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Summary
You have the option of including a summary instead of an objective. A summary includes 4 or 5
bullet points that highlight your skills and abilities as it relates to the position. Examples:
More than five years’ experience in the non-profit sector as a volunteer.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to develop rapport easily with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Three years leadership experience in student government.
Proficient understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and social media channels.
Education
Typically, current students and recent graduates without a lot of work experience should list their
educational information first.
List your most recent educational information. High school information is optional and can
be included for freshman and sophomores who may not have adequate experiences to
include.
List degree first (e.g., A.S., B.S., B.A.), then major (i.e. B.A. Anthropology), institution
attended, city and state, and minor/concentration.
Add your grade point average (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0. If your overall GPA is not
above a 3.0, consider leaving it off the document as you work to increase your GPA score.
Mention academic honors, certifications and/or study abroad program(s).
Optional: Include relevant courses, academic projects, and language skills, especially if they
are highly relevant to the job you’re applying for.
Relevant Coursework
If you don’t have a lot of work experience related to your major, you can include this section below
education. This will highlight some of the major classes you took to show the reader what your
knowledge base is. Only include courses that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
Sample Courses:
Business Ethics
Cultural Skills and Competence
Communications III and IV
Sustainability Issues and Development
Class Projects
You may include team class projects, individual class projects, academic research, thesis topics and
any academic experience which demonstrates your skills and knowledge related to the type of work
you are seeking. Examples:
Team Project: Participated on team with 8 sustainability students to research, design and
construct a water filtration system. Coordinated team presentation to faculty and The Aspen
Institute.
Class Project: Researched and designed hospital database system for tracking organ donors.
Senior Project: Applied pay grade and business growth principles to research and design; a
business payroll plan benefiting both the employee and the company at large.
Research Project: Conducted research on the growth factor signaling sustainability growth.
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