Resume Tips

Remember that resume writing is not an exact science Review the attached samples to see these
suggestions applied to a resume.

Content
What comes first gets read first. The first third of the page should contain the information most
closely related and critical to the position you are targeting.
Know your audience specifically address the skills and abilities required for the type of job you want-
review the qualifications and requirements of the job or internship posting carefully.
Use key words and language from the posting in your descriptions as some organizations use resume
scanning software to narrow down their applicants (typically large organizations).
Consider using a summary of qualifications or profile at the top of your resume containing facts about
yourself that directly address the position you are targeting. Example: Five years sales experiences or
XML, C++, and Java. This concentrates the most critical information at the top of the page. Think of it
as your sales pitch the top reasons you are a good match for that specific position.
If you are in college to start your career or transition to a new field your education will likely be at the
top of the resume under the profile or qualifications section.
If you are transitioning to a new field or working professionally for the first time you may want to
create a Relevant Experience Section and an Other Experience section to highlight your career goals.
(Review the General Targeted Resume Example)
Relevant experience can (and should!) include related volunteer or internship work in the same
format as other work experience even if unpaid.
Little or no relevant work experience? Create a Relevant Projects Section using upper division course
projects to highlight skills and academic experience related to your career goals. (see resume
examples)
Your resume needs to be packed with accomplishments dont list your job duties, outline the action
you took, the goals you achieved, and the impact you had.
Include quantifiable results, i.e. Increased quarterly sales by 25%.
Focus on results and impact of your work on your workplace. Provided consistent customer service
resulting in.
If you have a higher GPA - include it for all colleges attended.
Dont forget to highlight your student leadership experience either working on campus, being
involved in clubs, ASWSUV. If you completed extensive projects and work in your student leadership it
may belong in your relevant experience section.
If you are a member of professional associations or attending professional trainings related to your
career
All resumes should have an Education Section and Experience Section, but there are many other
sections students use to highlight or organize their information in a targeted resume. Here are some
common sections: Relevant Projects, Relevant Experience, Other Experience, Professional
Development, Awards and Activities, Leadership, Technical Skills, Community Leadership, Volunteer
Experience.


Formatting
Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.
Your job search e-mail address should be your name or a variation not a cute or funny address. Not
bigpoppa@yahoo.com or sweetkisses@hotmail.com.
Brief is best. No more than one page for applicants entering a first career. Change your margins to
Narrow or .5 for more space. Avoid templates (they often waste space).
If you are writing a Federal Resume please see the specific information in the examples section.
Use solid bullet points to set off your accomplishments avoid using paragraphs.
Begin each new bullet point with an action verb see attached list. No I on your resume.
Your formatted heading and font should be the same on all written materials resume, cover letter,
and references.
Select a conservative font style such as CG Omega, Tahoma, Palatino or Arial.
Font size should be 10 to 12-point; your name should be 14 or 16-point font.
When in doubt spell it out avoid abbreviations.
Spell out numbers ten and lower (excluding dates and GPA).


Once you have a draft
Have others review your resume or set it down for several hours and come back to it with fresh eyes.
Use spell check but do not rely on it. It does not identify:
Grammar errors
Misspelled proper names (company names, employer contact names)
Check Career Services Website www.vancouver.wsu.edu/career for upcoming Walk-In Hours and/or
Resume Labs so you can have your resume reviewed.
Its helpful to bring a job or internship posting to a walk-in review/resume lab related to your career
goals so we can see how you have tailored your materials and give more specific critiques.

















Action Verbs
Management skills Communication skills Clerical or detailed skills
administered
analyzed
assigned
consolidated
coordinated
delegated
developed
directed
evaluated
executed
improved
organized
oversaw
planned
prioritized
produced
recommended
reviewed
strengthened
supervised
addressed
authored
corresponded
developed
directed
drafted
edited
enlisted
formulated
influenced
interpreted
mediated
moderated
motivated
negotiated
persuaded
promoted
publicized
recruited
wrote
approved
arranged
catalogued
classified
collected
compiled
dispatched
inspected
monitored
operated
prepared
organized
prepared
processed
purchased
recorded
retrieved
screened
specified
validated
Research skills
clarified
collected
critiqued
diagnosed
evaluated
examined
extracted
identified
inspected
interpreted
interviewed
investigated
organized
reviewed
summarized
surveyed
systematized
Technical skills
assembled
built
calculated
computed
designed
devised
engineered
fabricated
maintained
operated
overhauled
programmed
remodeled
repair
solved
trained
upgraded
Teaching skills
adapted
advised
coached
communicated
coordinated
developed
enabled
encouraged
evaluated
explained
facilitated
guided
informed
initiated
instructed
persuaded
stimulated
Financial skills Creative skills

Helping skills
administered
allocated
analyzed
appraised
audited
balanced
budgeted
calculated
computed
developed
forecasted
managed
planned
projected
researched
acted
conceptualized
created
designed
developed
established
illustrated
instituted
integrated
introduced
originated
performed
planned
revitalized
shaped
assessed
assisted
clarified
coached
counseled
demonstrated
diagnosed
educated
expedited
facilitated
familiarized
guided
referred
rehabilitated
represented





Parry Cooper
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, WA 98686 parry_cooper@wsu.edu (360) 546-8888


OBJECTIVE: Accounting Internship Spring 2015

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting Expected May 2015
Washington State University Vancouver
Overall GPA 3.6, Accounting GPA 3.72 CPA exam eligible May 2016
Honors:
Presidents Honor Roll
Chancellors Entrance Scholarship (for outstanding academic performance)
Foster Endowed Scholarship (awarded for ongoing academic achievement and involvement)

RELEVANT PROJECT

Project Title (create a title meaningful to the outside world) WSU Vancouver
Name of Class Semester
Use bullets beginning with action verbs describing the project. Remember to think of your audience as someone
who knows nothing about what you accomplished or about your class at WSU.
Include any technical/computer skills you used, data analysis techniques or concepts.
When describing a group project make sure to emphasize specifically how YOU contributed to the project.

Project Title (create a title meaningful to the outside world) WSU Vancouver
Name of Class Semester
What was the result? Did you present your work? Where and to whom?
Highlight business skills you demonstrated: teamwork, collaboration, analysis, market research, customer
relationship management, writing skills, communication, presenting data, problem- solving, leadership
Be discrete and maintain confidentiality, you may not be able to identify the company you are consulting, but you
want to give the reader an idea of what the project entailed but using generic identifiers such as local non-profit or
local manufacturing company. Each project should only have about 3 explanatory bullets.

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Intern, Perkins & Co. Accounting Firm, Vancouver, WA Summer 2014
Maintained, analyzed and reconciled all accounts on a monthly basis.
Reported organizations finances to management, and offered suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies
and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Assisted in the preparation of supporting schedules for auditors.
Analyzed and prepared income and expense accruals.

Server, Applebees Bar and Grill, Vancouver, WA J une 2011-August 2013
Promoted from hostess to server within one month and Received Top Sales Person Award J uly 2011
Selected to train new representatives functioning as lead trainer, providing ongoing guidance and constructive
feedback which increased trainee retention

Assistant Manager/Staff Instructor, The Source Climbing Gym, Vancouver, WA March 2010 - May 2011
Hired, trained, and scheduled 14 employees.
Assisted customers with purchases of gym memberships resulting in top sales for the gym.
Exceeded monthly sales quotas for merchandise and memberships each month.

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Member, Institute of Management Accountants/Beta Alpha Psi, WSU Vancouver, 2013-Present
Team Member, Disc Golf WSU Vancouver, Team Member, 2012-present
Teen Mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 2013-2014

Jack Dawson
123 Sunshine Drive, Vancouver, WA 98662 (360)555-0000 j.dawson@gmail.com

PROFILE

Proven Track record of analyzing requirements and building software to meet these needs.
Sun workstations, UNIX, Cadence design tools (Analog Artist and Virtuoso).
Design of multi-market logic families of integrated circuit devices on CMOS and BICMOS processes.
Capable in use of PC and UNIX tools for project documentation.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin
Three years of experience working effectively in teams in an academic and work setting

Programming languages and proficiencies include:

Languages: C/C ++, J ava, Python, MySQL, SQLite, Operating Systems, Windows, Ubuntu Linux, MAC OS
Applications: LaTeX, GIT, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Expected: May 2015
Washington State University Vancouver GPA: 3.33

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

C and Assembly Language Term Project
Fall 2013
Washington State University Vancouver
Add one or two bullets about the specifics of the project and the skills you used.

Software Engineering Intern May 2012 to August 2013
Hewlett-Packard Corporation Vancouver, Washington
Team member of the Open Enterprise Solutions Group.
Tested enhancements to A+software for distributed systems management.
Served as departmental Linux Systems Administrator.
Developed prototype of new product enhancement for A+which serves as an extension of the off-site
system management modeling tool. Programs were written in J ava and C++.

Computer Science Summer Institute Program Participant Summer 2012
Intel Hillsboro, Oregon
Training in Python, UNIX, J avaScript, App Engine, HTML, CSS
Developed and launched web application in team of three, presented to Google engineers and peers

Technical Assistant II September 2013 Present
Bonneville Power Administration Vancouver, Washington
Work towards developing an algorithm to detect power line faults
Collaborate with students and professors to interpret large data sets
Work, coordinate, and plan with an external team of electrical engineers at Oregon Institute of
Technology

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative September 2013 Present
Target Vancouver, Washington

EMILY ROEBLING
1439 SW Washington Way Vancouver, Washington 98686
(360) 333-4444 e.roebling@email.wsu.edu

OBJECTIVE: Seeking an electrical engineering internship

SUMMARY
Solid understanding of electrical engineering, semiconductor devices and renewable energy principles.
IEEE, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, student member
Tireless work ethic, maintaining a 3.7 GPA while working as much as 30 hours a week
Proven track record of responsibility and leadership demonstrated in civilian positions and the US Air Force
Six years of experience communicating effectively in teams in the work place

EDUCATION

Washington State University Vancouver, Vancouver, WA
Bachelor of Science in El ectrical Engineering Expected May 2015, Cumulative GPA: 3.3

Relevant Coursework: Digital Systems Design, Silicon Integrated Circuit Design Technology, Nanotechnology for
Semiconductor and Renewable Energy Applications

United States Air Force Academy, Electrical Engineering Summers 2008-2010 Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Academically ranked 12th out of 1000 cadets at time of honorable discharge

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Evaporative Cooler, WSU Vancouver, Spring 2014
Designed, built and tested an evaporative cooler using xyz techniques.
Add another bullet or two about skills used in the project and results.

Second Proj ect Here, WSU Vancouver, Fall 2013
Make sure to use details of the project if it is a team project focus on what you accomplished as a team member.
If you presented work to the class or as part of a poster fair make sure to add this information.

LEADERSHIP

Cadet, Active Duty, United States Ai r Force, USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO June 2008-Jul y 2010
Cumulative Overall Performance Average (OPA): 3.25
Chief Clerk, Fall 2008 charged with leading 3rd Class Cadets in my squadron in performing their duties to standard
Secret Clearance gained from Combat Survival Training
Basic Cadet Training, Recognition, Combat Survival Training (CST), Parachuting, Gliding

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Carpenter/General Laborer, Byrd Construction, Longview WA Summer 2010
Developed a solid understanding of design and construction
Implemented design elements into construction projects, gaining valuable insight into the implementation phase of
projects

Customer Service Representative, DirecTV, Portl and OR Jul y 2010 August 2011
Used problem solving and communication skills to effectively address customer questions and concerns an ranked in
top 10% in new service sales and upgrades out of a staff of 65

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Falcon Club, 2011 2012
Served as Big Brother for a young teen and participated in various events with the club.

Jane Goodall

5649 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555-6721 jane.goodall@email.wsu.edu


Profile
Excellent work ethic shown through working and maintaining high academic achievement
Demonstrated ability in coordinating volunteers and staff in event planning
Solid writing skills (see online portfolio for work samples)
Experienced in creating work and managing data through Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Enthusiastic team member who enjoys motivating others in working toward a common goal

Education

Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Science Expected May 2015
Washington State University Vancouver GPA: 3.5

Awards : K. Smith Scholarship awarded for continued academic excellence

Relevant Experience

Community Outreach Intern Vancouver, WA
Humane Society of SW Washington Oct. 2012-J uly 2014
Participated in organization of various events such as the Puppy Parade resulting in raising $10,000
for local homeless pets. Created and maintained schedule of 30 volunteers and staff.
Brainstormed fundraising ideas and increasing new membership which led to creating an information
booth at local grocery store. 20 new members recruited due to this community outreach effort.
Effectively worked as a team with diverse community members and staff.

Research Intern Vancouver, WA
OHSU, Oregon National Primate Research Center Summer 2011
Assisted with duties such as cleaning enclosures, preparing enrichment materials and general facility
maintenance.
Collected data related to primate behavior under different experimental conditions.
Gathered and reported data through Excel to faculty researcher.
Learned how to use software specifically designed for behavioral observation and statistical methods.
Conducted and summarized literature review of previous related studies.

Other Experience

Server Vancouver, WA
Who Song and Larrys Sept. 2008-Present
Promoted from hostess to server within 3 months, trained 3 other servers.
Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking abilities in a high volume restaurant.
Received server of the month award, consistently met or exceeded sales goals.

Synergy Construction, Laborer, Vancouver WA May 06-J une 07
Vancouver Community Pool, Life Guard, Vancouver WA Summers 2004, 2005

Activities
Member, Environmental Science and Sustainability Club, WSU Vancouver 2009-Present
Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2008-Present

Meghan Jones
mjones@vancouver.wsu.edu
(360) 502-4888
200 S.E. Mill Plain
Vancouver, WA 98224


EDUCATION

Washington State University Vancouver Expected Graduation Date May 2017
Bachelor of Arts Humanities, focus in English and Human Development

EXPERIENCE

YMCA Summer Camp Kelso, WA
Camp Counselor Summer 2015

Coordinated sports and arts activities for elementary school-aged children
Communicated with parents to maintain positive behavioral changes at home
Scheduled daily activities, planning curriculum and rewards to maintain positive camper
morale

Smith Family Longview, WA
Child Care Provider September 2013-June 2014
Performed after school child care duties for elementary school aged children
Kept children safe and entertained
Supervised childrens safety, nutrition and activities


Starbucks Longview, WA
Barista May 2012-August 2013

Provide quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by following all
recipe standards
Delivered customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude
Maintained a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep
store operating and set a positive example for the shift team.
Trained new employees on Starbucks policies, procedures, and point of sale programs

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Cougars for the Cure Member, 2013-present
Kelso School District Volunteer Tutor, 2011-2013
Kelso High School Tennis Player, District Champion, 2012
Kelso High School DECA officer, 2013

Your Name (Largest words on page)
Street Address
City, State and Zip
E-mail / phone number


OBJECTIVE: Seeking name of position at name of company.
(This section is optional; keep it brief and to the point)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS (also optional)

These should be specific and objective things about yourself such as and should directly speak to the job or
internship you are applying for:
Top sales award recipient
Three years management experience
Language fluency
Computer/Technology skills
Familiar with the principles of


EDUCATION

You may or may not list your Associates degree, it will depend on resume space and if it adds to the
position you are applying to
List highest degree from WSU - list the expected graduation month and year for degrees in progress
GPA if above 3.5
Here you may also list honors, and accomplishments.
Relevant projects: You may want to include details of relevant class projects or fieldwork. Internships can
go under experience section. Be sure to use course name rather than numbers.
It is best to only list schools from which you will earn a degree. No High School.

EXPERIENCE

Title Date of Employment
Name of Company City, State
List all of your work experience starting with your most recent experience first.
Quantify results and accomplishments, not just responsibilities held.
Keep resume to one page if possible. Use 10-12 point font and approximately one inch margins.
Start each new statement with an action verb and avoid using duties were or responsible for.
Employers will often scan for keywords in your resume that apply to the criteria in their job description.
Research jobs that interest you and use the relevant key words to support your experience.

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

List organizations or clubs you are involved with and belong to that relate to your job objective.
Languages spoken, foreign travel, volunteer experience.
Include information that relates to the position or the interest of the company, i.e. running / NIKE.
Do not list references on your resume bring a separate reference sheet to your interview.

Yulia Klymenko
5649 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555-6721 yulia.klymenko@email.wsu.edu

Profile
Excellent work ethic shown through working and maintaining high academic achievement
3 years of experience in customer service and working to resolve issues and solve problems
Experience managing data and creating reports through Microsoft Word Excel and Power Point
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote, Access, Visio, Project
Microsoft SQL, HTML, Basic Java

Education
Washington State University Vancouver
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Expected May 2014
Major : Management Information Systems GPA: 3.5
Presidents Honor Roll

RELEVANT PROJECT

Project Title (create a title meaningful to the outside world)
WSU Vancouver: Name of Class Semester/Year
Use bullets beginning with action verbs describing the project. Remember to think of your audience as someone who
knows nothing about what you accomplished or about your class at WSU. What were the results?
Include any technical/computer skills you used, data analysis techniques or concepts.
When describing a group project make sure to emphasize specifically how YOU contributed to the project.
Highlight business skills you demonstrated: project management, collaboration, analysis, market research, customer
relationship management, writing skills, communication, presenting data, problem- solving, leadership

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Help Desk Technical Support Intern, Clark Public Utilities Oct 2013-Present
Vancouver, WA
Provide assistance and troubleshooting assessment to customers and employees.
Install new personal computer systems and reviews, monitor and upgrade existing personal computer systems.
Maintain existing hardware and software.
Work directly with end-users, researching areas of challenge and work through problems with helpdesk callers.

Technology Assistant, Information Technology, WSU Vancouver Academic Year 2013-2014
Vancouver, WA
Provided technical assistance to faculty and students in computer lab with 55 PCs and 5 printers.
Troubleshoot problems with computers and other equipment; assist users with full utilization of available hardware and
software.
Assist with inventory of software licensing; track and control loaning of technology equipment to school personnel.

Other Experience

Server, Who Song and Larrys September 2011-Present
Vancouver, WA
Promoted from hostess to server within 3 months, trained 3 other servers
Received server of the month award, consistently met or exceeded sales goals.

Laborer, Synergy Construction May 2010-June 2011
Vancouver WA
Executed site-based construction projects with tight deadlines

Leadership and Activities

Member, MIS Club WSU Vancouver 2012-Present
Participant, Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2011-Present

Jenny Nguyen
777 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555-6721 mark.smith@gmail.com

Objective: Seeking an xyz internship for summer 2014

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts/Science in your major Expected May 2016
Focus: Be sure to include any minor or focus you are completing GPA : 3.5
Washington State University Vancouver

Relevant classes: If you are applying to an internship you may want to include relevant classes you have taken. Once
you are applying to a job no need to include unless they are above and beyond what is typical for that major.

RELEVANT PROJECTS

Project Title WSU Vancouver
Name of Class Semester
Adding relevant projects is a great way to target your resume and you can add them in addition to any relevant
experience you have.
Some students may not have any relevant experience yet and may only have relevant projects listed.
You can even add a relevant research paper you wrote if it applies to the job or internship.

Project Title WSU Vancouver
Name of Class Semester
Use bullets beginning with action verbs describing the project make sure to use specificsfor example any
type of technical/computer skills you used.
Make sure to emphasize specifically how YOU contributed to the project if it was a group project.
What was the resultdid you present project?
Use the job or internship description to help you determine which skills to highlight.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, student club, WSU Vancouver 2013-present
Add a bullet here to describe involvement with the club.
You can also add titles of any outside professional development presentations or conferences your attend. Be
sure to include dates. This is an optional section on your resume.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Server Vancouver, WA
Who Song and Larrys September 12-Present
Promoted from hostess to server within 3 months, trained 3 other servers.
Demonstrated excellent multi-tasking abilities in a high volume restaurant.
Received server of the month award, consistently met or exceeded sales goals.

Synergy Construction, Laborer, Vancouver WA May 2011-June 2014
Vancouver Community Pool, Life Guard, Vancouver WA Summers 2009, 2010

ACTIVITIES
Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2010-Present
Volunteer, Stream Team, Vancouver Washington 2012-present

Chris Franklin

5649 N Sunny Street Vancouver, WA 98686 (360) 555-6721 chris.franklin@email.wsu.edu


Objective: Seeking an elementary school position in 4
th
or 5
th
grade

Profile:
Over 3 years of working with students in a teaching or mentor role
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and use of Social Media
Some other specific highlight/specialization/strength you have!
Bilingual English and Spanish

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Education Expected May 2015
Washington State University Vancouver GPA 3.5
Awards : K.Smith Scholarship awarded for continued academic excellence

Washington State Teaching Certificate Expected May 2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, 5
th
grade Vancouver, WA
Vancouver Middle School Sept Dec 2014
Developed curriculum and taught for a class of 26 culturally diverse students.
Utilized Cambournes conditions of learning to create learning environment.
Created professional learning communities and used integrated instruction.
Incorporated successful classroom management using xyz theory of behavior management.
Interacted effectively with parents and collaborated with other teachers and staff.
Created a social media campaign with the class to raise awareness of healthy eating.

Volunteer Tutor Vancouver, WA
Child Tutoring Organization Summer 2013
Tutored children ages 8-14 individually and in small groups on reading and math.

Camp Counselor Olympia, WA
Superfun Summer Camp Summers 2011, 2012
Camp counselor for campers ages 12-15, leader for a group of 15 campers.
Created a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Planned daily activities for my core group of campers that focused on exercise and teamwork.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In-service: Creating a Culturally Aware and Anti-Bias Classroom, Vancouver Middle School 2014

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Server, Who Song and Larrys September September 10- present
Synergy Construction, Laborer, Vancouver WA May 2009-J une 2010
Vancouver Community Pool, Life Guard, Vancouver WA Summers 2005, 2006

ACTIVITIES
Member, Education Club, WSU Vancouver 2011-Present
Salmon Creek Indoor Sports Adult Soccer League 2008-Present