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SKILLS can include languages, computer or lab skills, equipment use, and other skills relevant to your reader.

Include skills under Education or as a separate category. Add relevant licensing and certifications.

EXPERIENCE can include jobs, internships, volunteering, extracurricular activities, and course projects. From

present to past, list title, organization, location, and dates. (Put organizations first, titles second if you like, but

do so consistently.) Use specific titles such as “Administrative Intern,” rather than “Intern,” if your supervisor

approves. Choose headers stressing experience in your target field, for example, Museum Experience.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (also called Supporting Experience) is an optional category for content you’d like to

include but is less directly relevant to your reader. You may use a second heading as described above.

ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, SKILLS, TRAVEL, AFFILIATIONS. Choose headings that work for the rest of your

content. Be specific. Say “Enjoy modern British fiction” rather than “Enjoy reading.” Listing memberships that

reveal your race, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity may encourage or

discourage employers from interviewing you. Feel free to consult a career advisor about your resume content.

References Available on Request.” Instead, prepare a separate page titled

DO NOT INCLUDE the statement “

“References for Your Name” with your references’ names, titles, and contact info (with permission) to send if

requested. Personal statistics (age, height, weight) and a photograph are only appropriate for a performance

resume. Marital status is never included on a resume.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WISHING TO WORK IN THE US should use their Smith address and/or a US

address if you have one rather than an international address. Do not include your current visa status or

country of citizenship. It is illegal for employers to ask about these topics in the US, though they may ask

whether you have work authorization or will require visa sponsorship in the future. If you are a Permanent

Resident we suggest including this in a final “Activities and Additional Background” section. Questions? Please

see a career advisor about your resume and the international student advisor about work status regulations.

Making Your Resume Attractive and Easy to Read

Select a font size and style that are easy to read. We suggest 10-12 point size in familiar fonts such as Arial,

Times New Roman, or Garamond. Try a slightly larger font for headings and name.

Adjust the margins to fit your content. 1.0” margins are typical, but not a strict requirement.

Use capital letters, bold type, italics, underlining, bullets, and spacing for emphasis.

Be consistent with spacing, dates, punctuation, and order of information. Details matter!

Proofread your resume carefully. Don’t rely on spell check. Misspellings, grammar and punctuation errors,

and inconsistencies make a poor first impression. You may not be asked for an interview as a result.

For hard copy resumes, use bond paper (24 # weight is suggested) in white, cream, or gray. Use the same

paper for your letters and get matching envelopes. If using a watermarked paper, get the mark right-side up.

Use a letter quality printer with a fresh cartridge.

Keep your resume polished and up-to-date. Revise it as you gain new experiences or change directions. The

effort you put into this important marketing tool will be time well spent.

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