Sections of a Resume
This section at the top of your resume contains your name, address, phone number, and email.
What is the Contact Information section?
This is the first step you should take when searching for a summer job.
What is researching job opportunities?
This activity, involving reaching out to people you know for job leads and advice, can be crucial in finding a summer job.
What is networking?
This essay, often required by colleges, allows you to share your story and explain why you want to attend their school.
What is a personal statement or college application essay?
This type of event is designed to help job seekers meet potential employers and learn about job openings.
What is a career fair?
This part of the resume summarizes your career goals and what you aim to achieve in the position you’re applying for.
Career Summary or Objective
This document, often submitted with a resume, explains why you are interested in the job and how your skills make you a good fit.
What is a cover letter?
This is a short speech about yourself that you can use when meeting potential employers at job fairs or networking events.
What is an elevator pitch?
This standardized test score is often required as part of your college application.
What is the SAT or ACT?
This on-campus resource offers services like resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search assistance to help students prepare for their careers.
What is a career center?
In this section, you list your previous jobs, including job titles, company names, locations, and dates of employment.
What is the Work Experience section?
Before going to a job interview, you should do this to learn more about the company and the role you're applying for.
What is researching the company?
When attending a networking event, you should always have these to share your contact information.
What are business cards and/or resume?
This part of the application lists your high school classes and the grades you received.
What is a transcript?
These individuals, who have supervised you in academic or volunteer settings, are ideal candidates to write these important documents vouching for your qualifications in a letter of recommendation.
Who are a teacher, coach, boss, mentor, volunteer manager, extracurricular activity advisor
This section details your academic background, including schools attended, degrees earned, and dates of graduation.
What is the Education section?
This is a list of people who can speak positively about your work ethic and skills when a potential employer contacts them.
What are references?
This professional networking site is widely used to connect with industry professionals and potential employers and is often called "professional Facebook".
What is LinkedIn?
Colleges often ask for these, written by teachers or mentors, to provide insight into your character and achievements.
What are letters of recommendation?
This part of a college application allows you to be creative, to share your personal story, interests, and goals, helping admissions officers understand who you are beyond your grades and test scores.
What is a personal statement?
This section allows you to showcase your involvement in organizations, clubs, or volunteer work.
What is the Activities or Volunteer Experience section?
After an interview, it's important to do this to show your appreciation and reinforce your interest in the position.
What is sending a thank-you note or email?
This follow-up action is crucial after meeting someone new at a networking event.
What is sending a follow-up email or message?
This form, which includes your family's financial information, is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?