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Resume Resources

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Use the closest major city to where you are located.

Use a personal email address, not work or school. Make sure it is professional, nothing like sillymonster808@gmail.com

Pronouns are a great way to be inclusive and let the employer know how to refer to you.

Make a LinkedIn if you don't have one! You can get more descriptive about your experience and employers can find you through searches.

Title section is a great way to define yourself. If you are applying to a new type of role, include that title here. They should be easy to define. 1-3 titles is the sweet spot.

3-5 Sentences that outline your current work and goals in a future role. This is a great place to highlight ‘soft skills’ not listed in the bulletin points below.

Brief mission statement or org. description

3-5 quantitative bullet points about the responsibility of the role; be sure to use verbs to describe the work.

One sentence description of the program focusing on skillset

Remove graduation years and don't include GPA.

Write out degrees rather than listing BM, BA, etc.

General Resume Tips​

  • Change up your resume based on the job!

  • Don't include a headshot on your resume – it takes up space!

  • Don't make the font smaller than 10 pt

  • Use an easy-to-read font like Arial or Times New Roman

  • Canva is great, but it's best to format your resume on Google Docs or Microsoft Word

  • Don't use color! Oftentimes, employers will print your resume out, and using colors can be distracting or difficult to read

  • Always download your resume as a PDF before sending it to an employer–be sure the document has an appropriate title: yournameresume.pdf​

  • If you are not a student, don't include GPA or school clubs

  • If you have awards, you can include a separate section. Awards can include individual grants or accolades you have received relevant to the position you are applying for.

  • Write out acronyms on your resume. Oftentimes, hiring managers are not familiar with the role you are applying for. Make everything as clear and simple as you can.

Cover Letter Resources

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