格式
- 限制在一页.
- 使用字体大小12pt. Use one, easy-to-read font such as Times New Roman, Garamond, or Calibri.
- Avoid graphics, color blocks, and multiple fonts. Make sure your resume can be easily scanned.
- Include your name, professional email address, and phone at the top of the page. 在左边或中间对齐.
- Ensure section headings are clearly identifiable, emphasized (bold and/or all caps), and in alignment on the page
Summary
- Summary: list 3-5 statements which draw attention to your key qualifications and accomplishments. Include specific computer proficiency and language skills.
教育/认证
- 包括学校名称, 位置(城市, 状态), 正学位头衔, and graduation date or expected graduation date.
- List most recent degree first. Include the degree you are currently pursuing.
- 如果可能的话包括未成年人
- Do not include high school information after your sophomore year.
- 包括GPA(如果3).5岁或以上.
Work, Volunteer, and Internship Experience
- 包括公司名称, 位置(城市, 状态), 职称, 受聘日期(月、年), and 3-5 bulleted action statements.
- List in reverse chronological order (most recent experience first).
- Begin each description with an action verb. Describe past experiences in past tense.
- This section includes job shadowing, student teaching, and clinical rotations
- Write impact statements in bulleted style, not full sentences. Do not use “I,” “me,” or “my.”
- Use clear and concise phrases, not vague passive descriptions.
- Focus on specific and quantifiable results of your work, 显著的成就, 并获得了认可. 例如, add numbers like “supervised 36 3rd graders at a summer sports camp”.
- Add bullets for any recognition you received.
技能
- List skills relevant to your major.
- 例如, if you are a computer science major, list your knowledge of hardware, 特定的软件, programming languages or operational systems. If you are a communication major, list your knowledge of camera, television or recording equipment.
Other Sections (Professional Development, 领导, Accolades
- List awards and academic honors received from an employer, organization, or school. 包括收到的日期.
- List extracurricular activities and volunteer work during the last four years. Include title (if any) and dates.
- Include leadership positions held in student government, 社会组织, 学术俱乐部, 以及其他活动.
- 奖学金, honor societies, dean’s list, president’s list, etc can also be listed here.
最后检查
- Double check for grammar and spelling errors. 检查一致性.
- Make sure there are no misrepresentations and you have authored an authentic resume.
- Schedule an appointment with a 职业服务 professional for review or additional assistance.