This document provides guidance on creating an effective resume for positions in the hearing health industry. It outlines the key sections to include such as contact information, education, clinical experience, research, and additional skills. For the clinical experience section, it recommends tailoring bullet points to the specific position and highlighting any advanced skills or experiences that set the applicant apart. The document also provides tips for an appropriate resume format and advises saving the resume as a PDF.

1. Contact Information:
Name
Phone
Email (personal, not school)
Education Section:
• Graduate school first, then undergraduate school
• GPA (if above 3.5; only relevant during Au.D. program and recently after graduation.)
• List of degrees
• Anticipated graduation date
• Major and minor of undergrad
Clinical Experience:
Name of clinic and location (most recent on top)
Position (“Graduate Student Clinician” or “Audiology Extern” if in 4th year)
• Tailor detailed bullets to type of position you’re applying to.
- For example, if applying for a clinical position in a hospital, describe advanced diagnostic skills
(eg: ABRs, ECochGs, VNGs/ENGs).
- If applying for a clinical position at a private practice that is focused on hearing aids, focus your
bullets on hearing aid evaluations, selection, programming, electroacoustic testing, etc.
Applying for an externship?
List out every opportunity where you are facing patients. Include information about various
diagnostic testing opportunities and any experience working with hearing aids you may have
had. List anything that sets you apart from the other candidates: cochlear implants, advanced
diagnostic experience, testing in foreign languages, tinnitus experience, pediatrics.
Research and Publications (if any):
List any presentations or presented research you would like to highlight. List publications in APA format.
Professional Experience:
Use this section to list relevant experience outside of your graduate clinical experience (ex: Audiology
Assistant, Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant).
Additional Skills (if applicable):
Find a way to incorporate this into the body of your resume. Feel free to include relevant skills and
languages here too.
Extracurricular:
• List community service, workshops and conventions attended that are relevant to this position
• List professional memberships
Licensure and Certifications:
Include any state licenses
Layout:
Save and send as a PDF to future employers to retain original formatting and secure your document.
RESUME TIPS
Use these tips to help guide you in creating a
solid resume for the hearing health industry
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