Resume assignment

Objective

• You will learn to create a resume

Resources

• Squawkfox - Resumes
• Rands In Repose - A Glimpse and a Hook

Directions

1. Research on-line various resume templates
2. Choose a template that you like most
3. Aesthetics matter!!!
4. Be sure to include the following information in your resume:

• Name (first name, middle initial, last name)
• Contact information
  • E-mail
  • Phone
  • Current address (school)
  • Permanent address (home)
• Objective – 1 sentence stating your job objective
• Education
  • College, location, type of degree, intended major, expected graduate date
    • GPA
    • Related course work
  • High school, location, graduation date
    • GPA, SAT scores
• Work Experience (Previous jobs)
  • Employer, job title, geographic location, years working there
    • responsibilities
    • what you actually did
• Research Experience
  • Employer/School
    • e.g. NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
• Related Projects (in case you have notable projects you wish to highlight
• Awards / Honors
• Activities / Interests
• Volunteer experience
• Extracurricular activities
• Community involvement
• Other