Undergraduate Resume Sample printable pdf download

Undergrad RÉSUMÉ

A résumé is intended to help an employer understand why you believe you can do the job you are applying for.

Keep in mind, résumé formatting and style may vary depending on your experiences and preference.

Breakdown by section:

Contact information:

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Start with your full name at the top of the page (recommended size 14-16 point)

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Include your current and complete address

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List primary phone number. Be sure to have a professional voice message

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List a professional email address and remove hyperlink (blue link)

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No pictures or logos

Education:

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Degrees are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first)

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High school is not listed unless graduation date is within the past year

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Include official name of university. Graduation date or anticipated date is listed (mm/yyyy)

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Include official degree name spelled out fully, example: Bachelor of Business Administration (not BBA)

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Include Minor if applicable

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Only list schools where degrees have been received or study abroad programs completed

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Showcase overall GPA/major GPA above 3.0 (Include scale e.g. 3.5/4.0)

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List honors, awards, or activities with dates (this can be a separate section on the résumé if numerous)

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Relevant Courses is an optional sub-section

Experience/ Other Experience:

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Include job title, organization name, city, state, and/or country

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Include dates in reverse chronological order (mm/yy – mm/yy)

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Include all important/relevant work experience

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Use bullet points with strong action words to describe your experience. Bullet points should

focus on your accomplishments in the position, unique qualities, and how it benefited the

organization

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Quantify experiences with numbers (#), dollar figures ($), or percentage changes (+ or -) as

much as possible

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Avoid personal pronouns and refrains from writing in paragraph form

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Uses appropriate verb tense (past tense for older position, present tense for a current position)

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Include relevant paid, volunteer, internship or co-op experiences

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Maintain consistent format throughout

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Use bold, italics, and underline for emphasis (but do not overdo it)

Skills:

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Skills should match the job requirements and be clarified by level of expertise (such as

proficient, advanced, working knowledge, basic knowledge, etc.)

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List proficiency in oral or written language skills, i.e. fluent, native, basic

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List technical, hardware and software relevant to the position

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Include certifications/licensures and dates associated with them

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Undergraduate Resume Sample

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