Sample Resume
Your Name
Email Address | Phone Number | LinkedIn URL
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in (major) Month Year (or expected date)
University of Houston | Houston, TX
EXPERIENCE
Position Title Month Year Started - Month Year Ended (or present)
Name of Company | City, State
Use the formula Action Verb + Task + Result to format the bullets
Put your strongest selling point first
Focus on accomplishments and results, not just job duties
Position Title Month Year Started - Month Year Ended (or present)
Name of Company | City, State
If it happened in the past, make sure you use past tense verbs
Avoid repetition: try not to use the same words and/or phrases repeatedly
Quantify any results whenever possible and use industry/company keywords
SKILLS
Computer skills, technical skills, certifications
Language skills -fluent, bilingual, conversational
No soft skills - ex:communication, teamwork, organization. Show these in job descriptions.
HONORS + ACTIVITIES
Dean’s List: List semesters
Student Organization: Member, Years of involvement. If leadership role, list and discuss responsibilities.
Volunteer Organization: Volunteer, Years of involvement