Outline of a Resume
Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Addresses
Objective
Other section headings: Career Objective,
Professional Objective
-Outline the kind of job you are seeking and how
you can contribute to the organization. Express the role from the
employer's perspective--what's in it for them.
Example Objectives:
To obtain a full-time position in which I may
increase the array of services offered by the company.
To obtain a public relations position in which I
can assist in meeting organizational objectives.
Education
Other section headings: Licensure/Endorsements,
Academic Background, Educational Background, Educational
Preparation, Educational Highlights
-Schools attended, degree obtained and major
-List GPA if above 3.0
-Any special awards or certifications
Relevant Coursework/ Course Projects
-List special research projects, class
presentations, research papers: okay to include both group and
individual projects
Work Experience
Company, Location, Title, Dates of Employment
-Description of job responsibilities and
accomplishments. Indicate how you may have helped the company
achieve goals.
-Include internship positions
-In general, go back about 10 years, unless you
have specific experience relevant to your job objective that you
would like to highlight, even though it was more than 10 years
ago.
Tip: Consider creating a "master list" of work
experience. Keep in mind that not everything will appear on each
version of the resume. For each resume version, consider only
listing 3-5 bullets per job.
Software/ Technology experience
-List of software/equipment used
Awards/ Accomplishments
Other section headings: Special Honors, Honors
and Distinctions, Achievements, Career Achievements
Clubs/ Organizations/Professional Affiliations
Other section headings: Memberships, Professional
Memberships, Professional Organizations
-Include both school and off-campus activities
Other Experience
Other section headings: Special Talents, Special
Skills, Interests, Volunteer Activities, Related Activities, Civic
Activities, Professional and Community Activities, Additional
Experience
-List other jobs that might not warrant a full job
description
-List volunteer or personal experiences that would
be relevant to your job
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