Resumes

First off…  The templates  The spelling mistakes  The Deans list  Summary of qualifications

Key Components  Heading  Objective  Education  Possible Relevant Coursework  Experience  Activities  Skills

Additional Components  Professional affiliations  Honors, awards and activities  Campus/community involvements  Leadership activities  Foreign language proficiency  Computer applications  Volunteer experiences  References (addendum to resume)

Formatting & Appearance  Make your name stand out with a bold, larger font size  Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman or Courier  Type Size: Point  White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper  Use a laser printer for best finish  Length should generally be one page unless you have extensive experience or graduate school work

Heading Includes contact information: –Top of the page –Name: large and bold –Address: street, town, state & zip code –Telephone number(s): with professional message – address: professional looking, check on a daily basis –Website (optional)

Sample Headings Mike Jones 1 Meadow Way Altamonte Springs, FL (407) Susan Williams Current AddressPermanent Address 325 Maple St 55 Sycamore Drive Orlando, FL 32837Miami, FL (407) (305) CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL  (407) 

CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL (407) 

Objective  Short  Specific  Type of position  Preferred work environment  Specialized skills  Tailor to each position  What you can do for the employer

Sample Objectives  To obtain an position in the Marketing industry  To work with a progressive Biomedical firm to develop a corporate outreach  Paralegal position with opportunity to conduct title searches and other research  Tax professional with a national accounting firm  Special Education position with Orange County Public Schools  Part-time legal assistant position with a law firm focusing on environmental issues

CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL (407)  OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic microbiology or related field.

Education  Educational institutions or specialized training programs you have attended  Name and location of the institution  Major, minor and area of concentration  Graduation or anticipated graduation date  GPA – if 3.2 or higher  Certifications and/or licensure related to employment goal  Relevant coursework and/or thesis may be included (or made an individual heading)

Samples of Education Section EDUCATIONUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL Bachelor of ScienceMay 2003 Major: Biology GPA: 3.5 Valencia Community CollegeOrlando, FL Associates of ArtsMay 2001 EDUCATIONUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL Master of Social WorkMay 2003 Bachelor of ScienceMay 2001 Major: Social Work Minor: Psychology

OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic microbiology or related field. EDUCATIONUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL Bachelor of ScienceMay 2003 Major: Biology GPA: 3.5 Relevant Courses: Medical MicrobiologyMolecular Genetics Microbiology PhysiologyImmunology Food MicrobiologyVirology CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL (407) 

Professional Experience  Related employment (full-time or part-time)  Internships (paid or unpaid)  Co-op  Summer jobs  Volunteer/Service learning  Senior projects or academic research

Samples of Experience Washington Mutual Orlando, FL Accounting InternMay – Aug 2003 Reviewed and corrected accounting entries, assisted with financial planning input and analysis, and generated reports. (Accounting corrections revealed nearly $50,000 in unpaid bills and mislaid funds.) University of Central Florida, College of Business Orlando, FL Graduate AssistantAug 2002 – present Assist in class preparation, update computer files, internet research, and other organizational functions Present workshops on resume writing and interviewing preparation Provide individual career guidance and academic advising

CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL (407)  OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic microbiology or related field. EDUCATION University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL Bachelor of ScienceMay 2003 Major: Biology, GPA: 3.5 Relevant Courses: Medical MicrobiologyMolecular Genetics Microbiology PhysiologyImmunology Food MicrobiologyVirology SKILLS Lab: Cell culture techniques, gram stain, spectroscopy, western blot Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access Language: Fluent in Spanish EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAtlanta, GA Microbiology InternMay – Aug 2002 Characterized LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to determine if genetic differences vary geographically Extracted RNA from mosquito field isolates infected with LaCrosse virus Performed RT/PCR on the isolated RNA Purified complementary DNA products Quantified DNA product using agarose gel electrophoresis

Samples of Additional Components PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association, member National Career Development Association, Secretary (Fall 2003) National Academic Advising Association, member HONORS, AWARDS and ACTIVITIES Florida Bright Futures Scholar Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Big Brothers Volunteer LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES President of Student Government Association Pledge Coordinator for Sigma Chi Fraternity Treasurer for UCF Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology

CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL (407)  OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic microbiology or related field. EDUCATIONUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL Bachelor of ScienceMay 2003 Major: Biology, GPA: 3.5 Relevant Courses: Medical MicrobiologyMolecular Genetics Microbiology PhysiologyImmunology Food MicrobiologyVirology SKILLSLab: Cell culture techniques, gram stain, spectroscopy, western blot Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Language: Fluent in Spanish EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GA Microbiology InternMay – Aug 2002 Characterized LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to determine if genetic differences vary geographically Extracted RNA from mosquito field isolates infected with LaCrosse virus Performed RT/PCR on the isolated RNA Purified complementary DNA products Quantified DNA product using agarose gel electrophoresis LEADERSHIP President of Student Government Association ACTIVITIESTreasurer for American Society for Microbiology Pledge Coordinator for Sigma Chi Fraternity

Relevant Skills  Coursework – special classes/projects  Employment  Internship / Co-op  Volunteer experience  Student leadership  Computer usage  Foreign language usage Gained through:

Samples of Skills Section SKILLSLanguage: Fluent in Spanish Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access SKILLS SUMMARY Detail oriented and well organized Excellent verbal and written communication Strong customer service focus Outgoing with a positive attitude Professional demeanor

References  Separate page that complements resume  Lists professional contacts who have direct knowledge of your skills and qualifications  References may include faculty, former employers, and internship supervisors  Obtain permission from references in advance and provide them with current resume

CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road  Orlando, FL (407)  REFERENCESDr. Robert Smith Chair, Biology Department University of Central Florida 4000 Central Florida Blvd Orlando, FL (407) Ms. Louise Parker Research Coordinator Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 101 Peachtree Center Atlanta, GA (404) Dr. Jonathan Hopkins National President American Society for Microbiology 1000 Dupont Circle Washington, DC (202)

Other  Paperclip  Coverletter, resume, references  Can you read it  What are you doing it for  Practice Interview

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