Resume Resources

To keep your resume easy to read, divide it into these common sections. Check out the samples in the resources section for examples of what to include.

• Name and Contact Information
• Summary (Optional- more common with experienced professionals, but an option for any student)
• Education
• Experience- This is often broken up into two or three sections based on the themes in your experiences. Common headings include: Work/Professional Experience, Clubs/Student Organizations, Leadership Experience, and Service/Community Involvement.
• Skills (Optional)

Most employers take 30-60 seconds per resume during their first glance. Don’t get stuck in the “no” pile because of formatting issues.

• Keep your document to one page (for most undergraduates)
• Put your experiences in reverse chronological order in each section
• Keep your formatting consistent and easy to skim quickly (i.e. put job titles, organization names, dates, and locations in the same location each time)
• Use bullets, not paragraphs
• Quantify when possible and use the Bullet Plus Formula to show skills, not just tasks (keep scrolling for more on the Bullet Plus formula!)
• Tailor your resume to the experience for which you are applying

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Undergrad Examples

Masters Examples

If you are a doctoral student, please visit our PhD Non-Academic Job Search page for resume resources.

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