RESUME WRITING WORKSHEET

The following worksheet will help you construct various sections of your resume. Think about the following areas and make notes for each section as appropriate. This will help you develop a professional resume with relevant and necessary content. HEADING - Personal Information

This is the identifying information that appears at the top of the resume. You may include an alternate address to indicate where an employer may contact you if you currently reside in more than one location.

Name

Address

Phone #

Email

(Make sure your email address is one that you check daily and that it is appropriately named.) CAREER OBJECTIVE

What type of position are you seeking? Include an objective if you have a clear direction (career goal, industry).

EDUCATIONAL DETAILS

List all colleges and universities from which you have earned or will earn a degree. Do not abbreviate. Start with your most recent.

College City, State

Degree CGPA Graduation Date (Month/Year)

College City, State

Degree CGPA Graduation Date (Month/Year)

School City, State

Degree CGPA Graduation Date (Month/Year)

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Note research or class projects which are related to your field of interest if appropriate. EXPERIENCE – Work, Internships and/or Related

List your experience, with most recent information first. When noting your responsibilities & accomplishments use concise statements describing your role, using action verbs to describe your skills, activities and accomplishments; quantify when possible. Position/Title

Dates to

Employer/Company

City, State

Responsibilities & Accomplishments

CERTIFICATIONS

Examples might include Technical competitions, Programming Languages, Paper Presentation, etc…

Name of Event Date Rec’d

Organization granting Certification

HONORS & AWARDS

Include name of honor/award, date received & name of organization giving award. SKILLS

This section can help you demonstrate proficiency in areas not otherwise outlined in your academics or experience sections. Focus on skills most relevant to your desired position/career field. Skills might include:

Languages (note level of fluency)

Computer skills – list programs and languages you are able to use

Other field specific areas, such as techniques, instrumentation PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

List name of organization and dates of membership. Note if you are a student member of a professional association/organization.

INVOLVEMENT – Campus, Community, Volunteer

Highlight activities that demonstrate involvement in organizations, leadership roles and note length of membership.

REFERENCES (Optional)

Mention reference of an individuals who can attest to your work ethic, academic performance, skills and abilities.

Name Title

Organization

Address

Phone Email (Optional)