Name

CAREER OBJECTIVE

• A logical, meaningful statement describing in a concise manner one’s immediate and possible long range career goals.  
• Use as specific a title as possible without being too restrictive. See Samples.

EDUCATION

• Degrees - in reverse chronological order
• Month and year each degree was granted
• Institutions, location (city and state)
• G.P.A - if applicable and complimentary
• Major and minor
• Course emphasis - if applicable
• Vocational training - if applicable to job
• Means of financing education - if applicable

EXPERIENCE

• Position title, where and when (month and year of start, month and year of end)
  Include full-time, part-time, related volunteer work, internships, and practicum experience.  Appropriate subheadings for this category may include Professional Experience, Work Experience, Related Experience, Other Experience.
• Use action words (verbs) to cite your responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. Quantify your accomplishments, if possible.
• Be thorough in your description but do not overrate your responsibilities.

ACTIVITIES

• Indicate responsibilities, positions of leadership, and offices held. Community and campus activities may be included.  
• Include dates (month and year of start, month and year of end).

HONORS

• List academic, leadership, athletic awards and/or memberships in honorary organizations.
  Include dates (month and year of each).

HOBBIES OR INTERESTS

•  Only list if related to your job search.

REFERENCES

• Furnished upon request.
• May be listed on a second page with name, title, address and phone number.  
• Choose individuals who are familiar with your educational accomplishments and work experience.  
• Get persons’ permission before you list them as references.

This page last updated on October 13, 2003
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