HEADER SECTION 

​Full legal name

Contact Information (email, phone, linked in)

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Some resumes have a summary section expressing interest in position. Some applications may require a cover letter or statement of purpose, which are similar to a summary section.

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SECTIONS TO INCLUDE

• EDUCATION 

  • include school name and graduation year​

• WORK EXPERIENCE 

  • include organization name, location, years of employment and a brief description of obligations​

• EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE 

  • include organization name, years of active involvement and a brief description of obligations​

• VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 

  • include organization name, years of active involvement and a brief description of obligations​​

• AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES 

  • list awards, year it was presented to you and a brief description of what it was being awarded for​

• SKILLS 

  • bullet points (very short)​

• PROJECTS 

  • include name, affiliation, years and a brief description of your role, significant findings and any publications​

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TIPS & TRICKS

• have your resume be reviewed by 2-3 peers

• keep all resumes to about 1 page (front and back)

• bold important titles, positions, and skills

• keep bullet points short and concise; 3-4 per entry

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SOME RESUMES MAY LOOK DIFFERENT THAN OTHERS, IT IS OKAY! PROVIDE ACCURATE AND HONEST DETAILS OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER. THIS WILL ENSURE YOU FIND THE BEST FIT FOR YOU.