Introduction to Resumes – Tips and Tricks

Your resume is an introduction to an employer and is used not only learn more you, but also to determine if you are a good fit for the job. Review the format below for a better understanding on how to make a great first impression with an easy-to-read resume.

First Name Last Name

Address (Street Address, City, State Zip Code) Phone Number (make sure that you are comfortable with the phone number you are providing) Email address (your email address must be professional, you may choose to use your school email address)

EDUCATION (List any universities that you have attended in the below format; with your most recent university first) Name of the University Title of the Degree Expected Graduation Date City, State • OPTIONAL: list any relevant coursework, research, or awards here

EXPERIENCE (List all work experiences you have had here in the below format) Company Name Job Title Start date – End date (or Present) City, State

• List any accomplishments, duties, or responsibilities you had while in this position • Bulleted format is most common. Make sure that each bullet starts with an action verb • These bullets should be descriptive, concise, and quantifiable • Remember to limit this document to one page Company Name Job Title Start date – End date (or Present) City, State • •

ACTIVITIES • Add dates if possible in the same format as the above experience section • Include leadership roles, clubs/organizations, and extracurricular activities • Community Service – for substantial community service, add to experience in the same format as above, otherwise just list community service participation here

SKILLS AND INTERESTS • Certifications/Computer Skills: Can include Microsoft Office but should go beyond if applicable • Language Skills: Identify if you are a native speaker, fluent or conversant • Interest and Hobbies: If you have any unique interests or hobbies, use this area to highlight them to make your resume stand out.

Note: Use the Table function in word to assist in creating a consistent format and then clear the cell lines. This will make your whole resume look consistent and clean!