CAREER DEVELOPMENT

 Students

Resume Writing

 Quick Tips

  • Your resume should be brief, concise, and visually appealing.

  • Tailor your resume to fit each job description

  • Include essential categories: Contact information, Education, Experience

  • List experiences in reverse chronological order

  • Incorporate volunteer experience, internships, educational projects, international travel, etc.

  • Use an action verb to start each description.

  • DO NOT misrepresent yourself!  The employer will find out.

  • Keep your resume to 1 page and use a standard font.

  • Avoid using templates!

 

Resume Examples            Resume Action Words 


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