Resume Writing 101 Barnabas Success Center Getting Started Make a list Education Clinical Rotations Jobs Volunteer Experiences Organizations/Activities/Leadership Roles Accomplishments/Awards Special training/Skills Not all categories.
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Resume
Writing 101
Barnabas Success Center
Getting Started
Make a list
Education
Clinical Rotations
Jobs
Volunteer Experiences
Organizations/Activities/Leadership Roles
Accomplishments/Awards
Special training/Skills
Not all categories have to be included.
Format
Start with a blank document.
Single space
Use font size 11 pt or12 pt. Use one, easy-toread font such as Times New Roman,
Garamond or Calibri.
Avoid graphics, color blocks, multiple fonts.
Include name, address, phone, and
professional email address at the top of the
page.
Ensure section headings are clearly
identifiable.
Format
Name & Contact Info
Objective
Use professional email, professional greeting
Use local address if looking in Dallas
Focus on what you will contribute
Do not focus on what you are looking for
1-2 sentences
Education
School name, location, degree, grad date
List most recent degree first
No not include HS (unless relevant to job)
List GPA if over 3.0
Format
Clinical
Name of rotation, location, hours/time
Skills learned, technology used, etc.
Job
Experience
Experience
Chronological order (most recent first)
Title, company name, location, dates
3-5 bulleted action statements
Begin with verbs, use past tense for the past
No full sentences (no “I” or “me”)
What else? (at your discretion)
Awards/Academic
Extracurricular
Leadership
Honors
activities/volunteer work
positions during college
“References
available upon request”
Beginner’s Tips
Be
consistent
In your use of punctuation, abbreviations, job titles, spacing, etc.
For example, abbreviate all state names the same way (MN, CA or Minn., Calif.),
Exercise
restraint
Fonts, bullet points, and other design elements
Limit
the length
One page (two at the most)
“The goal isn't to hit them over the head with everything you've ever done.
The goal is to get a job interview."
(Donlin, K. (2012). Three Little Resume Things. http://www.baylor.edu/careerservices/index.php?id=7996)
Things not to include:
Misspellings/extra
words/informal
language
Scholarships
Hobbies and personal information (age)
Insignificant short-term experience
Nominations/invitations to join
Final Reminders
Remember
Spell
your audience!
check
Print on high quality paper (no color)
Email as a PDF with your name as title
Cover Letter
Writing 101
Barnabas Success Center
Tips
CUSTOMIZE
to position
Similar format to resume
Proof read extensively
Don’t start all sentences with “I”
Focus on their mission, values, strengths
Use similar language to job describtion
Avoid sharing personal information
Content
3-4
paragraphs in length
Greeting: use name if known
1st paragraph: refer to specific position &
how you knew about it
2- 3rd paragraph: your experience/skills =
what they are looking for
Use concrete examples where possible
Conclusion: Next step & thank you!