Resumes Resumes often serve as your initial contact with employers and are the most critical item in determining whether or not you will obtain an interview. It is a brief “advertisement” of your skills, knowledge, and relevant experience. If you are seeking positions across industries, you may need to have several versions of your resume specific to each type of job you are seeking. Ideally your resume should emphasize your strong points while expressing your uniqueness and individuality. Therefore, you should present yourself clearly, succinctly, and confidently. Use the suggestions here to develop your resume and consult the samples provided to gather ideas
OBJECTIVE: • One or two concise, easy-to- read statements focusing on the type of position you are seeking, the skills you want to utilize, and or the tasks in which you want to become involved. • Avoid cliches or jargon, such as, “To contribute to the profitability of an employer” or “A challenging position offering opportunity for growth and advancement.” EDUCATION: • List degrees in reverse chron- ological order—most recent first. Keep the information easy to scan. • You may want to include details relevant to the job you are seeking, such as courses, special projects, a minor or area of emphasis, etc. • Education Abroad experiences should also be listed here as well. Use the same format as your Penn State entry. • Most employers expect to see your GPA (either overall, major or both).
Need some help? Resume Workshops Workshops are offered throughout each semester. No sign-up is required. See the schedule of dates, times, and locations on the Career Services website at studentaffairs.psu.edu/career. Also, an online resume workshop is available year-round through ANGEL. Resume Review and Feedback Drop-In Counselors can review your resume on a first-come, first-serve basis, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semester in the Bank of America Career Services Center.
Resume Examples The resumes on pages 23-27 are examples of different ways good resumes have been written. Additional resume examples are located on our website and in the Career Information Center, in the Bank of America Career Services Center
Appearance of Your Resume Length • One page is the most common length, because most students lack sufficient experience for two pages. Individuals with added experience and/or degrees may need a two-page resume to present the relevant details adequately. • Resume length may also vary by career field. Consult with professionals in your field and/or Career Services Counselors to discuss the resume length best for your situation.
Margins • One inch margins all around are recom mended to keep your resume from looking cluttered with text. • Half inch margins may be acceptable if necessary, but no smaller.
Font • Use a plain type face, such as Arial or Times New Roman • Font size should be between 10 and 12 points. • Headings and/or your name may be emphasized by using a larger font size. • Asterisks, bullets, underlining, boldface type and italics should be used only to make the document easier to read.
Spacing • Use consistent spacing throughout your resume for a pleasing presentation. • Bullet points should be single-spaced. • Allow enough space between headings to show that a new section has begun.
OBJECTIVE: • One or two concise, easy-to- read statements focusing on the type of position you are seeking, the skills you want to utilize, and or the tasks in which you want to become involved. • Avoid cliches or jargon, such as, “To contribute to the profitability of an employer” or “A challenging position offering opportunity for growth and advancement.” EDUCATION: • List degrees in reverse chron- ological order—most recent first. Keep the information easy to scan. • You may want to include details relevant to the job you are seeking, such as courses, special projects, a minor or area of emphasis, etc. • Education Abroad experiences should also be listed here as well. Use the same format as your Penn State entry. • Most employers expect to see your GPA (either overall, major or both).
Need some help? Resume Workshops Workshops are offered throughout each semester. No sign-up is required. See the schedule of dates, times, and locations on the Career Services website at studentaffairs.psu.edu/career. Also, an online resume workshop is available year-round through ANGEL. Resume Review and Feedback Drop-In Counselors can review your resume on a first-come, first-serve basis, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semester in the Bank of America Career Services Center.
Resume Examples The resumes on pages 23-27 are examples of different ways good resumes have been written. Additional resume examples are located on our website and in the Career Information Center, in the Bank of America Career Services Center
Appearance of Your Resume Length • One page is the most common length, because most students lack sufficient experience for two pages. Individuals with added experience and/or degrees may need a two-page resume to present the relevant details adequately. • Resume length may also vary by career field. Consult with professionals in your field and/or Career Services Counselors to discuss the resume length best for your situation.
Margins • One inch margins all around are recom mended to keep your resume from looking cluttered with text. • Half inch margins may be acceptable if necessary, but no smaller.
Font • Use a plain type face, such as Arial or Times New Roman • Font size should be between 10 and 12 points. • Headings and/or your name may be emphasized by using a larger font size. • Asterisks, bullets, underlining, boldface type and italics should be used only to make the document easier to read.
Spacing • Use consistent spacing throughout your resume for a pleasing presentation. • Bullet points should be single-spaced. • Allow enough space between headings to show that a new section has begun.
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