Career Services - Penn State Altoona - Penn State University
Career Services - Penn State Altoona - Penn State University
Career Services - Penn State Altoona - Penn State University
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Sample Reverse Chronological Resumé<br />
IMA STUDENT<br />
123 Ivy Lane<br />
<strong>Altoona</strong>, PA 16601<br />
814-686-0000<br />
ias123@psu.edu<br />
OBJECTIVE<br />
To obtain the caseworker position with Home Nursing Agency where I can utilize my interest in gerontology<br />
EDUCATION<br />
The <strong>Penn</strong>sylvania <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies, May 20xx<br />
Associate of Arts, Letters, Arts, and Sciences, May 20xx<br />
GPA: 3.40<br />
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE<br />
Blair County Human <strong>Services</strong><br />
<strong>Altoona</strong>, PA<br />
Editor and Victim Advocate<br />
May 20xx – July 20xx<br />
• Interviewed elderly victims of abuse and wrote a humanistic article for the <strong>Altoona</strong> Mirror<br />
• Organized a Take Back the Night event that involved 20 volunteers and 200 participants to create community awareness of<br />
domestic abuse<br />
• Coordinated field trips for elderly residents to community events<br />
COURSE PROJECTS<br />
• Wrote a research paper on elderly victims of abuse<br />
• Initiated a support group for faculty and staff at the college to discuss aging parents as part of an independent study<br />
WORK EXPERIENCE<br />
Community Nursing Service<br />
<strong>Altoona</strong>, PA<br />
Home Health Aide<br />
April 20xx – September 20xx<br />
• Assisted elderly with activities of daily living<br />
• Observed and documented client’s mental and physical condition<br />
COLLEGE ACTIVITY<br />
Human Development and Family Studies Student Association<br />
• Spoke to returning adult students at the college’s open house events<br />
• Acted as a mentor to other returning adults coming back to the college<br />
• Volunteered weekly at the Presbyterian Home to assist with activities for the residents<br />
SKILLS<br />
Language:<br />
• Fluent in Spanish<br />
Computer:<br />
• Microsoft Office<br />
7 • Resumes and Cover Letters