How to write a resume

Purpose of a Resume: To briefly describe your current and past activities and achievements in a way that motivates a future employer to want to hire you. How To Write A Resume

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Sample Headings LEDA Scholar Dartmouth College, HB 2346 Hanover, NH 03755 (212) 867-7718 [email_address] ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],LEDA Scholar Dartmouth College, HB 2346 • Hanover, NH 03755 • (212) 867-7718 • [email_address] Example 1: Example 2: Example 3:

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Sample Education & Awards/Honors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],This is the anticipated graduation year. Example 1: Example 2: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Experience ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sample Experience ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Experience UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW REVIEW Philadelphia, PA Office Assistant September 2008-Present Process article submissions and expedite requests, assist in the organization Law Review event, manage incoming and outgoing correspondences and support Law Review editors with various special tasks. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Example 1: Example 2: Example 3:

Sample Skills ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Skills Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, Proficient in Social Media, Adobe products, Data Entry, Typing: 50 WMP Languages: English (fluent), Cantonese (conversant), French (advanced) Music: Advanced in music on Alto, Baritone, and Soprano Saxophones Example 1: Example 2: Included because they may be applying for a position where music skills may be an asset .

Extracurricular Activities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Example 1: Example 2: Extracurricular/ Leadership Activities PITSTOP, Executive board member and tutor which includes tutoring once a week for three hours. Working with underprivileged students from Trenton and other than just serving as a tutor, we also serve as mentors . (February 2009-Present) Princeton Women in Business , publicity committee; in charge of publicizing for various club events on campus which include designing posters, printing them, and postering them around campus and making sure that everyone in the committee is doing their job ( February 2009-Present) Accion Latina , member (August 2008-Present) Princeton Disabilities Awareness, volunteer (April 2008) Example 3:

Sample Honors/Awards ,[object Object],Honors/Awards: University of Pennsylvania Leadership Scholarship, Juanita James Memorial Scholarship and National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) Scholar Example 1: Relevant to the college so should be included in education section. See the “Education” slide for other examples. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Example 2:

Review, Edit, Personalize ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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