Heading
- First line: full name
- Subsequent lines: address, phone number, email address
Objective
- Single sentence that commuicates what job you are hoping to fill
- Some career experts are now suggesting a Headline vs. an Objective
Headline
- One option is to use the advertised job title
- Another approach is to create a personalized statement that connects you to the job you want
Hightlights of Qualifications
- Choose three to six qualifications that best reflect those in the job posting
- Answer "What can I do for an employer?" in this section
Educational Background
- Start with your most recent degree (or expected degree)
- Each section should include: name of institution, city and state, date of your graduation (ex. 05/2014), and degree you earned
- Write "Expected" and the month and year you expect to graduate if you have not yet earned a degree
Certification and Licenses
- Skip this section if you do not have any certifications or licenses that directly relates to the position
- Include type of certification or license, name of school, city/state, and month and year you earned the certification/license
- Add this information where it will be most effective (for example: the "Education" section or the "Highlights of Qualification" section)
Employment Experience
- Include details of the work experence (paid or unpaid)
- List dates of employment, job title, responsibilities, accomplishments
- Use three to five bullet points per entry
Skills
- List the skills the potential employer might be interested in (skills that make you better for the job). For example: bilingual, knowledge of specific software applications, etc.
Honors/Awards
- Highlight your professional awards or academic honors
- If you have just one or two, you can add the individual honor or award in another section
Publications/Presentations
- Use this section for any relevant publications or presentations
- Skip this section if you do not have any publications or presentations
Professional Associations
- List relevant professional groups or associations (titles, locations, membership dates)
- Skip this section if you do not or have not belonged to any groups or associations
Additional Information
- List any relevant accomplishments that do not fit in any other resume section
- Use to list your awards, presentations, or professional associations if they are not substantial enough for an individual section
Relevant Coursework
- If you have or are taking coursework that relates directly to the job goal, you may list those courses in this section
References/Endorsements
- Add as an addendum to your resume
- Endorsements have taken place of "References Available upon Request"
- Personal endorsement from a collegue or supervisor that highlights your skills and abilities
