This is the appropriate method for labeling the second page of a resume. Ensure that both your full name and the page number are present. |
How you describe your education depends on where you are in terms of your current program and graduation status. In this example, Gary is still a university student, so it is appropriate for him to state that he is a "Candidate for" his degree. It is also appropriate to list your major, minor, specialization (if desired), university, location, and year beginning program. |
This is a good way to handle your education section if you changed your program of studies while at the university. |
There are too many courses listed here and they are not listed in order of relevance to the job objective. Resumes should list between three and six courses. Always use full course name -- no short forms. |
Do not use personal pronouns, such as "I", "my", "their" (as this person did in point one) and avoid definite and indefinite articles, such as "a", "an", and "the". Each statement should be point form, starting with a verb as in 2nd and 3rd points. |
The awards listed aren't relevant. State name of award, name of institution award received from and date. Explain meaning of recognition if reader would not understand significance. |
It is usually not necessary to include your secondary school after your first year of a postsecondary program unless it is a prestigious institution or the entry will add valuable information when the reader considers you for an interview. If including this information, also include diploma or certification received. |
In this section, you can list organizations/clubs/associations in which you were a member and/or general interests and hobbies. List the organized activities first and the hobbies second. |
In listings for activities, use a method such as this one. State the role (e.g., Member, President), name of organization, and dates. Organize activities in reverse chronological order and state if any positions were elected or appointed. |
This is a nice, results-oriented description. |
It is better not to list any responsibilities than to only state that you went to the meetings! |
Skydiving and wrestling may give the employer the impression that you are a risk-taker. For some jobs this may be okay but for others, not. Consider your audience. |
Instead of saying you enjoy "reading" and "writing," it is much more meaningful and impressive to describe WHAT you enjoy reading and writing. For example, "reading mystery novels" and "writing short stories." |
It is unnecessary to have a References section. |
These job experiences should be in reverse chronological order so this work experience is out of order. |
The word "led" has been used three times in this job description. Be careful to avoid reusing the same word excessively; consult a thesaurus. |
If a job experience lasted over one year, it is not necessary to list the months you began and ended. Therefore, this example is perfectly acceptable. |
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