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Resume Preparation Worksheet
STEP 1: Purpose of your Resume – The purpose of a resume is to help you quickly explain your skills, qualifications, and fit for a position. It
serves as your introduction to prospective employers and can be used both as a marketing tool for landing interviews, but can also be used on your
own to help you reflect on your experience and plan for future skill development. One of the ways you can help employers make the connection
between you and you being a good fit, is to focus in on the job description, buzz words/keywords, etc.
Example:
Marketing Industry – Sales, Marketing, Communications, Media, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Administration,
Management, Event Planning, Data-Collection…etc.
Which buzz words stand out to you from the job description or industry you are working with?
STEP 2: Highlight your strengths and experiences! – Now is the time to brainstorm! Take a moment to brainstorm and write down the
experiences you want to highlight on your resume, and the skills and strengths you bring. To help you highlight these experiences, choose section
headings that will help your most relevant experiences shine for prospective employers.
Here are some common categories that you will find on a resume, but you are not limited to the common sections listed here (more details on each of
these sections are listed below):
• Header
• Education
• Experience**
• Honors/Achievements
• Relevant Coursework
• Related Projects
• Relevant Experiences
• Volunteer Experiences
• Leadership Experiences
• Skills
• Activities/Involvement
• Study Abroad
Next, take a moment to review the list of experiences and skills you wish to highlight, and decide where they will go within the sections you select. If
you need help getting started, fill out what you have done according the categories listed below.
Education: Be sure to include where you currently attend school, when you expect to graduate, and what degree and major/minors you are studying.
College/University:__________________________ Anticipated Month & Year of Graduation: _________________________ GPA: ____________
Degree you are seeking: Bachelor of _________________ Major/s: _____________________________ Minor/s: ____________________________
Honors/Achievements: List any honors, awards, or achievements you have received here:
Skills: List any additional language, computer, or technical skills that you have here. Remember, it is best to describe your skills in the context of
your work experience – so plan to highlight your skills in your bullet-points.
Relevant Experience/s: List any paid or unpaid experiences or internships. Here is a template to help you get started. You will include your
role/title, company/organization name, location, and dates for each job or role. The last column is where you can begin brainstorming about the
work you did. This will help you get started writing strong bullet points that really capture and highlight your experience.
Your Role/Position
(paid or unpaid?)
Company City, State Dates of Employment
• What did you do?
• How did you do it & what skills did you use?
• What were the outcomes of your work?
Activities: List any activities, clubs, organizations, sports, or extra-curricular activities you have participated in here.
Activity/Club
Organization or
School
What was your role? Dates
• What did you do?
• How did you do it & what skills did you use?
• What were the outcomes of your work?
Projects or Research: List any big projects that you have done that would be relevant to include.
Project
School or
Organization
• What did you study?
• How did you carry out your project & what skills did you use?
• What were the outcomes of your work?
STEP 3: Make it look great! – Now that you have had a chance to brainstorm your information, it’s time to organize it in a way that makes sense!
Here are some general rules to follow when creating your resume:
Content:
• Make sure the most important and relevant information is located near the top of the page.
• Include your contact information at the top (so employers can contact you to schedule an interview!) and make your name stand out!
• Organize your resume into relevant headings and sections. Feel free to customize these headings to include key things that your employer
will be looking for. For example, a marketing student might include a heading called “Marketing Experience” instead of “Relevant
Experience.”
• When including an experience, make sure you highlight the following information:
o Your position, Organization/Company, City, State, Dates
o Bullet Points: Make sure to start each statement with an action verb and answer the following questions:
§ What you did in this role and in what capacity?
§ What skills did you use and what were your main responsibilities?
§ What were the outcomes?
Example:
Peer Advisor, Augsburg College Career and Internship Services, Minneapolis, MN, August 2011-May 2012
• Assisted undergraduate students at Augsburg College with various career and internship questions
• Conducted resume and cover letter reviews, coached students on job and internship searches, and helped with interview practice and
preparation
• Led presentations in introductory freshman seminar courses to highlight and promote our services
• Planned and executed a Major Fair that drew in over 500 current students and staff members
Structure & Formatting:
• Make sure your formatting is consistent throughout the document. This means:
o Font size is between 10-12pt and in a plain font such as Times New Roman
o Make sure all headings match each other and there is consistent spacing throughout
o Dates are aligned and are all formatted the same way (ex. Months/Year or Seasons/Year).
o There is a balance of text and white space on the page
Think you are done?
• Make sure to double check for spelling and punctuation errors and get a second opinion!
• Save your resume as a .pdf before uploading or sending to an employer electronically. Your file name should include your name (first
and last) and the word “resume”, for example: FirstnameLastnameResume.pdf
• Print single sided on quality paper and never staple pages together. If you have more than one page, be sure your name appears on each
page in case they become separated.

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Resume Prep Worksheet

  • 1. Resume Preparation Worksheet STEP 1: Purpose of your Resume – The purpose of a resume is to help you quickly explain your skills, qualifications, and fit for a position. It serves as your introduction to prospective employers and can be used both as a marketing tool for landing interviews, but can also be used on your own to help you reflect on your experience and plan for future skill development. One of the ways you can help employers make the connection between you and you being a good fit, is to focus in on the job description, buzz words/keywords, etc. Example: Marketing Industry – Sales, Marketing, Communications, Media, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Administration, Management, Event Planning, Data-Collection…etc. Which buzz words stand out to you from the job description or industry you are working with? STEP 2: Highlight your strengths and experiences! – Now is the time to brainstorm! Take a moment to brainstorm and write down the experiences you want to highlight on your resume, and the skills and strengths you bring. To help you highlight these experiences, choose section headings that will help your most relevant experiences shine for prospective employers. Here are some common categories that you will find on a resume, but you are not limited to the common sections listed here (more details on each of these sections are listed below): • Header • Education • Experience** • Honors/Achievements • Relevant Coursework • Related Projects • Relevant Experiences • Volunteer Experiences • Leadership Experiences • Skills • Activities/Involvement • Study Abroad Next, take a moment to review the list of experiences and skills you wish to highlight, and decide where they will go within the sections you select. If you need help getting started, fill out what you have done according the categories listed below. Education: Be sure to include where you currently attend school, when you expect to graduate, and what degree and major/minors you are studying. College/University:__________________________ Anticipated Month & Year of Graduation: _________________________ GPA: ____________ Degree you are seeking: Bachelor of _________________ Major/s: _____________________________ Minor/s: ____________________________ Honors/Achievements: List any honors, awards, or achievements you have received here: Skills: List any additional language, computer, or technical skills that you have here. Remember, it is best to describe your skills in the context of your work experience – so plan to highlight your skills in your bullet-points.
  • 2. Relevant Experience/s: List any paid or unpaid experiences or internships. Here is a template to help you get started. You will include your role/title, company/organization name, location, and dates for each job or role. The last column is where you can begin brainstorming about the work you did. This will help you get started writing strong bullet points that really capture and highlight your experience. Your Role/Position (paid or unpaid?) Company City, State Dates of Employment • What did you do? • How did you do it & what skills did you use? • What were the outcomes of your work? Activities: List any activities, clubs, organizations, sports, or extra-curricular activities you have participated in here. Activity/Club Organization or School What was your role? Dates • What did you do? • How did you do it & what skills did you use? • What were the outcomes of your work? Projects or Research: List any big projects that you have done that would be relevant to include. Project School or Organization • What did you study? • How did you carry out your project & what skills did you use? • What were the outcomes of your work?
  • 3. STEP 3: Make it look great! – Now that you have had a chance to brainstorm your information, it’s time to organize it in a way that makes sense! Here are some general rules to follow when creating your resume: Content: • Make sure the most important and relevant information is located near the top of the page. • Include your contact information at the top (so employers can contact you to schedule an interview!) and make your name stand out! • Organize your resume into relevant headings and sections. Feel free to customize these headings to include key things that your employer will be looking for. For example, a marketing student might include a heading called “Marketing Experience” instead of “Relevant Experience.” • When including an experience, make sure you highlight the following information: o Your position, Organization/Company, City, State, Dates o Bullet Points: Make sure to start each statement with an action verb and answer the following questions: § What you did in this role and in what capacity? § What skills did you use and what were your main responsibilities? § What were the outcomes? Example: Peer Advisor, Augsburg College Career and Internship Services, Minneapolis, MN, August 2011-May 2012 • Assisted undergraduate students at Augsburg College with various career and internship questions • Conducted resume and cover letter reviews, coached students on job and internship searches, and helped with interview practice and preparation • Led presentations in introductory freshman seminar courses to highlight and promote our services • Planned and executed a Major Fair that drew in over 500 current students and staff members Structure & Formatting: • Make sure your formatting is consistent throughout the document. This means: o Font size is between 10-12pt and in a plain font such as Times New Roman o Make sure all headings match each other and there is consistent spacing throughout o Dates are aligned and are all formatted the same way (ex. Months/Year or Seasons/Year). o There is a balance of text and white space on the page Think you are done? • Make sure to double check for spelling and punctuation errors and get a second opinion! • Save your resume as a .pdf before uploading or sending to an employer electronically. Your file name should include your name (first and last) and the word “resume”, for example: FirstnameLastnameResume.pdf • Print single sided on quality paper and never staple pages together. If you have more than one page, be sure your name appears on each page in case they become separated.