Objective

This is where you describe the kind of position you want, as well as mention any skills you possess that would be of value to the desired position.

Education

NAME OF INSTITIUTION, City, State

Type of Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts), (expected) graduation date

Major: PROGRAM Minor/Concentration: IF APPLICABLE

List Cumulative or Major GPA if above a 3.0 (NOTE: A GPA is REQUIRED for Accounting majors)

Repeat the same information for each postsecondary school attended

Relevant Coursework (optional section)

List 5 or 6 courses that highlight your program. BE SELECTIVE.

Honors

List any official awards you have received, be they school, work, or community. Examples of this include scholarships, The Dean’s List, Honor Societies, awards/prizes, Employee of the Month, etc.

Achievements

This section may include information that shows you at your best but isn’t a formal award. Example: “Financing 100% of college expenses while maintaining a full load of courses.”

Experience

This section may include employment, volunteer work, and/or internships. List the most recent first.

NAME OF COMPANY, City, State (or City, Country)

POSITION TITLE: Dates Worked (9/2003 – 1/2004 OR 9/2003 – Present if you are still there)

· List each duty using separate bullets. Start each one with an action word (e.g. “Processed customer orders and ensured goods were delivered on time and in excellent condition.”)

· Do not merely recite your job description. Try to show the impact your actions had, and why you are an ideal candidate.

Computer Experience

List computer software, programming languages, hardware, networking tools that you are comfortable using.

Additional Skills

These are for non-computer related abilities. Examples include but are not limited to, foreign language proficiency, special equipment knowledge, and “soft” skills such as sales, marketing, and interpersonal.

Licenses/Certifications

For those jobs that require special training for entry. This is most often seen in education and healthcare. List type of License/Certification, its assigned number, and expiration date.

Activities

List any formal activities you partake in either on campus or in the surrounding community (e.g. Chess Club, Habitat for Humanity).

Interests

This is for any interests you have that are not part of a formal club (e.g. music, cooking, etc).