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Class Projects
o Wrote and presented strategic marketing plan for national bottled water distributor.
o Created business plan and prospectus as team leader in finance class project.
Experience
The main purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Most employers will initially spend about 30
seconds (or less) reading your resume. Thus, you want to ensure that you have carefully outlined
how you are an excellent match for the position. Employers are looking not only for what work you
have done, but what skills and experiences you will bring to their company.
Other, non-technical jobs shown with lesser emphasis at the bottom. Do not neglect to
transferrable skills
include these, as there are many
.
Always include:
o Title of position
o Name of organization
o Location of work (city, state)
o Dates of employment (include months and years)
o Describe your work responsibilities beginning with an action verb.
o Emphasize specific skills and achievements.
Relevant Experience
This is an important section because you can demonstrate how you are a good match for the
position. This section may change based on each position. Carefully read the job description and
highlight specific tasks and qualifications in the description. Look through your past experiences and
accomplishments, and focus on those that are most relevant to the position. Relevant experiences
can be paid or unpaid - for example: internships, volunteer work, class projects, jobs, club
memberships, leadership experiences, and other activities. Use action verbs (see attached list AND
the job description) to describe your experience and quantify any statement by using a number or
percentage when possible.
A basic formula to follow is: ACTION VERB + TASK + RESULT/OUTCOME
Examples:
o “Increased student membership by over 25 percent.”
o “Conducted 25+ daily phone calls to potential donors.”
Additional Experience
For any experiences (paid or unpaid) that are not relevant to the job, include them in this section. If
you do not have ‘relevant experience,’ you would want to title this section Work Experience.
Follow the guidelines outlined above. Use action verbs to describe your duties and
accomplishments.
Honors and Awards
If you have received numerous honors and awards, you may want to devote a separate section on
your resume. You can include Dean’s List, scholarships (list the amount), and other notable honors
in this section. Make sure to describe each award, since the name itself may not mean anything to
the reader.
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