resume tips

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! How to's for a new graduate or student employee 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 Resume Do’s 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 Resume Don’ts Use more than two different typeface styles Include personal data, such as age, race or gender State reasons you left previous positions Type the word “Resume” at the top of the page Don’t lie about dates or titles on your resume Don’t be too wordy, state your case Use abbreviations Copy job descriptions, present your accomplishments Attach transcripts or awards, instead present them at your interview.