be no less than 0.5 inches on all sides Some examples of easy-to-read font styles are Arial, Calibri, and Times New Roman We recommend that the font you use encapsulates the image of the job for which you are applying. For instance, look at the company’s website and see what font they use to give you a good guide for what you should use on your resume for a job in that organization

Bullet Points o o o

Include two - six bullets per experience Ensure the actual bullet points used (circles, etc.) are professional and consistent throughout, including main bullets and any sub-bullets used Connect related phrases together with a semi-colon to reduce the number of bullet points

Chronology o

Items in each section should be written in reverse chronological order (your most recent experiences listed first)

WHO NEEDS A CREATIVE RESUME? You should consider a creative resume if you’re interested in working in communication, marketing, art, design or performance. Other majors can consider using a creative resume, but do your research before so you are catering to the jobs you’re interested in!

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CARLA CREATIVE CONTACT

PROFILE This is the section where you sell yourself with a short description!

Email Phone Number Website/LinkedIn Address

EDUCATION B.S. or B.A., Major High Point University High Point, NC • Expected Graduation Date • GPA (if above a 3.0)

SKILLS •

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Microsoft Office (list out all Microsoft applications you are proficient in) Adobe Creative Cloud (list out all Adobe applications you are proficient in) Other technological or personal skills

INVOLVEMENT Your Position (i.e., Captain, Volunteer, President) Month Year – Month Year Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Position (i.e., Captain, Volunteer, President) Month Year – Month Year Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result

CASEY COMPLETE Phone Number • Email • Linkedin • Address

EDUCATION B.A. or B.S., Major High Point University • GPA (If above a 3.0) • Honors, Accolades • Involvement

Expected Graduation Date High Point, NC

EXPERIENCE Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result

SKILLS • • •

List your soft skills or personal attributes (target these to the internship or job description if possible) List hard skills or technical skills such as programs, coding languages, certifications and social media platforms List additional languages and indicate proficient, conversant, or fluent (optional)

MICHAEL MEDIA Phone Number Email Website | LinkedIn

EDUCATION B.S. or B.A., Major High Point University • GPA (if above a 3.0)

Expected Graduation Date High Point, NC

EXPERIENCE Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result Your Job or Internship Title Month Year – Month Year Company or Organization Name City, State • Accomplishment/result (list 2-3 experiences that focus on results or skills developed) • Accomplishment/result

SKILLS • • •

HEADSHOT

Theatre students will want to utilize a resume similar to this one below! Dance and music performance majors can follow a similar format, changing the headings as appropriate.

Your Name Title (Actress, Stage Manager, etc.)

ACTING EXPERIENCE, STAGE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, etc. Title Show Title Title Show Title Title Show Title Title Show Title Title Show Title Title Show Title Title Show Title Title Show Title

Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name

OTHER STAGE EXPERIENCE Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title

Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name Theater Name

Show Title Show Title Show Title Show Title Show Title Show Title Show Title Show Title

RELATED SKILLS Other skills related to your experience/intended job.

EDUCATION Degree University

REFERENCES Name Title Phone Number Email

Graduation Month Year City, State

Name Title Phone Number Email

CREATIVE RESUME: DESIGN TIPS If design or artistic skills are needed for the position in which you are applying, a creative resume may be appropriate. Conversely, if the role that you are applying for is of a more analytical or scientific nature, stick with a standard resume format and layout.

Creative resumes are intended to represent your professional and creative self. While they should be unique to you, your experiences, and your industry—they should follow the same standards as a traditional resume: • Limit to one page • Demonstrate consistency in the formatting of font style, font size, spacing, and order of content • Exhibit a professional layout that is simplistic, clean, organized • Feature descriptive bullet points starting with proper verb tenses • Be targeted and revised for each job/internship description

Creative resumes can be made with all types of platforms (Word, Canva, Adobe InDesign/Illustrator, etc.). Find the platform that works best for you and your skill level. No matter which platform you choose, remember: • Use gender neutral colors • Only Theatre, Music, and Dance majors/minors should include a head shot • Include links to your online portfolio, LinkedIn, or professional social media pages • Save your resume as a PDF before emailing or uploading to preserve the formatting

Remember, this will serve as your first example of your design skills. Your resume should be free of errors and grammatically correct.

WHO NEEDS A CV? Undergraduate students applying to graduate school as well as graduate students applying to professional full-time jobs should utilize a CV. CV vs. Resume: How Are They Different? CV

Resume

Length

Multiple pages (usually 2+)

1 page

Content

Covers entire academic history in detail; more elaborate than resume

Purpose

Used for grad school; fellowships; and academic, research, and scientific positions Not typical for CVs; instead, include academic, teaching, or research interests

Focuses on professional history (i.e., employment and work-related skills); more succinct than CV Used for non-academic positions in private and public sectors; grad school* Optional; place at beginning of resume

Objective/ Profile/ Summary

*Although resumes tend to have a stronger emphasis on employment, they can certainly be used for grad school as well, depending on the program. For example, MBA programs typically require resumes instead of CVs.

CV QUEEN FULL ADDRESS | PHONE NUMBER LinkedIn Profile: LINK Portfolio: LINK EMAIL

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