THE RÉSUMÉ
LOOKBOOK
A ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR RESUME SAMPLES
Brought to you by the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network
FOREWORD
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DEAR LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT,
Welcome to the Resume Lookbook!
This book provides resume samples and pointers to help you to get started with the process of
writing your own resume. Additional resources are available via your Network Symplicity account
when you click on the Resources tab.
There are some standard “rules” to resume writing, but since we’re all individuals, there is a lot
of subjectivity as well. Don’t let that confuse you. At the end of the day, the resume represents
your skills and experiences, and you need to be comfortable talking about them when you’re contacted for an interview. Take the advice and suggestions from multiple people and then decide for
yourself how you’re most comfortable presenting them in your resume.
A few things to remember as you start working on your resume:
Keep your reader in mind.
Recruiters take about eight seconds to scan resumes. Don’t make them guess
about what your experiences have been or the type of position you’re seeking.
Provide details about your experiences, including specific outcomes. In other
words, avoid “Responsibilities included…” and use more detailed descriptions of
what you actually did in a particular job or activity.
Your resume tells a story.
It tells the story of your educational experiences, work and volunteer experiences, and activities that have contributed to the person you are today. These
combined experiences hopefully will tell the story of how you became interested in
the position to which you’re applying, so ask yourself if the information you’ve included on your resume is relevant to the opportunity you’re seeking.
As long as you are learning and participating in new experiences, your
resume will never be done.
Many people just want to do their resumes and then not have to look at them
again. It doesn’t work that way. As you participate in new experiences, complete
new courses, and achieve new goals and objectives, your resume is going to
evolve. Keep that in mind and remember to add new things as they happen!
I hope this book is helpful to you in writing your resume, and if you need any more help with
your resume, your cover letter, your job search etc., don’t hesitate to make an appointment with me
or one of my colleagues at the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network.
BEST OF LUCK,
Susan E. Knell
Director, Career Enrichment Network
Penn State University College of the Liberal Arts
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
2
GETTING STARTED
4
RESUME SAMPLES BY OBJECTIVE
NON-PROFIT/ GOVERNMENT
8
ECONOMICS
12
COMMUNICATIONS
13
MUSEUM
14
MANAGEMENT/ CONSULTING
15
PSYCHOLOGY
16
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
17
EDITING
18
3
GETTING STARTED
4
Is this your first time making a resume? Your first time applying for a job or an internship?
Don’t worry– contrary to popular opinion, making a resume can actually be quite fun! A resume tells your story in just one page, and, when you’re done, you will be immensely
proud of all that you have accomplished! To help you get started, here’s some tips adapted
from a handout given to interns at the Career Enrichment Network.
CONTENT
CONTACT INFORMATION
This is one of the most vital parts of your resume! Without it, you cannot
even be offered any of the amazing opportunities for which you are applying! A
checklist:
• Include the phone number you are most likely to answer.
• Include your email address. If your email address is not professional
(gummybear92@gmail.com...), either use your PSU address, or, to avoid
expiration issues after graduation, make one that uses your name or your
initials.
THE OBJECTIVE
If you ask anyone who hasn’t applied for a job in awhile (Your parents...),
they might say that this is outdated. That is, however, far from the truth! Including an
objective can really help you to zoom in on a specific position you would like to obtain. It can also be more general, using a time frame (Summer 2012) or skills to be
used (communications, writing knowledge, etc.).
!
Many of our sample resumes included in this book showcase smart uses of
objectives to convey even more interest in the position.
EDUCATION
• Don’t include high school information unless you are a freshman/firstsemester sophomore or you feel that your resume is empty.
• We are THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY not just “Penn State”
for the purposes of your resume.
• We are located in University Park, PA 16802, not State College.
• Include whether you are a B.A. student or a B.S. student.
• Instead of putting “Class of...,” put your anticipated graduation month and
year.
• Study abroad can go under Education! Be sure to list the institution, the
timeframe, and some details about your experience. Some employers
think of study abroad as a vacation, so be sure to prove the relevance of
your experience! (See the next page for Susan’s example...)
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EDUCATION, CONTINUED
• Susan’s study abroad example:
University of Sussex, Brighton, England, Spring 2012
Studied abroad on a Penn State exchange program with the University of
Sussex, completing upper-level English literature and theatre courses focused on British authors and playwrights. Participated in on-campus student repertory theatre group, performing in two plays during the spring semester. Developed relationships with students from Britain and other European countries, culminating in a broader understanding of British culture,
politics, and history.
EXPERIENCE
• Remember that this covers a wide breadth of things (not all necessarily
paid!) and that you can craft a narrative according to the theme of your
body of work.
• Some possible themes for your Experience section include: Related Experience, Academic Projects, Employment, Work Experience, etc.
• Even things you do in your free time, like blogging, can be included!
• Whenever you can, quantify! For example, if you were treasurer of an organization, it makes a difference if you were in charge of $50 versus
$5000!
• Outcomes are also good things to include– such as “implemented a new
process that saved x amount of time, money, etc.”
ACTIVITIES
Include things like:
• Student activities
• Community volunteer activities
• Professional organization membership
!
Use category headings like:
• Leadership
• Campus
• Community
• Professional Affiliations
!
Don’t get caught listing just one activity under a heading! Focusing your !
category can help with this.
SKILLS
This section is sometimes used in place of an Activities section; it has more
of a synthesis aspect to it, and asks, “What did I really learn here?” You can include
skills you’ve learned both inside and outside of the classroom. Another new, fresh
thing to do is to show your specific software familiarities if you have more than the
usual Microsoft Office skill set. Many of our sample resumes demonstrate this.
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REFERENCES
References are not typically listed on a resume because you can use your
“real estate” more effectively, and employers really don’t expect to see them here. If
you are contacted for an interview, offer a separate sheet of references (with whom
you have spoken in advance) at the end of your interview.
FORMAT
THE CHRONOLOGICAL OPTION
In this format, experiences are listed in reverse, meaning that the more recent experiences that you have had appear higher up on your resume.
!
THE FUNCTIONAL ROUTE
This is an uncommon style for undergraduates, but in this sort of resume,
the applicant lists his or her skills under specific headings. In this way, skills are
combined from a range of experiences to achieve one categorical goal.
!
NUMBER OF PAGES
Many college students don’t really need more than one page, but if you find
that you have more (vital, completely necessary) experience than you can comfortably fit on one page, you may consider adding a second page. If this is necessary, make sure at least half of page 2 is full to justify this formatting.
!
But be careful– this can look pretentious, and therefore the second page is
often reserved for CV (Curriculum Vitae) documents instead. In fact, the CV serves
the explicit purpose of expanding upon the resume, which, as per its French roots,
is just a summary!
!
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RÉSUMÉ
SAMPLES BY OBJECTIVE
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NON-PROFIT/ GOVERNMENT
NOTE ABOUT
GPA: IF IT’S
BELOW 3.0, CONSIDER USING THE
SPACE FOR
SOMETHING ELSE
ABOUT YOU.
SPECIFIC DETAILS
PERTINENT TO
YOUR EXPERIENCE ADD A NICE
TOUCH. THEY
ANSWER THE
QUESTION,
“WHAT EXACTLY
DID YOU LEARN
FROM THIS JOB?”
NON-PROFIT/ GOVERNMENT
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SOMETIMES SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS
A RIGHT-ALIGN CAN
ADD A WHOLE NEW
Angelica Smith
LEVEL OF INTEREST.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2230 Lincoln Avenue
aos4567@psu.edu
609 Beaver Avenue
York Pennsylvania 17404
484-890-7699
State College PA 16801
_________________________________________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time summer internship in a sector of the United States’ federal government
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA
B.A. Political Science
Minors: History and Anthropology
Current GPA: 3.87/4.0
Dean’s List: 2009-present
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
Students for Barack Obama, State College PA
Fellowship
• Lead a team of volunteers in campaign practices
such as voter registration, phone banking, polling
records
• Canvass door-to-door pledging votes while organizing
other groups to do the same
EXPERIENCE DOESN’T
ALWAYS HAVE TO BE PAID
JOBS. IF IT FITS THE
FIELD TO WHICH YOU ARE
APPLYING, GO FOR IT!
!
!
ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITIES
!
Expected Graduation: May 2013
Penn State Political Science Association, University Park PA
Member
• Participate in mock debates, listen to guest speakers
from various agencies of the government, assist in
election activities
Phi Eta Sigma Honors Fraternity, University Park PA
Member
• Attend weekly meetings and volunteer service events
that give back to the community
• Participate and volunteer for Penn State’s Dance
Marathon; activities such as canister solicitation, late
night bake sales, alternative fundraisers
Penn State Blue in the Face, University Park PA
Member
• Co-ed singing choir that performs in various events
on and off campus
Green Bowl Restaurant, State College PA
Waitress
• Greet and seat guests, fill drink and meal orders,
deal with register transactions
SKILLS
September 2011 - Present
August 2009 - present
January 2010 - present
August 2009 - present
November 2010 - present
Fluent in the areas of Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Prezi
Fluent in speaking Spanish; Proficient in writing/reading Spanish
LANGUAGE SKILLS CAN BE AN IMPORTANT ADDITION TO A RESUME.
BUT BE PREPARED TO PRODUCE THE LANGUAGE WHEN ASKED!
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NON-PROFIT/ GOVERNMENT
JO H N D O E
Email: jad2354@gmail.com
Tel: (724) 000-000
Address: 456 W. University Rd. Apt. 2, State College, PA 16801
SUMMARY
Student studying international political economy at Penn State who is an integral member of university student government. Has a strong
interest in government and administration especially with regard to defense, higher education, and economic policy.
EDUCATION
A SUMMARY CAN BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR AN OBJECTIVE;
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
IF YOU HAVE A LESS INTENSE
B.A. International Politics | GPA: 3.40/4
FOCUS, THIS MIGHT BE A
•
Minoring in Spanish & History
•
Chairman, Committee on Academic Affairs, 2011-2012
•
Chairman, University Libraries Student Advisory, 2011-2012
•
Executive Board Member, Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council, 2010-2012
May 2013
GREAT OPTION.
•
Representative of the College of the Liberal Arts, University Park Undergraduate Association, 2010-2012
•
Secretary, Political Science Association, 2010
•
Senator, Penn State University Faculty Senate, 2011-2012
•
Mentor, Shermanski Mentorship Program, 2010-2012
•
Allocator, University Park Allocation Committee, 2011-2012
•
Member, Administrative Council on Undergraduate Education, 2011-2012
•
Member, Penn State University Libraries Board of Development, 2011-2012
THINK ABOUT YOUR POSITIONS IN YOUR ACTIVITIESWHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO?
THIS RESUME NICELY DETAILS POSITIONS.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Penn State University Office of Governmental Affairs, University Park, PA
Student Host
•
Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
Served as undergraduate host to visiting governmental, military, and political visitors to Penn State during football games
Waterpark, Somewhere, PA
Human Resources Assistant
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
•
Developed, planned, and implemented bi-monthly team-building and morale events for company personnel
•
Managed the hiring of over thirty new company personnel, including the interviewing of all applicants
•
Enforced company and park policies and encouraged employee adherence
•
Assisted in the management of hundreds of employees working hours and pay distribution using the company payroll system
•
Opened up new channels of communication between employees and management by serving as intermediary when problems arose
Waterpark, Somewhere, PA
Water Park Lifeguard
Mar 2010 - Aug 2011
•
Ensured that hundreds of daily patrons within various pools, slides, and play structures remained safe
•
Exceeded monthly evaluations by risk management firm to certify performance
ALL OF YOUR EXPERIENCES- EVEN WITH SUMMER
SKILLS
JOBS LIKE LIFEGUARDING-
Language Skills
English (Proficient), Spanish (Conversational)
Technology Skills
Applied Social Media, Microsoft Office, Google Apps
CAN HAVE AWESOME SKILL
SETS- HIGHLIGHT THEM!
NON-PROFIT/ GOVERNMENT
Hannah%Banana%
hannahj.bananafake@gmail.com%
(200)%890:7899%
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!
School!Address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Home!Address!
2%Beaver%Avenue,%Apt.%1%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
2144%Fake%Street%
State%College,%PA%16801%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Fake%Town,%PA%15900%
!
Education%
The%Pennsylvania%State%University,%University%Park,%PA%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%May%2013%
BA%in%Political%Science,%BA%in%Economics,%French%Minor%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%GPA%3.60%
RELEVANT COURSESchreyer%Honors%College%and%Liberal%Arts%Paterno%Fellow%
WORK CAN SHOW A
FOCUSED MAJOR OR
Dean’s%List:%Fall%2009,%Spring%2010%and%2011%
AN AREA OF EXPERRelevant!courses:!
TISE.
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%Econometrics%
%
International%Economics%
%
%
Monetary%Theory%and%Policy%
%
Quantitative%Political%Analysis%
Relevant!Experience%
Study!Abroad,!Montpellier,!France!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!August:December%2011%
• Université%Paul:Valéry%Montpellier%III,%through%the%University%of%Minnesota%
Integrated%Studies%Program%
• Intensive%language%and%culture%immersion,%advanced%written%and%oral%French%
communication%
Office!of!Mayor!Luke!Ravenstahl%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%June:August%2011%
Intern%Assistant%to%the%Mayor,%Pittsburgh,%PA%
• Assisted%with%constituent%services,%such%as%writing%letters%
• Researched%Pittsburgh’s%past%mayors’%urban%development%projects%to%inform%Mayor%
Ravenstahl%about%his%current%urban%initiatives%
• Reviewed%social%media%outlets%such%as%Twitter%and%Facebook%
• Contributed%with%other%projects%of%employees%
Sestak!for!Senate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!January:November%2010%
Campaign%Intern%Captain,%State%College,%PA%
• Head%intern%and%managed%10%other%interns%
• Received%approximately%100%petition%signatures,%made%regular%phone%calls%to%
constituents,%passed%out%candidate%literature,%and%attended%events%
• Managed%phone%banks%in%Montoursville,%Altoona,%and%Lock%Haven%
• Voter%registration%captain:%registered%students%to%vote%–%voter%turnout%increased%by%
3.88%%from%2006%election%for%students%
• Proficient%in%Vote%Builder%
Obama!for!America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!March:November%2008%
Campaign%Volunteer,%Monroeville,%PA!!%
• Registered%people%to%vote%for%election%
• Canvassed%door:to:door%and%made%phone%calls%in%hometown%
• Organized%peers%to%become%involved%in%political%process%
Activities%
PSU%College%Democrats%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%September%2009%–%Present%
• Executive%board%treasurer%2010:2011%
• Organize%club%fundraisers%and%keep%track%of%the%club%account%
• Participated%in%club%events%like%PA%College%Democrats%convention,%campus%
campaigning%and%issue%awareness,%and%debates%with%other%political%organizations%
• Volunteer%Captain%for%visit%of%President%Obama%on%February%3,%2011%and%Vice:
President%Biden%on%September%28,%2010%
Member%of%PSU%Ski%Club%
Violist%in%PSU%orchestra%
Skills!
%
Computer:%Microsoft%Office,%Stata,%and%Vote%Builder%
%
Language:%English%and%French%
STUDY ABROAD
CAN GO IN EITHER
EXPERIENCE OR
EDUCATION, DEPENDING ON THE
FOCUS OF YOUR
PROGRAM.
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ECONOMICS
Jack Johnson
219 Pine Street · Asbury Park, NJ 07000 · jjj5555@psu.edu · (814) 444-4444
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Expected Graduation Date: May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Module in Human Resources and Public Policy Economics
Cumulative GPA: 3.61
Minor in Business
Achievements: Dean's List Academic Achievement, National Society of Collegiate Honors
Activities: PSU Economics Association
Relevant Courses: Economics classes with the following focuses: Labor, International Trade, Environmental, Growth and
Development, Industrial Organization, Urban Studies, and Econometrics. Coursework in Corporate Finance in progress.
Coursework in Accounting to be completed in Spring 2012.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Project Manager Intern, ClassWish Inc., New York City, NY
Summer 2011
· Researched over 1,500 business associations and chambers of commerce in the U.S. as part of an advertisement campaign.
· Managed a team of seven interns in the following areas of the campaign while promoting group synergy: intended audience
oresearch, supplier research, and data maintenance.
· Coordinated with several business associates of specialty print companies to find the most cost-effective supplier for the
ocampaign.
· Directed specialist interns professionally trained in web design and graphics design.
Summer Intern, City Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
· Arranged property deeds for the township in their proper order.
· Filed receipts from the town's money orders for its 42 departments such as public works, police, and water.
· Calculated total local property tax revenue.
· Assisted in the preparation of tax notifications to be sent to the appropriate recipients.
Summer 2010
THESE ARE REALLY
EXCELLENT DETAILS
AND DESCRIPTIONS!
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Penn State Auxiliary Police Officer, Penn State Police Services, University Park, PA
October 2009-Present
· Provided a police presence during community functions to maintain order, peace, and safety.
· Collaborated with a variety of state and private organizations to ensure the highest degree of security coverage.
· Monitored key areas for suspicious activity during university sport competitions and other related events at times with more
0than 100,000 attendees.
· Regulated traffic flow by visually signaling to drivers and safely directing pedestrians through active thoroughfares during 6
oto 12 hour shifts.
Private Personal Tutor, Essex County Community College, West Caldwell, NJ
Summer 2009
· Regularly supplemented curriculum-based advice and instruction via phone with clients.
· Provided private one on one tutoring for two students attending Essex County Community College in basic mathematics
owhich resulted in said clients passing their classes with B grades.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bus Person/Server, Thai Chef, Montclair, NJ
Summer 2010
· Processed customer orders and bused tables for 50 to 60 patrons per day.
· Maintained restaurant appearance and sanitation conditions to help provide a hospitable and clean atmosphere.
Theatre Valet, Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
January 2008-March 2010
· Reinforced security within restroom jurisdiction during concerts with more than 2,000 of attendees.
· Maintained appropriate sanitation standards as well as general upkeep.
· Supplied a wide assortment of toiletries and fine confections to patrons to maintain an amicable and luxurious atmosphere.
Dietary Aide, Clara Maas Continuing Care, Belleville, NJ
· Ensured patients and hospital residents received proper nutrition in their scheduled meals.
· Prepared and distributed meals to over 60 residents.
· Maintained kitchen sanitation and restocked food supplies as needed.
February 2007-May 2008
SKILLS
Solid familiarity with C++, BASIC, Stata, and Minitab computer software. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
!
FOR A MORE CONSERVATIVE PROFESSION LIKE
ECONOMICS, A CLASSIC FORMAT IS A SAFER BET.
COMMUNICATIONS
THE QR CODE IS AN INDUSTRYAPPROPRIATE WAY TO ADD INTEREST
TO THIS RESUME.
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JONATHAN APPLESEED
111 McIntosh Lane. State College, PA. 16801
Jaa111@psu.edu | 814.444.4444 | jonathanappleseed.blogspot.com
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Digital Marketing that will utilize knowledge of Digital Marketing and Advertising
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Sciences in Economics, Minor in Statistics
Dean’s List Fall 2010, Spring 2011
University Park, PA
Expected Graduation: May 2012
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
MTV Networks
New York, NY
Digital Integrated Marketing Assistant
August 2011 – November 2011
Comedy Central/Spike TV Digital Integrated Marketing Intern
May 2011 – August 2011
Created, executed and recapped marketing packages tailored for specific clients on MTVNE’s digital, social
and mobile enterprises
Identified competitive marketing programs and new opportunities for digital advertising
Created wrap reports reviewing various successful digital sponsorships
Created a Comedy Central Advertisement Opportunity Product Guide for internal reference
Streamlined communication for the Spike VIP Lounge in the San Diego Comic Con Convention
Student Programming Association
University Park, PA
Member of the Marketing Committee
August 2010 – Present
Designed and created print and online video advertisements to publicize organization’s events
Managed digital advertising on YouTube for the organization
Distributed advertising throughout the Penn State HUB Robeson Student Center, Penn State Movie
Channel, local print publications, local businesses and other local channels of advertising
Created press releases and other formats of school run publications for organization’s events
Planned and coordinated large-scale programs and events such as comedic performances and concerts
Student Programming Association
University Park, PA
Costume Contest/Rave Event Coordinator
August 2011 – November 2011
Coordinated and executed a large-scale Costume Contest/Rave for a 40K+ campus on a limited budget
Created a compelling print, digital, and social media advertising campaign for the event
Managed the finances and budget planning of the Costume Contest/Rave Event
Managed the logistics by recruiting and designating positions for members of the organization
Negotiated with vendors to create compelling entertainment in a cost-efficient manner
Corrinado’s Pizza
State College, PA
Social Media Marketing Consultant
February 2011 – April 2011
Created Social Media Marketing/Advertising Campaign for a local pizzeria
Launched and managed pizzeria’s Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter accounts
Planned and executed sales corresponding with Social Media Marketing/Advertising campaign
Created press releases, printed advertisements, and coupons for the pizzeria to publicize sales
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps and Adobe Photoshop
Social: Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Linkedin, Tumblr, Google+ and Foursquare
SPARING BUT MEANINGFUL USE OF COLOR WORKS FOR DIGITAL PUBLISHING RESUMES.
MENTIONING SPECIFIC SOFTWARE FAMILIARITY IS A NEW
MUST-HAVE FOR RESUMES IN MANY FIELDS.
MUSEUM
Objective
I aim to attain a Museum Education internship at the Mattress Factory during Summer
2012. I want to plan and lead programs to convey the joy of installation art to museum
visitors of various ages and backgrounds.
JULIA V.
SCHRANK
Education
The Pennsylvania State University— Spanish, French B.A.
SOME MAY SAY THAT OBJECTIVES ARE
OUTDATED, BUT IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING SPECIFIC IN MIND, SAY IT!
University Park, PA, 16802
The Schreyer Honors College
August 2010- Present
Intended graduation May 2013
ADDING A PICTURE
IS A RISKY CHOICE
THAT REALLY DEPENDS ON THE
CONTEXT OF YOUR
RESUME. SINCE
THIS IS FOR AN
ART MUSEUM IT IS
A VIABLE WAY TO
DRAW ATTENTION.
School Address
327 Simmons Hall
University Park, PA,16802
Home Address
1221 Holy Cross Drive
Monroeville, PA, 15146
Email Address
julia.schrank@gmail.com
Tel 412-596-7990
Url juliaschrank.com
THIS IS A REAL
PERSON WHO YOU
CAN CONTACT FOR
ADDITIONAL POINTERS, IF YOU’D LIKE.
4.0 GPA
Work Experience
ePortfolio Consultant
University Park, PA, November 2011-Present
As spearheaded by my input at a faculty board meeting, I am the pioneer of a
technology and pedagogy assistantship program at Penn State’s College of the Liberal
Arts. I work with students aspiring to achieve the Excellence in Communication
Certificate by helping them to choose the appropriate digital platforms to create their
personal websites.
Note-taker, Nittany Notes
University Park, PA, August 2011- December 2011
I took meticulous and explanatory notes for my STAT 200 class in my fall semester. In
reassembling my own notes for my customers’ consumption, I learned to explain
complex ideas in simple and engaging ways that were accessible to all of my clients at
this study services company.
Junior Concessions Manager, Gateway Heights Swim Club
Monroeville, PA, Summer 2011
I managed a dozen young adults and served customers of all ages. The breadth of our
customers’ ages taught me to communicate with respect and clarity to a diverse client
base. Additionally, I independently reorganized the physical concessions stand and
made a text message listserv for employee scheduling, increasing efficiency.
Skills
✦ Engages and communicates with children and families extremely well
✦ Self-taught, nontraditional artist; painting, mixed-media, sculpture; gallery at
juliaschrank.com
✦ Highly proficient in Spanish and French, both spoken and written
✦ Fluent in MS Word, MS Powerpoint, iWork Pages, and iWork Keynote; familiar with
both PC and Mac operating systems.
✦ Extremely quick learner with any software program, including but not limited to
digital publishing platforms and image-editing software.
✦ Extremely timely and organized
DON’T BE AFRAID TO HAVE
WHITE SPACE; IT CAN BE A
WELCOME RELIEF FOR THE
READER, SEEING AS YOURS IS
PROBABLY NOT THE ONLY
RESUME THEY HAVE READ!
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✦ Outgoing, enthusiastic personality; easily makes friends and acquaintances
MANAGEMENT/ CONSULTING
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YOU CAN
PUT STUDY
ABROAD
UNDER
EDUCATION
OR UNDER
EXPERIENCE, DEPENDING ON
CONTEXT.
PUTTING SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES, IF YOU
HAVE THEM, IS
SERIOUSLY
IMPRESSIVE.
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PSYCHOLOGY
Aimee Chang
Current Address: Rm 200 Lion Hall, University Park, PA 16802
Permanent Address: 182 Laundry St. Jersey Shore, NJ 08816
aimeechangfake@gmail.com
200-000-8256
OBJECTIVE
To seek an internship in the field of Human Resources and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and acquire related
experience
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University,University Park, PA
B.S. Psychology with Business Option
B.S. Spanish with Applied Spanish Option
Liberal Arts with Business Minor
Sociology Minor
Fall 2010- Present
Schreyer Honors College
Class of 2014
GPA: 3.7/4.0
HONORS AND SCHOLARSHIP
Schreyer Honors Scholar
Dean’s List (Fall 2010- Present)
Penn State Schreyer Academic Excellence Scholarship (Fall 2010- Present)
Phillips Van Heusen Corporation Academic Excellence Scholarship (Fall 2010- Present)
Paterno Liberal Arts Undergraduate Fellow (Fall 2011- Present)
EVEN IF THEY SEEM
OBVIOUS TO YOU,
SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE
REALLY IMPRESSIVE!
RESEARCH EXPIERENCE
Center of Language Science
Penn State, University Park, PA
Research Assistant for Paola Giuli Dussias, PhD
September 2010- Present
● Involved in various psycholinguistic studies to research bilingualism, namely code-swtiching and verb bias
● Run eye tracker test and EEP to determine Event-Related Potential of brain
● Work closely with professor and graduate students to set up new experiments
Cognitive and Social Developmental Psychology Lab
Penn State, University Park, PA
Research Assistant for Lynn Liben, PhD
January 2011- May 2011
● Involved in NYU Building Block Project to study spatial development of children
● Coded videos in Spanish and Cantonese and transferred them into standardized English codes
EMPLOYMENT
Intern- PVH Corp., New York, NY
Summer 2010, Summer 2011
● Prepare presentation boards and set up showrooms for market presentations
● Create sales analysis charts and communicate directly with customer service to track shipments
● Attend cross-departments meeting and work closely with people in different departments
THERE ARE
SOME REALLY
GREAT ACTIVE
VERBS ON
THIS RESUME!
Teaching Assistant - Penn State University, University Park, PA
August 2011- Present
● BBH 146 (Introduction to Health and Human Sexuality) for Patricia B. Koch, PhD.
● Facilitate weekly discussion groups and grade homework
● Create open and comfortable atmosphere for students to share opinions upon sensitive topics
● Work closely with professor and other assistants to draw up lesson plans and devise activities for students to
effectively learn sensitive material
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
● Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint, Excel
● Oral and written fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Intermediate Proficiency in Spanish
● Passionate toward vocal music, literature, musical theatre, traveling and overall learning about different cultures
and languages
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
BRUNO SANCHEZ
300 Fake Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
Phone: 354-890-4535
Email: bvs5156@psu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To seek an internship focusing on strong multi-language skills, up-to-date online and office
software skills, and college business curriculum experience
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Schreyer Honors College, sophomore with cumulative GPA of 3.93
BA in Russian and BS in German, with business course concentrations
8/2009 – present
 Fluent in German (spoken and written), intermediate in Russian (spoken and written)
 Created and maintained a German-language blog site using Weebly.com software
North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
8/2004– 6/2009
 Graduated fifth in class of 430+ with a cumulative GPA 4.0+
 VP German Club, VP Judo club (tae kwon do 2nd degree black belt), National Honor Society
9/2010 – present
Member, Springfield THON
10/2009 – present
Collected donations and met with beneficiaries of the Penn State Dance Marathon charity
INCLUDE
HIGH
SCHOOL
INFORMATION IF
YOUR
FEEL YOU
NEED
MORE
INFO, OR
IF IT’S
EARLY IN
YOUR
COLLEGE
CAREER.
Vice-President, North Hills German Club
Organized charity events and managed other officers’ responsibilities
9/2007 – 6/2009
Music team member, Cornerstone United Methodist Church
Volunteered as electric bass player and sound board technician
7/2005 – 8/2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sears Holdings Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cashier/Merchandising and Customer Assistance
 Assisted customers in applying for Sears credit cards
 Processed sales, returns and customer service
 Maintained inventory and professional store appearance
Target Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot Attendant
 Completed merchandise sales with a diverse customer base
 Maintained professional store appearance
ING FACTS
(LIKE A
BLACK
BELT) CAN
BE INTERVIEW
GOLD!
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Treasurer, Calvary College Connection
Secured annual funding for this student group’s on-campus activities
INTEREST-
5/2010 – 8/2010
3/2008 – 10/2008
OFFICE SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Autodesk and statistics applications
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EDITING
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You have a resume, so where do you go next? Even before you have another person read
your resume (perhaps at the Career Enrichment Network!), it is always a good idea to seriously revise your own work. Here are some tips adapted from a handout given to interns
at the Career Enrichment Network itself!
SPACING
At the end of the day, it’s your resume, so you can format it at will. However,
here are a few conventional standards you may want to adhere to if you are applying for something more traditional.
Check:
• Is your top margin about 1”?
• Is your bottom margin about 0.75?
• Is your resume super text-heavy? If so, edit things down or remove some
details that are not as crucial
• Is there too much white space? If so, brainstorm to add more about yourself and you amazing experiences!
• Think about your audience! The resume samples in this book should help
you to see how resumes can be changed completely for different purposes.
REVIEWERS
Have you:
• Had at least one person look over your resume? This can be your roommate or your best friend, even!
• Had at least one professional look at your resume? Penn State provides
you with ample opportunities to do so; try Career Services, any connections you have in your field or one of us at the Career Enrichment Network!
• Had at least one older person look at your resume? Unless you know for
a fact that you are being recruited by 20-somethings, you want to make
sure that your resume does not offend the sensibilities of older professionals who may encounter your resume. Avoid colloquialisms and any
sort of slang!
FINALLY...
!
Remember, this is ultimately a short summary of who you are. Do not let
anyone else write your resume for you or leave your document feeling like someone
else wrote it for you– this will bite you when you are at your interviews and your
physical presence doesn’t match your paper one! Even if it means thinking a little bit
outside the box, make sure this document is thoroughly ‘you!’
BOOKLET PUT TOGETHER BY JULIA V. SCHRANK
FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS CAREER ENRICHMENT NETWORK