Name: _________________________________________________________________
Campus Address: _______________________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________________________________
Handy Tips
1. Use active verbs to describe instead of nouns (e.g. use “recruited” instead of “did
recruitment.”)
2. Avoid using complete sentences; use phrases that will make sense to the reader
3. Keep phrases parallel
4. Use descriptor words for conciseness (e.g. use “program coordination” instead of
“coordination of program.”)
Professional Objectives
In one sentence or a brief paragraph, describe your short-term and long-term goal.
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Summary of Qualifications
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Key words for Scan Résumés
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Present Employment
Job Title/Position: ____________________________Date: from ________ - present.
Name of the Institution and Location: ______________________________________
Job Description: (use verbs to describe instead of nouns)
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Previous Employment/experiences relevant to the job position
Job Title/Position: ____________________________Date: from ________ - present.
Name of the firm: _____________________________________________________
Job Description with key phrases relevant to the job application:
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Job Title/Position: ____________________________Date: from ________ - present.
Name of the firm: _____________________________________________________
Job Description with key phrases relevant to the job application:
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Job Title/Position: ____________________________Date: from ________ - present.
Name of the firm: _____________________________________________________
Job Description with key phrases relevant to the job application:
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Education
Provide a brief but thorough description of your academic background.
I. Name of the Degree: _________________________Graduation dates: _____-_______
Name of the Institution: _________________________________________________
Location: _____________________________________________________________
GPA: ________________________________________________________________
Emphasis: Major: _____________________________________________________
Minor: _____________________________________________________
II. Name of the Degree: _________________________Graduation dates: _____-_______
Name of the Institution: _________________________________________________
Location: _____________________________________________________________
GPA: ________________________________________________________________
Emphasis: Major: _____________________________________________________
Minor: _____________________________________________________
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Awards
Honors: List awards received or nominated.
I. Name of the Award: ________________________________________ Year: _______
Description of the Award: ________________________________________________
Name of the Institute that conferred the Award: _______________________________
II. Name of the Award: ________________________________________ Year: _______
Description of the Award: ________________________________________________
Name of the Institute that conferred the Award: _______________________________
Activities/ Service
University Committees/Job-related Committees
I. Name of the Committee/Board: _______________________________ Year: _______
Name of the Institution: _________________________________________________
II. Name of the Committee/Board: _______________________________ Year: _______
Name of the Institution: _________________________________________________
III. Name of the Committee/Board: _______________________________ Year: ______
Name of the Institution: _________________________________________________
References/Recommendations
Provide the following information of your recommenders.
I. Title and Name: ________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Name of Institution: ____________________________________________________
Contact Information: ____________________________________________________
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II. Title and Name: ________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Name of Institution: ____________________________________________________
Contact Information: ____________________________________________________
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III.Title and Name: ________________________________________________________
Job Title: _____________________________________________________________
Name of Institution: ____________________________________________________
Contact Information: ____________________________________________________
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