WRITING YOUR RESUME “The average recruiter or hiring manager spends 6 seconds reading a resume…That’s right. 6 seconds. You’ve got just moments to make a lasting impression and make sure your resume lands in the “Yes” pile as opposed to the “Rejected” stack…” Source: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/scanning-resumes
COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) Always include the name or the organization, location, job
Resume sections should be tailored to the position for which you are applying. Many sections are flexible and can be combined to tell your unique story.
title, and dates worked List in reverse chronological order (most recent on top)
CONTACT INFORMATION (REQUIRED) Name – slightly larger font than the rest of the document and in bold Complete address – permanent, campus or both o Street, Box # at Bentley (if applicable), City, State, Zip Code o Include your permanent address if you are looking for positions in that area Email address and cell phone number
Describe the scope and context of a situation; explain the action you took and the impact these had on both the organization and yourself Talk about what was learned and the skills developed, not just the tasks/jobs that were performed Incorporate your strengths! (examples: communication,
Utilize strong action verbs, quantify results when possible, and use a variety of verbs to start each bullet point
organization, teamwork, attention to detail, ability to multitask / prioritize) ‘Experience’ is not necessarily limited to jobs or employment; clubs or project work can also be included when relevant
EDUCATION (REQUIRED) University and city/state Degree and month/year of graduation Major(s), minor(s) and concentration(s), if applicable GPA, if above 3.0 (Cumulative and/or Major) – out to two decimals and do not round up! Academic Honors, if applicable Include Study Abroad University or Transfer University, if applicable High School may be included if it has a strong alumni network and/or name recognition; otherwise, it should be
removed by junior year RELEVANT COURSEWORK / PROJECTS (OPTIONAL) Consider adding unique courses beyond general or introductory requirements of the major Choose courses that cover concepts / skills most relevant to the positions you are applying to Detailed descriptions of specific courses / projects are helpful; laundry lists of courses are not!
RESUME TIPS Use Microsoft Word, not Google Docs or Pages One page, singled-spaced Font size should be between 10-11pt., margins between 0.51 inch Bullets, dates, and section headers should be formatted consistently throughout Tailor your resume to each position Utilize strong action verbs to begin your bullet points; be sure to vary your word choice Include results / accomplishments; quantify when possible Emphasize your unique skills Keep your resume updated with experiences, accomplishments, GPA Proofread your resume several times to ensure correct grammar and spelling Objective statement / references should not be on resume Save resume as a PDF 5