Student Employment Resume Tips

Make your Qualifications Shine

A resume is the first representation of who you are and what skills you posses. So, sell yourself!

Include both your permanent and temporary address. This way we can contact you after graduation or during a school break
Clearly define your objective. Are you looking for an internship/co-op or a full time permanent position
Under education, always include your school, major, year of graduation and GPA
List all experience you have relating to your field and/or major. Include start and end dates as well as your title
List computer skills, activities and honors
Clearly define your objective
Education should come after your experience
Detail awards received/Professional writings published
Computer skills for technical and non-technical candidates
Mention additional training received
All positions held at a company

Limit to one page if possible, however if your experience warrants two pages don’t reduce the type size
Bold and capitalize name
Use bold or italics to highlight important points
Proofread and review often for grammar and spelling
Include all contact information – email, cellular phone, home phone number
List languages you are proficient in, if proficient in more than one
Write your resume in third person not first - Example: Developed a website, rather than I developed a website