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Do I need to use bulleted points to describe my experiences Elaborating on experiences using bulleted points is strongly recommended when building a resumé. Each bullet should be no more than 1-2 lines long, and you may use up to 3-4 bullets to describe each listed experience. Do I need a skills section If so, what types of skills are appropriate for inclusion in a professional resumé A skills section is not required, but it can be an opportunity to effectively display additional skills that could set you apart from the applicant pool. Technology-based or computer skills, foreign language knowledge, and other fieldspecific skill sets and certifications are appropriate to include. Remember—you could be tested on that knowledge in an interview! 4 • Resumes and Cover Letters
Suggested Content for a Reverse Chronological Resumé Your Name E-mail Current Address: Street Address City, <strong>State</strong> Zip Telephone Number Permanent Address: Street Address City, <strong>State</strong> Zip Telephone Number OBJECTIVE One concise, easy-to-read statement focusing on the type of position you are seeking, the skills you want to utilize, or the tasks in which you want to become involved. Here are some examples: • Seeking an administrative position in a non-profit organization where I can use my fund-raising, public relations, and management skills. • To obtain a summer internship in marketing research with an emphasis in consumer products. EDUCATION • List degrees in reverse chronological order– most recent first. Keep the information easy to scan. • You can list study abroad experience here as well. • If your GPA (either overall or In Major) is above 3.00, include it here. COURSE PROJECTS • Include bulleted statement, beginning with action verbs, to describe relevant course projects. • Examples are on pages 6 -9. EXPERIENCE • List the most recent position first (reverse chronological order). If you have a mixture of experiences, you can break it down into different categories, such as Internship Experience, Work Experience, or Volunteer Experience. • Use action verbs (page two) to show details of your accomplishments and responsibilities rather than just listing duties. If appropriate, use numbers to enhance credibility, show volume, percentages, dollar amounts, etc. For example: Increased sales of x product by five percent in eight months. • Include information and skills that relate to the position you are seeking. • Consolidate information when possible; avoid repetition and excessive details when describing experiences, be concise. ACTIVITIES • List the most relevant activities and offices held first. Include college, community, and professional. • If relevant, add brief details of the position and your accomplishments using verb phrases. SKILLS You may want to consider a specific skills section to highlight skills you have on specific computer hardware or software or foreign languages. HONORS AND AWARDS Optional; include only if you have several honors. 5 • Resumes and Cover Letters
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Page 13 and 14: Sample Electronic/Scannable Resumé
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