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Resume Guide

RESUME GUIDE

A resume is a one page advertisement to a potential employer or graduate school. Studies show that resumes are initially reviewed for an average of 20 seconds. Therefore, keep it readable and relevant.

This guide includes explanations of potential resume sections as well as samples of content. Each resume sample is meant to provide ideas. Pieces and parts, including design and formatting ideas as well as content, can be synthesized together to fit your needs.

RESUME HEADINGS The heading includes complete contact information, including a professional email and a phone number with a professional sounding voicemail. Below are a few sample headings to give you an idea of potential formatting:

Ave Student Union, NJ ● (111) 222-3333 ● [email protected]

AVE STUDENT Tampa, FL • 202-304-5986 ● [email protected]

AVE STUDENT

[email protected]

(239) 555 – 5555

Hometown, IL 60606

Ave Student (123) 456-7890

Manassas, VA | 23456 | [email protected]

Ave Student

Ave Maria, FL ● (239)-304-5955 ● [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





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2 | P a g e [email protected] | (239) 304-7922

POTENTIAL RESUME SECTIONS Each resume is unique. Below are descriptions of some of the most common resume sections. You should only use sections that are relevant to you and make sense in the context of the particular position that you are seeking.

Profile This section, near the top of your resume, includes the highlights of your top accomplishments and skills. These should be selected so that they highlight your relevant experience/qualifications.

Education For entry-level job seekers, this is sometimes toward the top of the resume. Include your school, location, degree, major(s), minor(s), date of graduation and GPA (optional). GPA can be broken into major GPA and cumulative GPA. Test scores, if exceptional, can be listed as well. List your study abroad experience here also. Freshmen and sophomores may choose to include their high school information.

Honors Honors or awards received from athletics, academics, service or work experiences can be listed. Make sure these are relevant (i.e., most of your high school awards are not).

Relevant Courses This section is often used when applying to graduate programs, to receive scholarships or fellowships, or when coursework provided specialized knowledge or skills for a position.

Experience List employer name, location, job title and dates of employment. Write descriptions of each experience using action verbs. Do not use personal pronouns (such as “I”). List the most recent experiences first and tailor the list based on the position you are seeking. Experience could be divided into multiple sections (examples include: teaching experience, industry experience, leadership experience).

Activities This could include any number of extracurricular activities. Avoid overwhelming the page with this section unless all your activities specifically relate to the position you are seeking. Be sure to highlight any leadership roles you have or held. Include the organization, your job or title, and dates of involvement.

Volunteer Similar to the experience section, include the organization name and location, your volunteer title and dates of service. Depending on your level of involvement you may list a bullet or two describing the skills you obtained in this role.

Skills This section typically lists technical skills, such as programming languages or software proficiency, language proficiency and laboratory skills as applicable.

You might also consider… Research Publications (or Thesis) Memberships or Affiliations Athletics


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ACTION VERBS When describing accomplishments, duties and skills for volunteer and job experiences, never include personal pronouns such as “I”, “we”, “me”, or “us.” Instead, begin each bullet point with a strong action verb. Examples listed below.

accelerated

accomplished

achieved

acted

adapted

adjusted

administered

advised

advocated

aided

allocated

altered

amplified

analyzed

anticipated

applied

appointed

appraised

approved

arbitrated

arranged

assembled

assessed

assigned

assisted

attained

attended

augmented

authored

awarded

balanced

bolstered

briefed

broadened

budgeted

calculated

cared

catalogued

caused

changed

charted

circulated

clarified

classified

coached

collaborated

collected

combined

compared

compiled

completed

composed

computed

conceptualized

condensed

conducted

conferred

consolidated

constructed

consulted

contracted

controlled

converted

convinced

cooperated

coordinated

corrected

correlated

counseled

created

critiqued

debated

decided

defined

delegated

delivered

demonstrated

designed

detached

determined

developed

devised

diagnosed

diagrammed

directed

disclosed

discovered

dispatched

displayed

distributed

documented

drafted

drove

earned

edited

educated

elected

eliminated

employed

encouraged

enforced

engineered

enlisted

ensured

established

estimated

evaluated

examined

executed

exhibited

expanded

expedited

experimented

explored

extended

extrapolated

facilitated

familiarized

fashioned

figured

focused

forecast

foresaw

formulated

fortified

fostered

founded

furnished

gained

gathered

generated

governed

graded

greeted

grouped

guided

handled

harmonized

headed

heightened

highlighted

identified

illustrated

imagined

implemented

improved

improvised

incorporated

increased

influenced

informed

initiated

innovated

inspected

inspired

installed

instituted

instructed

integrated

interpreted

interviewed

introduced

invented

inventoried

invested

investigated

Involved

joined

judged

launched

learned

lectured

logged

maintained

managed

marketed

maximized

measured

mediated

mentored

merged

modified

monitored

motivated

negotiated

notified

observed

obtained

operated

orchestrated

ordered

organized

oriented

overhauled

oversaw

perceived

performed

persuaded

pinpointed

planned

prepared

presented

preserved

prioritized

problem- solved

processed

procured

produced

profited

programmed

projected

promoted

proofed

proposed

proved

provided

publicized

published

purchased


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qualified

rated

received

recognized

recommended

recorded

recruited

rectified

reduced referred

regulated

reinforced

remodeled

reorganized

repaired

replaced

reported

represented

researched

reshaped

resolved

restored

restructured

returned

revamped

revealed

reviewed

revised

saved

scheduled

screened

scrutinized

selected

served

shaped

showed

simplified

sold

solved

specialized

specified

sponsored

stabilized

straightened

streamlined

strengthened

structured

studied

submitted

Substituted

Suggested

summarized

supervised

supplemented

supported

surpassed

surveyed

synthesized

tabulated

taught

terminated

tested

trained

transferred

tutored

upgraded

utilized

verified

visualized

volunteered

widened

wrote

RESUME TIPS/CHECKLIST Do not exceed one page (set margins to 1” and font sizes between 10 and 12 point).

If you use a template with graphics, make sure your content is strong. Substance is more

important than looks.

Do not use personal pronouns (I, me, you, they, we, etc.).

Do not include personal information such as birthdate or a photograph.

Do not include references on your resume (this should be a separate document).

Do not use abbreviations (extremely common abbreviations, such as months, are acceptable).

If listed, do not round GPA. Both cumulative GPA and Major GPA can be listed if major GPA is

significantly higher. Test scores can also be included.

Do include numbers and quantities as much as possible.

Vary your word choices and do not repeat phrases.

List your study abroad experience in your education section.

Keep formatting consistent throughout (bolding, italics, font, spacing).

Verb tenses should be in the present tense for current jobs and in the past tense for past jobs.

You might tailor your resume to each position, adding or omitting sections and experiences as

needed.

Use keywords from the job description and company information in your resume text.

Thoroughly review for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Update your resume often with accomplishments, experiences, etc.

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EDUCATION

AVE DIPLOMAT Richmond, Virginia

202-555-5986 ● [email protected]

Ave Maria University – Ave Maria, FL Ave Maria University Rome Campus

BA: Politics, May 2020 Rome, Italy 2019

Minor: Philosophy Courses: Italian Language Intensive,

GPA: 3.7 / 4.0 Philosophy

RELATED STUDIES

Senior Honors Thesis, Dr. Seana Segrue May xxxx

“The “New” Campaign and the Influence of Social Media on Political Dissent”

Coursework:

Nature and Person Catholic Political Thought US Presidency Constitutional Law Public Policy US Congress

2016 Intercollegiate Studies Institute Honors Fellow

Attended a conference on participating in lectures on politics, economics, and society, and engaged in discussion and debate on related topics

EXPERIENCE

Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL September xxxx - Present

Politics Tutor

Teach and tutor in subjects such as American Government and Public Policy

Assist students with classroom concepts, constructing arguments and preparing for exams

The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C. June – August xxxx

Policy Intern

Researched and analyzed issues relating to homeland security

Contributed to two policy drafts for US Senator

Published ten blog articles on border patrol issues relating to “Fast and Furious” operation

Attended weekly seminars, practiced interpersonal and persuasive arguing skills

Strengthened editing, blogging, social media, critical thinking, analytical and research skills

Marco Rubio for US Senate Campaign, Lee County, FL May – August 2014

Administrative Campaign Intern

Monitored media coverage, composed press releases, managed social media

Answered phones and replied to written correspondence, other clerical duties as assigned

Assembled and directed approximately 10 volunteers for campaign rally at local VFW

ACTIVITIES

College Republicans, Member (January xxxx – Present)

Totus Tuus Household, Member (October xxxx – Present)

Intramural Soccer, Participant (xxxx), Team Captain (xxxx)



https://www.avemaria.edu/CampusLife/Households/Men/TotusTuus.aspx

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AVE SCIENTIST [email protected] ● (239) 304-7228

Beverly Hills, CA

OBJECTIVE To obtain an internship in research at a leading biotechnology company.

Topics covered: physiology and marine ecology, with emphasis on conservation

Relevant Course Work:

General Chemistry I & II (and lab) Organic Chemistry I & II (and lab)

Molecular Biology (and lab) Marine Biology

Freshwater Ecology Genetics (and lab)

LABORATORY Genomic DNA Isolation PCR Amplification

SKILLS Transformation Plasmid DNA Isolation

Restriction Analysis Gel Electrophoresis

Southern Blotting Automated DNA Cycle Sequencing

Immunocytochemistry Mammalian Cell Culturing

Immuno-Blotting (Western Blot) Light/Fluorescence Microscopy

Mammalian Cell Transfection Photomicroscopy

EXPERIENCE CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY I Ave Maria, Florida

Teaching Assistant Spring xxxx Taught two sections of lab to 25 non-biology majors

Collaborated with a team of undergraduate teaching assistants to prepare labs,

answer questions during lab sessions and grade assignments focusing on

molecular and cellular biology

CEDARS-SINAI HOSPITAL Los Angeles, California

Emergency Department Volunteer Summer xxxx

Assisted nurses at front desk with administrative duties

Observed physicians and nurses completing medical procedures

RESEARCH & Scientist, A. December xxxx

PRESENTATIONS Isolation and Characterization of xyzBAD Mutant Allele Resulting in Retinal

Degeneration in Drosphila melanogaster. Instructor guided project for Genetics

course.

Adams, G.N., Scientist, A., and Professor, X.Y. May xxxx

Intercellular Motility of Autographa californica M nucleopolyhedrovirus via F-

Actin in Trichoplusia ni.

EDUCATION AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY Ave Maria, Florida Bachelor of Arts, Biology May 2019

GPA 3.63

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Beaufort, NC, Summer 2015



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Ave Athlete (123) 456-7890

Richmond, VA | [email protected]

OBJECTIVE Obtain a management internship applying strong leadership, interpersonal and writing skills.

EDUCATION AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY, Ave Maria, FL May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Business Major GPA: 3.52/Cumulative GPA: 3.13 Relevant Courses: Statistics, Marketing, Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

ATHLETICS AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, Ave Maria, FL, (xxxx – Present)

Point Guard, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Teamwork:

Helped team to three consecutive winning seasons Developed communication skills while working with team members Set and achieved individual targets that fostered ultimate team goals

Leadership:

Selected as a Junior captain by member of the team Direct team and call plays on the floor during games Represented the University at various alumni events

Character: Accustomed to performing under intense pressure situations Established strong work ethic necessary to perform Successfully balanced academic and athletic time commitments

RELEVANT DISTINXION, Washington, IN (Summer 2012) EXPERIENCE Basketball Counselor

Taught proper form and technique to 25 -40 2nd – 8th grade players each week Mentored and coached to build confidence and boost campers’ self-esteem Provided constructive criticism and fostered learning Promoted values and faith through Bible studies and small group discussions Assisted coaches and staff in running drills and competitions

GYRENE GAZETTE, Ave Maria, FL (2011 – 2012) Contributing Writer

Wrote 6 articles covering Ave Maria athletics events Developed strong writing skills while working under deadlines Conducted interviews and honed interpersonal skills

ACTIVITIES Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 2013, Volunteer Coach Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Boys and Girls Club of Collier County, Volunteer

SKILLS Computer: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, HTML Language: Proficient in Spanish



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Ave Student

[email protected] (239) 555 – 5555

Hometown, IL 60606

EDUCATION Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Theology May 2020

Minor: Philosophy

GPA 3.8/4.0

Coursework included sacred scripture, systematic theology, and Latin as well as

Business Management, Marketing, math and science. Curriculum emphasized

writing, critical thinking, and group presentations.

HONORS Ave Maria University Scholar

Dean’s List (Spring 2011, Spring – Fall 2012)

EXPERIENCE Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL August 2018 - Present

Student Affairs Student Worker

Assisted in the planning, marketing and management of seven Student Life

events, including the annual Pro-Life Banquet, serving over 400 students.

Direct guests, visitors, and callers emphasizing customer service and hospitality.

Manage the usage of four university vans through the design of an efficient

sign-in/sign-out process.

Perform maintenance to department website and social media, including Facebook and LinkedIn.

Students for Life of America, Washington, D.C. June – August 2017

Missionary for Life Intern

Participated in national pro-life advocacy meetings on Capitol Hill.

Conducted policy research on pro-life issues and drafted three policy

statements for a pro-life Congressman.

Provided pro-life counseling for 30 pregnant women considering abortion over the course of four weeks.

Neighborhood Pool, Hometown, IL Summers 2015 - 2016

Lifeguard

Ensured safety of swimmers by guarding up to 100 patrons, mainly children.

Instructed on stroke technique.

ACTIVITIES Students For Life, Ave Maria Chapter, Outreach Coordinator 2017 – Present

Genuine Feminine Club, Member 2016 - Present Student Activities Board, Event Planning Committee 2016 – 2017

SKILLS Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher

Trained in professional databases, such as Raiser’s Edge

First-aid and CPR certified



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Ave Scholar Athens, GA ● (111) 222-3333 ● [email protected]

EDUCATION Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL May 2019 Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in Literature GPA 3.91

HONORS THESIS “Divine Dialectic: Thomistic Echoes in the Poetry of S. T. Coleridge”

Advisor: Dr. Michael Raiger Researched the influence of Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae on

Coleridge’s Chamouny, The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, and Dejection: An Ode

Presented paper before the AMU Literature Department April 2019

ACHIEVEMENTS Department of Literature’s Award for Outstanding Work May 2019

in Literature, Ave Maria University Chancellor’s Scholarship, Ave Maria University August 2017

RESEARCH Research Assistant to Dr. Travis Curtright June 2018-Present

Department of Literature, Ave Maria University

Collected data, administered surveys and conducted interviews

Assisted in preparing submissions and oral presentations for local and regional conferences

Research Assistant to Dr. Mark McCullough August 2017 – 2018 Department of American Studies, Ave Maria University

Conducted archival research utilizing annual reports from the International American Studies Association

Cross-referenced and catalogued reports with national newspaper articles using Lexis-Nexis and other databases

Honors Program Participant, Ave Maria, FL August 2016 – Present Department of Literature

Produced and presented a substantial piece of independent research

Participant in Ernest L. Fortin Lecture Series on Philosophy, Theology, and Politics

ACADEMIC Writing Center Tutor, Ave Maria, FL January 2017 – Present

SERVICE The Academic Center for Excellence

Tutor students of all majors on the basics of writing mechanics, grammar, paper structure and constructing an argument

Undergraduate Representative, Ave Maria, FL February 2016 Department of Literature External Review Board

Selected by professors to provide feedback on undergraduate experience to a panel of external reviewers

PROFESSIONAL Student Administrative Assistant, Ave Maria, FL August 2011 – May 2012

EXPERIENCE Department of Literature

Performed various clerical duties, managed department webpage



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AVE EXECUTIVE (258) 555-1478

Prosperity, SC ● [email protected]

EDUCATION Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL May 2014 Bachelor of Arts, Business, Accounting Major GPA: 3.8/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.5/4.0 Dean’s List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Ernst & Young – Financial Services Advisory New York, NY Summer Intern June 2013 – August 2013

Learned about scoping, documentation and testing obligations that all U.S. publicly traded companies must comply with according to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Assisted in the implementation of a SOX 404 compliance documentation system for an Office of the Chairman Account client (AIG, Inc.).

Developed a guidance manual aligning the functionality of the system with the needs and organizational structure of the client.

Attended and observed weekly senior management meetings.

All-American Classics Hot Springs, AR Summer Intern June 2012 – August 2012 Created and designed an Access customer database identifying and managing contact information for

over 1600 collectors of limited edition retail products and sports memorabilia.

Increased sales volume through marketing strategies targeting specific client groups using Salesforce.

Collected and analyzed sales data for presentation to top-level managers from the Midwest.

Shamrock Bank Naples, FL Intern June 2011 – August 2011

Collaborated with Branch Manager in daily operations.

Evaluated student loan applications and conducted credit analyses.

Assisted in computer system change for loan department.

Dollar General Prosperity, SC Cashier 2008 – 2010

Strengthened communication by interacting with a variety of customers to fulfill their needs.

Processed sales transactions for approximately 35 customers per day.

ACTIVITIES

Student Government, Treasurer 2012-2013 Freshman Orientation Committee, Member 2011

Intramural Sports, Volleyball, Soccer

INTERESTS

2010 - 2013

Investing – personal stock investments since 2008 | Reading the Wall Street Journal daily Guitar, private lessons since 2004



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Ave Teacher

Boulder, CO ● (303)-565-4955 ● [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL Bachelor of Arts in Education & Psychology, May 2014 Cumulative GPA 3.3/4.0

Foundations of Education Course, Dr. Dan Guernsey, Ave Maria, FL Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012 Gained an understanding of the sociological, historical and philosophical foundations of

education, including the basics of teaching as a vocation. Learned the principles of elementary and secondary education, including curriculum

planning, student assessment, classroom management, core curriculum standards and school administration.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Rhodora J. Donahue Academy Intern, Ave Maria, FL Aug. 2012 – May 2013 Mission Statement: Offers a Catholic classical education where students encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things. Our students will deepen their love of God, each other, and the truth. They will learn to see truths in relation to each other so that they illuminate each other and reality, leading to an appreciation for the unity of all truth.

Weekly classroom observations of 6th grade Science class and 4th Grade Math class.

Tutored 8th graders in subjects of Biology and Math. Assisted in classroom management and lesson planning for a variety of learning styles.

Immokalee Public High School Volunteer & Tutor, Immokalee, FL Jan. 2013 – May 2013

Assisted high school students with homework assignments and study skills. Met with parents to instruct them how to provide academic support for their children. Observed and assisted with 10th grade social studies classroom.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Camp Wojtyla Summer Camp Counselor, Boulder, CO Summer 2010 & 2011 Managed activities for over 100 middle and high school aged children attending camp. Supervised various outdoor activities including hiking, mountaineering, and rock climbing. Served as counselor and spiritual mentor to students.

Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Boulder, CO 2007-2010 Vacation Bible School, Classroom Teaching Volunteer, 5th & 6th grade. Life Teen and Youth Ministry Assistant, High School Youth. Music Ministry, Music Leader, played guitar and piano for services and coordinated with

other musicians to perform and learn new songs.

ACTIVITIES

Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL Campus Ministry, Musician 2010 - 2014 Life Runner’s Club, Member 2013 – 2014 First Year Orientation, Team Member August 2011



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ADDITIONAL RESUME RESOURCES Haven’t had enough yet? Try these online websites and articles for additional advice and insight:

About.com http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm

Tons of links with sample resumes and explanations for each section.

PongoResume.com

See samples and browse dozens of tip-filled articles on formatting your resume. Check out the Career

Corner and the Pongo Blog.

Susan Ireland - http://susanireland.com/

She wrote the book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Resume

Career Rookie – www.careerrookie.com

The Advice & Resources section has multiple articles dedicated to writing a resume and since the site is for entry-level job seekers, the resume advice is also for the entry-level job seeker.

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