How To: Resume

By TRiO STEMBest

​How to:

Resumes ​

Resume: A document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments

Formatting:

• ​1 Page

• 10​-12 Point Font

• ​1" Margins

​Heading & Objective

Heading:

Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email

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Objectives:

Short, specific, and tailored to the position you are applying to

• Ex: To obtain a part-time work-study tutoring position working with students in STEM majors. ​

• School Name

• Location

• Anticipated Graduation

• GPA 3.0+​

Education:

Experience:

• ​Type of Experience:

  • Full-time/ Part-Time

  • Paid/Unpaid

  • Volunteer

  • Research

  • Service Learning

• Reverse Chronological Order: Current/ Most recent to least recent

• ​Include: Time of work, Responsibilities, Skills learned, and Accomplishments

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​Memberships:

Clubs/ Organizations

​​Additional Components

​Honors, Awards, Activities

Leadership Experiences​

Special Skills/

Certifications ​

Reminder:

Complete assignments in order to fulfill PRIME STEM requirements.​