Résumé Guide
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5/18/2009 - Summer Quarter Registration Begins

What to Put Where in a Résumé


Your Name
Street Address, City, State  Zip Code
Phone Number(s)                      Professional Email address

 
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A statement letting the employer know what position you are applying for

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
List personality traits, experience, achievements, and skills learned through training and work experience; use phrases in a list format

 

RELATED SKILLS
Highlight skills - use column format for quick reference of key skills

 

EDUCATION (List most recent first)

Name of College City, State
Program (degree/diploma) Expected graduation date or graduation date
Cumulative GPA
Awards (Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance)
 

List relevant course work (optional)

List other colleges/universities attended; follow same format
   
WORK EXPERIENCE (List most recent first)

Name of Company City, State
Employment Dates
(Month Year - Month Year)

Job Title
  • Highlight important duties; use action words; be specfic, accurate, and detailed in your description
  • Use phrases, not full sentences; Do Not use "I, We, My, Duties included" or "My Responsibilities Are"

List other work experience; follow same format

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