Formatting
What is an acceptable font style and size?
Times, Calibri and size 10-12
How should you prioritize the order of bullet points?
Put your most relevant and impressive achievements at the top.
Should your include high school education?
No
(Unless you don't have other higher education)
Why should you use action words?
- To make your resume stand out
- More likely to be picked up by recruiters.
- Makes you look better suited for the position
What order do you list work experience?
Most recent to least recent
What should you include under the experience descriptions?
Include as much relevant experience to the position you are applying for as possible.
Highlight leadership, collaboration, and hard skills.
Accomplishments / achievements at work
Is it necessary to include your GPA on your resume?
No, but if it's high it would help to include it!
Action words to describe leadership
Managed, coordinated, directed, administered, established, handled, arranged, etc.
What is the ideal length of a college student's resume?
1 page max.
(Once you get more professional experience, you can go over a page!)
Can you put unrelated work experience?
You can, especially if its a job you work during your time in university. It makes you look well-balanced and good with time management!
Should you include relevant coursework?
Yes, especially if you lack relevant work experience!
Action words to describe collaboration and communication
Consulted, communicated, addressed, assisted, collaborated, presented, negotiated, coordinated, partnered, engaged, etc.
What personal information should you include?
Your name (should be centered!)
School email / personal email, phone number
GitHub, LinkedIn
What can you put if you have no work / internship experience?
Projects, volunteer work, club experience, study abroad, research
The more relevant the better! If not, highlight your strong suits, such as leadership ability.
What academic achievements can you highlight in your resume?
Honors, awards, scholarships, etc.
Action words for problem-solving
Identified, resolved, implemented, edited, handled, estimated, gathered, translated, analyzed, computed, examined, earned, etc.