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Resume formats
and samples)-
Page layout:
Use Microsoft Word, but don't use the MS Word template. Avoid shading on your
backgrounds or text. It doesn't photocopy, fax or scan clearly. (Also see resume
software and templates for more about page layout.)
Content layout:
- Chronological format and variations
- Skills format
- How to choose a format for your resume
- Samples
Chronological format and variations:
The most common resume format is called "chronological." It's simply a resume
that lists your education and experience in reverse chronological order - most
recent items first - and it's a good way to start a draft of your resume. Most
of the samples are variations on the chronological format. You may also hear the
terms "functional" or "creative" used to describe resumes. These are just
variations on the chronological format that use headings that best showcase your
background and qualifications.
Skills format
A skills resume combines the skills you have from a variety of experiences -
paid work, volunteer work, student activities, classroom work, projects, you
name it - and groups these skills by category of skills that relate to the kind
of job you're seeking. This format works best when a traditional resume just
doesn't work to make you look like a good candidate even though you have
relevant skills. A Career Services advisor can look at your first resume draft
and help you decide if a skills format might be the best approach to use.
Skills resume sample: Kelly (MS Word doc) —
B.A. candidate
How to choose a format for your resume
Look at the samples, and the features of each. Choose the combination of
features that matches your background.
DON'T choose a resume style simply because the fictional student in a sample has
your major. Students in any major can use any resume style. You may choose any
style regardless of the type of employment you are seeking, whether internship,
co-op, or permanent employment. DO choose a format which best shows how your
individual credentials support your objective. If you are unsure, start with a
chronological style (the most traditional), have your resume critiqued, and
revise your resume as needed.
Samples:
All samples are MS Word documents; each link opens a new browser window;
you can use any sample as a template for your own resume if you wish.
Silva —
B.S. student, seeking co-op position; hasn't yet had career-related experience
to list on resume.
Gimble
— B.A. student seeking internship; features "related employment and college
activities" section; "other employment" listed without details.
McWellen
— B.S. candidate; resume features course work and lab skills.
Barbour
— B.A. candidate; features study abroad, language skills, "related" and "other"
experience sections.
Constantine
— B.S. candidate; features details on student organization leadership role.
Sorvino
— B.S. candidate; features "related" and "other" experience sections; skills
other than computer skills.
Walsh —
B.A. candidate with coursework outside major that supports the objective;
includes language skills.
Kelly
— B.A. candidate; skills-based resume format.
Matthews
— B.Arch. candidate; features design skills and study abroad.
Neilson
— B.S. candidate; features a course project detailed.
Neilson scannable resume — same as above in strictly scannable format.
Vandeveer
— M.S. completed, plus 2 years of professional experience; features
qualifications summary, appropriate for experienced professional.
Arnez —
M.A.Ed. candidate with teaching objective. |
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