Résumé Checklist

Résumé Checklist
The Career Center
Coaching ¨ Resources ¨ Networking
www.uncp.edu/career ¨ career@uncp.edu ¨ (910) 521-6270
Chavis University Center, Suite 210

General Guidelines
#1 marketing tool
Summarizes qualifications
1-2 full pages
Consistent
Easy to scan
No templates!

General Guidelines
No high school information!
Good quality résumé paper
No staples, paperclips
Proofread, proofread, proofread!

Contact Information
Name
Current mailing address
Phone number
E-mail address
Professional web site

Objective
Optional
Short and concise
Eliminate personal pronouns
What can you offer?

Education
Institution
Degree & major/minor
Graduation date
GPA

Related Experience
Related to major/career choice
Reverse chronological order
Position title
Company, location
Start date – end date
Bulleted descriptions

Bulleted Descriptions
Start with strong action words
Use appropriate verb tense
Quantify if possible
Focus on accomplishments

Other Experience
Same format as “related experience”
Miscellaneous employment
Other relevant experience

Skills
Computer skills
Transferable skills
Language skills
Special certifications

Transferrable Skills
Communication
Honesty/integrity
Teamwork
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Flexibility/adaptability
Analytical skills
Computer skills
Motivation/initiative
Multicultural awareness
Loyalty
Professionalism
Leadership/management

Honors &Awards
Chancellor’s List
Scholarships
Academic honors
Athletic honors
Professional awards

Optional Categories
Co-curricular activities
Volunteer experience
Course projects
Research
Publications/presentations
Leadership/professional organizations

What’s Next?
Write a draft
Visit The Career Center!
Revise and finalize
Send it out!

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Résumé Checklist
The Career Center
Coaching ¨ Resources ¨ Networking
www.uncp.edu/career ¨ career@uncp.edu ¨ (910) 521-6270
Chavis University Center, Suite 210

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Résumé Checklist

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