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Chronological resume outline

First name (middle initial) Last name

Address:

Telephone:

 

E-Mail:

Objective

 

Example: Seeking an entry-level position in the financial services industry.
(Tell the employer what type of position you are seeking, or what skills you want to use, or the name and job number of the position as it is listed on the web site.)
 

Education

 

University name
Degree - do not abbreviate
Expected graduation date
 

 

Experience

 

Date

 Company name

Job title

List your experience chronologically with the most recent first. Include any experience that allowed you to use your relevant skills - internship, co-op, field service, etc. Use action words. Be specific about what you did. Always put the most important information first. List accomplishments, commendations.
 

Skills

Identify what you CAN do or have learned to do with your education and/or
experience. Where appropriate, be specific. Indicate areas of expertise.

Campus and community involvement
Memberships, volunteerism, offices held, leadership, etc.

References available upon request.
 

 

Career Center
Davidson Student Center, room 147
Ph: 706-569-3198
Fax: 706-569-3120
A department of Student Affairs

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