| What is in a Resume? |
| EDUCATION usually means post-secondary and can include special seminars, summer school, or night school as well as college and university. If you are just starting college, you can include high school as well. List degrees and month/year obtained or expected; names and locations of schools; major and minor, if any; grade point average. A brief summary of important courses you\'ve taken might also be helpful. EXPERIENCE includes full-time paid jobs, academic research projects, internships or co-op positions, part-time jobs, or volunteer work. List the month/years you worked, position, name and location of employer or place, and responsibilities you had. As you describe your experiences, ask yourself questions like these: Have I invented, discovered, coordinated, organized, or directed anything professionally or for my community? Do I meet deadlines consistently? Am I a good communicator? Do I enjoy teamwork? Even if you\'re new to a field, you aren\'t necessarily starting from scratch. HONORS. List any academic awards (scholarships, fellowships, honors list), professional awards or recognition, or community awards (i.e. for athletic skills). SKILLS. List computer languages and software, research, laboratory, teaching or tutoring, communication, leadership, or athletic, among others. ACTIVITIES. List academic, professional, or community organizations in which you hold office or are currently a member; list professional and community activities, including volunteer work. Listing extra-curricular activities or hobbies is optional. After you have all this information down, check it for accuracy. You\'ll need full names, in some cases full addresses, correct and consistent dates, and correct spellings. |