![]() Order: In each section, list information in reverse chronological order (put your most recent experience first).Numbers: Use numerals for numbers (6 instead of six 30% instead of thirty percent) to make them stand out.Bullet Points: Aim for 2–5 bullets per experience.Format: Use bolding and italics for emphasis and to help the reader quickly scan your résumé.Alignment: Use left alignment don’t justify the text.Spacing: Single-spaced lines are acceptable, but use double-spaced lines between sections and experiences.Margins: 0.5–1 inches on all sides ideal margin width is 0.75 inches.Fonts: Easy-to-read fonts include Arial, Book Antiqua, Calibri, Cambria, Centaur, Century Gothic, Garamond, Helvetica, Palatino Linotype, and Times New Roman.Font Size: 10–12 point for body of résumé-use the same size throughout 14–24 point for your name.Length: 1 page for under-graduate students 2 pages for graduate students.Before writing a résumé, identify what skills employers value by reviewing job descriptions of careers that interest you. Your résumé is an overview of your education, experiences, and skills and is used to market your strengths to potential employers. Sample #11 - highlights student production experience (PDF).Sample #10 - highlights student athlete experience (PDF).Sample #9 - highlights social policy experience (PDF).Sample #8 - highlights liberal arts & academic projects (PDF).Sample #7 - highlights music involvement (PDF).Sample #6 - highlights journalism experience (PDF).Sample #5 - highlights government & political experience (PDF).Sample #4 - highlights bullet points showing results, impact & value (PDF).Sample #3 - highlights engineering experience (PDF).Sample #2 - highlights how to use numbers/quantify (PDF).Sample #1 - highlights both high school & college experience (PDF).Post Undergraduate Undergrad Survey Overview. ![]() Post Undergraduate Undergrad Survey ExpandPost Undergraduate Undergrad Survey Submenu.Marketing Yourself- International Students.International Student Career Guide Overview.International Student Career Guide ExpandInternational Student Career Guide Submenu.Career Resources for First Generation and/or Low Income Students.Career Resources for Undocumented Students.Career Resources for Students with Disabilities.Identity-based Career Resources Overview.Identity-based Career Resources ExpandIdentity-based Career Resources Submenu. ![]()
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