Ofīce of Career Advising & Development
CREATING YOUR RESUME
AND COVER LETTER
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Taking the īrst steps in creating a resume and cover letter is a huge accomplishment. You will īnd
as you move through the process you will REFLECT on your past and current experiences and your
future possibilities. Crafting a well-written resume and cover letter will allow you to EXPLORE all the
opportunities that are waiting for you. Right now you are taking a necessary step in PREPARING your
application documents in order to meet the opportunities as they arise. Well-written documents will
give you the conīdence and ability to PURSUE your career aspirations.
Go āPhins! You got this.
The Ofīce of Career Advising and Development
Resume and Cover Letter Guide Overview Video
Resume and Cover Letter Guide Deeper Dive Video
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Creating Your Resume .......................................................3
Power Verbs .......................................................................5
Part-time Job Experience ...................................................6
Resume Screening Software ..............................................7
Resume: Freshman/Sophomore Example ..........................8
Resume: Junior/ Senior Example .......................................9
Resume: Senior Business Example ..................................10
Resume: Biology Example ...............................................11
Resume: Rising Junior Nursing Example .........................12
Resume: Occupational Therapy Example ........................13
Resume: Accounting Example .........................................14
CV Use vs. Resume ..........................................................15
CV Physician Assistant Example ......................................16
CV Chemistry Example .....................................................19
Resume Checklist .............................................................21
Creating Your Cover Letter ...............................................22
Cover Letter Content ........................................................23
Cover Letter Examples .....................................................24
Emailing Your Cover Letter and Resume .........................26
Table of Contents
REPP
REFLECT - On your past and
present experiences and goals.
EXPLORE - Look at a wide range of
possibilities of where you want your
resume to be seen or discovered.
PREPARE - Utilize ALL resources
available to you (in addition to this
guide) to craft your document.
PURSUE - Once your professional
document has been refined and
critiqued, be bold and apply to
many positions or programs that
fit with your interests, values and
goals.
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CREATING YOUR RESUME
1st DRAFT:
LIST all activities, experiences (paid and unpaid), dates
(month & year only), city, state per each experience
ORGANIZE into basic categories; education, awards, internships,
work experience, volunteer, skills/certiīcations
CUSTOMIZE your basic categories or labels if possible,
for more impact;
Examples:
Basic Category vs. Customized Categories
Internships Marketing Internships or Human Services Internships
Experience Health care Related Experience, Teacher Collaborator Experience
Activities Campus Leadership and Involvement
2nd DRAFT:
LAYOUT each category or section in order of relevance and/or the most recent experience
īrst (consider your audience). Education section (for undergraduates) will lead
your resume under your heading/contact information.
CRAFT bullet points for each experience.
TIPS Refer to the Power Verb list on page 5.
Avoid listing just tasks.
Include your impact/contribution or purpose with each bullet point description.
Examples:
Basic Bullet Point vs. Effective Bullet Points
Dimani Law Firm, Syracuse, NY January 2021- Present
Receptionist
Before
ā
Answered phones
vs.
After
ā
Answer preliminary questions and ask clarifying questions to best
recommend appropriate resource
CAREER FACT:
Employers review
resumes for
6 seconds or less
Formula for resume descriptions:
Power verb + Project + Result = Stronger Bullet Point
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CREATING YOUR RESUME
2nd continued
FORMAT your document.
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DO NOT USE A TEMPLATE: create an original document
Use a font size of 10-12 for content, and larger 12-14 font for categories
ā
BOLD your name and use large font size (14-16) format
ā
Utilize underline, and italicize to create a consistent format and to ensure key
information stands out. Use your creativity to make your document easy to read.
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Utilize spacing between categories, (avoid double spacing the entire document).
Do not crowd content, but also evaluate for excessive blank space. Check out
this video for tips on formatting a resume to one page.
FINAL DRAFT:
FINAL DRAFT RESOURCES AND TIPS
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Attend Drop In Hours during the semester for a resume check.
ā¢ Have others critique your resume (including Career Advising).
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Make an appointment in Handshake.
and Why You Should Use It
Once your resume is ready to be viewed by organizations and employers, be sure to upload this
document to your Handshake account. Handshake is free for you to use where you can īnd
internships, part-time, full-time opportunities. Please review some FAQs regarding Handshake.
Why should I make a Handshake account if I already have a LinkedIn account?
ā¢ Handshake has the most opportunities for students and new college grads of any job platform,
and is the only one that lets employers recruit speciīcally at your school
ā¢ All the jobs are posted just for students, which means you arenāt competing against
professionals with 5-plus years of experience. No experience required.
Why should I īll out my Handshake proīle?
ā¢ Handshake will give you personalized job recommendations based on the information you
provide on your proīle ā so you can īnd jobs and internships that are right for you.
ā¢ Recruiters are īve times more likely to proactively reach out to you with job opportunities and
event invitations if your proīle is complete.
Go to Building Your Proīle in Handshake to assist you with maximizing your Handshake proīle and visibility
to employers and organizations.
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POWER VERBSPOWER VERBS
Analyzed
Assessed
Adapted
Cataloged
Coded
Compiled
Consolidated
Critiqued
Deīned
Diagnosed
Diversiīed
Evaluated
Examined
Identiīed
Investigated
Judged
Researched
Strategized
Analyzed
Assessed
Adapted
Cataloged
Coded
Compiled
Consolidated
Critiqued
Deīned
Diagnosed
Diversiīed
Evaluated
Examined
Identiīed
Investigated
Judged
Researched
Strategized
THINKING/ANALYSIS: THINKING/ANALYSIS:
Conveyed
Drafted
Edited
Emphasized
Illustrated
Informed
Instructed
Marketed
Persuaded
Presented
Promoted
Publicized
Reported
Responded
Summarized
Translated
Verbalized
Wrote
Conveyed
Drafted
Edited
Emphasized
Illustrated
Informed
Instructed
Marketed
Persuaded
Presented
Promoted
Publicized
Reported
Responded
Summarized
Translated
Verbalized
Wrote
COMMUNICATION: COMMUNICATION:
Conceived
Conceptualized
Created
Developed
Innovated
Invented
Pioneered
Proposed
Conceived
Conceptualized
Created
Developed
Innovated
Invented
Pioneered
Proposed
CREATIVITY: CREATIVITY:
Accomplished
Completed
Created
Developed
Engineered
Established
Exceeded
Generated
Inīuenced
Instituted
Launched
Reached
Resolved
Solidiīed
Solved
Structured
Strengthened
Succeeded
Accomplished
Completed
Created
Developed
Engineered
Established
Exceeded
Generated
Inīuenced
Instituted
Launched
Reached
Resolved
Solidiīed
Solved
Structured
Strengthened
Succeeded
EFFECTIVENESS: EFFECTIVENESS:
Enhanced
Expanded
Expedited
Improved
Increased
Perfected
Recommended
Redesigned
Reorganized
Repositioned
Restored
Restructured
Revised
Revitalized
Simpliīed
Transformed
Updated
Upgraded
Enhanced
Expanded
Expedited
Improved
Increased
Perfected
Recommended
Redesigned
Reorganized
Repositioned
Restored
Restructured
Revised
Revitalized
Simpliīed
Transformed
Updated
Upgraded
IMPROVEMENT: IMPROVEMENT:
Administered
Advised
Challenged
Coached
Coordinated
Created
Delegated
Directed
Eliminated
Encouraged
Founded
Guided
Headed
Hired
Hosted
Initiated
Led
Managed
Mentored
Ofīciated
Orchestrated
Oversaw
Presided
Supervised
Administered
Advised
Challenged
Coached
Coordinated
Created
Delegated
Directed
Eliminated
Encouraged
Founded
Guided
Headed
Hired
Hosted
Initiated
Led
Managed
Mentored
Ofīciated
Orchestrated
Oversaw
Presided
Supervised
LEADERSHIP: LEADERSHIP:
Advocated
Collaborated
Connected
Consulted
Counseled
Demonstrated
Educated
Energized
Engaged
Enlisted
Facilitated
Greeted
Interviewed
Mediated
Motivated
Negotiated
Partnered
Recruited
Rehabilitated
Represented
Taught
Trained
Tutored
United
Welcomed
Advocated
Collaborated
Connected
Consulted
Counseled
Demonstrated
Educated
Energized
Engaged
Enlisted
Facilitated
Greeted
Interviewed
Mediated
Motivated
Negotiated
Partnered
Recruited
Rehabilitated
Represented
Taught
Trained
Tutored
United
Welcomed
INTERPERSONAL: INTERPERSONAL:
Organized
Planned
Prepared
Processed
Recorded
Scheduled
Standardized
Systematized
Organized
Planned
Prepared
Processed
Recorded
Scheduled
Standardized
Systematized
ORGANIZATIONAL: ORGANIZATIONAL:
Assembled
Built
Constructed
Delivered
Designed
Distributed
Fixed
Operated
Rebuilt
Repaired
Assembled
Built
Constructed
Delivered
Designed
Distributed
Fixed
Operated
Rebuilt
Repaired
HANDS-ON: HANDS-ON:
Eliminated
Modiīed
Monitored
Obtained
Performed
Received
Recognized
Reduced
Regulated
Retrieved
Eliminated
Modiīed
Monitored
Obtained
Performed
Received
Recognized
Reduced
Regulated
Retrieved
SAVINGS: SAVINGS:
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PART-TIME JOB EXPERIENCE
Many students have a difīcult time talking about the skills they developed during various part-time jobs and
hesitate to include them on their resumes, fearing employers wonāt take that experience as seriously
as full-time, professional positions. Although some part-time experiences seem irrelevant, it is important
to remember the transferrable skills that are useful and relevant for any career. Some examples include
communication skills, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, leadership skills and
learning skills. It can be pretty tricky to make a part-time position sound compelling on your application
without overselling it. Here are some examples of how to communicate, on your resume, the skills obtained
in some of the most common part-time jobs.
RETAIL JOB
Money Handling Examples:
ā¢ Deliver prompt, efīcient customer
service while maintaining a high level
of accuracy in a fast-paced retail
environment
ā¢ Accurately manage money in cash
drawer, balancing at the beginning
and end of each shift
ā¢ Calculate total payments during each
shift and reconcile with total sales
ā¢ Assisted in the training of six new
cashiers
Customer Service Examples:
ā¢ Provide friendly, prompt, and efīcient
customer service with a high level of
accuracy at the point-of-sale
ā¢ Effectively advise customers on
purchases by maintaining a high level
of knowledge about store products
ā¢ Received excellent reviews from
customers resulting in a promotion
from sales associate to sales
manager in six months
ā¢ Utilize strong communication and
problem solving skills to effectively
resolve customer concerns
Sales Examples:
ā¢ Built trust and credibility with clients
by offering timely and relevant infor-
mation on service and offerings
ā¢ Earned top sales producer for three
consecutive months
ā¢ Provide excellent service by identify-
ing needs of customer and sharing
product information to address needs
BABYSITTING/NANNY JOB
ā¢ Supervise and maintain the safety
and well-being of one infant and two
toddlers on a daily basis
ā¢ Organize activities, meals and daily
tasks for children
ā¢ Anticipate the familyās needs and
demonstrate initiative by providing
additional services such as cleaning
and organizing
ā¢ Manage disruptive behavior with
patience and problem-solving skills
LAWN CARE JOB
ā¢ Develop and build summer lawn
care business generating more than
$5,000 in four months
ā¢ Manage 25 residential and business
accounts, ensuring customersā full
satisfaction with service
ā¢ Follow planned landscaping designs
to determine where to lay sod, sow
grass, and plant ī®owers and foliage
ā¢ Advise customers on plant selection
and care
FOOD SERVICE JOB
ā¢ Routinely manage an eight table
section on busy weekend shifts,
maintaining a professional attitude in
a stressful, fast-paced environment
ā¢ Provide a high level of customer ser-
vice in a large, fast-paced restaurant
that averages 40 customers per hour
ā¢ Identify and resolve problems in a
friendly and professional manner,
ensuring repeat business
ā¢ Received excellent annual review for
customer service resulting in a raise
after six months
ā¢ Deliver prompt, efīcient customer
service while maintaining a high level
of accuracy at the cash register
CAMP COUNSELOR JOB
ā¢ Develop and implement a weekly
schedule for camp group
ā¢ Lead a group of 12 7-year-old
children through daily activities
ā¢ Communicate with parents about
participantsā experiences and report
concerns to camp leadership
ā¢ Contribute to maintaining accurate
program records including incident
reports, logbook documentation, and
daily attendance
ā¢ Prepared for and actively participat-
ed in pre-camp training and weekly
meetings
ā¢ Promoted to senior counselor after
demonstrating leadership initiative
OFFICE/ADMINISTRATIVE JOB
ā¢ Plan and schedule meetings and
events for 10-person staff utilizing
Microsoft Outlook
ā¢ Provide exceptional customer service
and ensure clientsā needs are met
during ofīce visits
ā¢ Manage three-line telephone system,
responding to various internal
and external inquiries, routing to
appropriate employee
ā¢ Organize and accurately maintain
īling system containing conīdential
information
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RESUME SCREENING SOFTWARE
A Word about Resume Templates and ATS
Many companies today utilize software called ATS in order to screen and reject resumes. Large to
mid-size companies can receive 50,000 to 70,000 resumes per week. ATS software is used to narrow
down the number of potential candidates. There are ways to create an ATS-friendly resume. Read below.
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TIPS TO CREATE AN ATS FRIENDLY RESUME
Pro Tip:
Students should have ATS friendly
resume, and then have the designer
version of your resume for later in the
interview process.
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ATS FRIENDLY
ā¢ Clear Simple Format
Sample Resume that works
It is essential to have:
ā¢ Clear headlines and sections
ā¢ Contact information
ā¢ Education
(Note: If you are putting school
with Le Moyne College, it should
be on the same line. You should
not use bullet points in the
education section.)
ā¢ Work and/or Project Experience
ā¢ Be sure to be consistent in
formatting the whole document.
Nice to have:
ā¢ Awards and Honors, Volunteer
Experience, Languages,
Hobbies and Interests,
Publication
ā¢ Technical skills to list
Resumes should not have or use:
ā¢ Resume templates
ā¢ Spelling errors
ā¢ Infographics/pictures/graphs/charts/text
boxes/tables
ā¢ Headers or footers
ā¢ Contain columns
ā¢ Large amounts of white space
ā¢ Any symbols (ex., # $ * & )
Always use:
ā¢ Word format is best (unless noted in the
application directions)
ā¢ Standard sized fonts (between 10-12)
ā¢ Align your content to the left margin
(avoid using center formatting)
ā¢ Use keywords found in the job description
when possible
ā¢ Use numeric dates
(ex. 12/21 vs. December 2021)
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RESUME FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE EXAMPLE
May 20XX
June 20XX
Brianna P. Simons
(315) 492-4444
EDUCATION
Le Moyne College, College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse, NY
B.A. Communications & B.S. Marketing
Minor: Religious Studies
GPA: 3.2
Colton-Pierrepont High School, Colton, NY
Advanced Regents Diploma
National Honor Society
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Colton-Pierrepont Yearbook Committee, Colton, NY, Editor-n-Chiefī
September 20XX - June 20XX
ā¢ Coordinated membersā individual assignments to create comprehensive layout and design of yearbook
ā¢ Doubled ad revenue by targeting local businesses frequented by high school students
Colton-Pierrepont Outing Club, Colton, NY, President
September 20XX - June 20XX
ā¢ Led monthly meetings addressing environmental issues negatively impacting the environment
locally and globally
ā¢ Created and implemented strategies to incorporate eco-friendly practices during school
ā¢ Organized trips to various locations within Adirondack Park to help foster learning of local eco-systems
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tops Friendly Markets, Syracuse, NY, Cashierī
September 20XX - Present
ā¢ Provide friendly and efficient customer service with a high level of accuracy at the point-of-sale
ā¢ Assist in training of 6 new cashiers according to storeās procedures and guidelines
ā¢ Accurately manage money in cash drawer, balancing at the beginning and end of each shift
Riverside Bar and Grill, Colton, NY, Waitress Summer 20XX and 20XX
ā¢ Routinely managed an 8-person table on busy Friday and Saturday nights, maintaining a calm and
friendly attitude in a stressful, fast-paced environment
ā¢ Identified and resolved conflict in a professional manner, ensuring repeat business
ā¢ Memorized daily menu items, ingredients, and beverage details to effectively communicate options to
customers
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT
Communications Club, Member
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Memberī
September 20XX - Present
September 20XX - Present
Name is bold with
larger font size
Contact info
shown at top
*Education typically
leads your resume
as a student. (Once
graduated you can
move to the bottom
of your document)
Include GPA
if above 3.0
Consider color or
bolding to make
important informa-
tion stand out.
Categories listed
with most relevant
info īrst.
Keep formatting
consistent, if you are
Italicizing position,
continue this for the
rest of the document.
REMEMBER: Your resume categories may be different than these resume examples
(refer to page 2).
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TODD R. THOMAS
100 Yellow Birch Lane, Syracuse, NY 13208
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EDUCATION
May 20XX
Le Moyne College, College of Arts and Sciences, Syracuse, NY
B.S. Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.5 | Major GPA: 3.7
ā¢ Deanās List four semesters
ā¢ Psi Chi International Honor Society
ā¢ Working 12 hours per week
HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
September 20XX - Present
Brownell Center for Behavioral Health, Syracuse, NY
Counseling Intern
ā¢ Serve clients of all ages experiencing emotional and behavioral issues
ā¢ Co-facilitate group and individual counseling with supervision
ā¢ Research cases and manage office filing system, increasing work flow of office
ā¢ Assist Mental Health Counselors in assessment tools and diagnostic interventions
May 20XX - August 2020
Syracuse Health and Wellness Center, Syracuse, NY
Student Intern
ā¢ Welcomed clients before appointments, maintaining a professional and confidential environment
ā¢ Processed intake forms for accurate documentation
ā¢ Researched cases to learn about DSM-V disorders
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
September 20XX - Present
Le Moyne College, Office of Campus Life & Leadership
Resident Advisor
ā¢ Develop programs and activities to strengthen a sense of belonging for all students
ā¢ Communicate important information regarding a wide range of programs and resources through group
meetings, posters, and one-on-one conversations with students
ā¢ Build relationships with key office staff across campus in order to effectively accomplish tasks and
objectives
September 20XX - Present
Psychology Club
President
ā¢ Organized and led social activities helping to build a sense of community among members
ā¢ Mentored new members to club by providing advice navigating academics and campus life at Le Moyne
ā¢ Facilitated professional development events for club members to compliment psychology academic learnings
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Applebeeās, Server, Syracuse, NY
Le Moyne College, Office of Admissions, Student Worker, Syracuse, NY
īīīīīīīīOctober 20XX - Present
September 20XX - Present
RESUME JUNIOR/SENIOR EXAMPLE
Name is bold with
bigger font size
Use address if it
strengthens your
candidacy
Include your LinkedIn
customized URL hyperlink
in your contact section
Categories listed
with most relevant
info īrst
Speciīc category
highlights experience
relevant to major
Mix use of bold,
italicized and
regular fonts to
increase readability
Not all experiences
have to have bullet
point descriptions,
speciīcally if you
have bullets with
other experiences
related to your major
or career goal.
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Maxfield Mancuso
(605) 362-5942 | maxfiledmancuso@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/maxfieldmancuso
Anticipated May 20XX
EDUCATION
LE MOYNE COLLEGE MADDEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESSĀ½Syracuse, New York
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance (Overall GPA: 3.76/4.0)
ā¢ Deanās List (All Semesters)
ā¢ Academic/Athletic Scholarship
ā¢ Starter on Le Moyne Menās Varsity Soccer Team
POMPEU FABRA UNIVERSITYĀ½Barcelona, Spain
Jan 20XX ā May 20XX
CEA Study Abroad
INTERN EXPERIENCE
SIT CORPORATIONĀ½Miami, FL
Jun 20XX ā Aug 20XX
Business Development Intern
ā¢ Identified, built and managed long term relationships with strategic partners in pursuit of growth opportunities
ā¢ Managed order processing and inventory control strategies; implemented improvements to environment and systems
ā¢ Designed consolidated data systems through VBA
ā¢ Ensured inventory control needs were consistently met by improving, developing and building upon existing measures
involving safety, quality and productivity standards
ā¢ Minimized overstocking and removal of obsolete or redundant raw materials to maximize availability of working capital
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT/INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
LE MOYNE COLLEGE MENāS SOCCERĀ½Syracuse, NY Aug 20XX ā Present
ā¢ Member of NCAA Division II Menās Soccer program competing in the Northeast 10 Conference (NE-10)
ā¢ Academic and Athletic scholarship recipient
ā¢ Fall 20xx and Spring 20XX, 20XX NE-10 Commissionerās Honor Roll
ā¢ Committed 20-30 hours per week to weight training, skill work, practice, conditioning, and meetings
DOLPHIN GREEN AND GOLD FUNDĀ½Syracuse, NY
Aug 20XX ā Present
ā¢ Participant in CFA Research Challenge 20XX
ā¢ Perform fundamental analysis of various companies across several industries
ā¢ Analyze several companies within the financial sector
ā¢ Present analysis and compare companies across industry
INVESTMENT CLUBĀ½Syracuse, NY
Aug 20XX ā Dec 20XX
ā¢ Competed in a simulation investment challenge with peers
ā¢ Created and maintained a simulation portfolio
INKLULULEKO CLUBĀ½Syracuse, NY
Jan 20XX ā Dec 20XX
Treasurer
ā¢ Prepared fund procurement, financial reports for transparency, managed cash forecasting and budgeting
ā¢ Assisted with all aspects of club events, including marketing efforts and on-site event management
ā¢ Created detailed reports of all financial transactions that provided clear strategic direction and defined goals for
evaluating performance
SKILLS
ā¢ Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Virtual Desktop, VBA, SAGE, AQS3
ā¢ Languages: English (Native), Portuguese (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent)
ā¢ Tri-Lingual ā English, Portuguese, Spanish
ā¢ Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Tau Sigma
Honor Society
RESUME SENIOR BUSINESS EXAMPLE
Include study
abroad experience
in the Education
section
Expand campus
involvement
using bullet point
descriptions
to showcase
experience related
to the job
Organize your
skills into
categories
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This resume
could be used
to apply to a
Physician Assistant
program or for a
direct patient
care role.
RESUME BIOLOGY EXAMPLE
Zelda Evans
[email protected] ph.518.775.7628
EDUCATION
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY May 20XX
Major: B.S. Biology, Minors: Chemistry, Psychology
Overall GPA: 3.66
ā¢ Deanās List
ā¢ Scholar-Athlete 3 consecutive seasons
ā¢ Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
ā¢ Member of Le Moyneās Pre-Health Society
CERTIFICATIONS
ā¢ Basic Life Saving
ā¢ EKG
ā¢ Trained in CPR, First-Aid, Administering Oxygen and AED use
ā¢ New York State Certified Lifeguard
PATIENT RELATED EXPERIENCE
College Volunteer, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY March 20XX-Present
ā¢ Assist nurses with patient care and needs
Volunteer EMT, Wilton EMS, Wilton, NY June-August 20XX
ā¢ Responded to emergency calls and stabilized patients and safely transported them to receive
necessary medical care
Patient Care Assistant, Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY June-August 20XX
ā¢ Assisted nurses with patient intake and taking vital signs
ā¢ Charted changes in health or behavior in Intensive Care Unit
ā¢ Provided direct care to patients by cleaning and dressings wounds
Shadowing, Adirondack Cardiology, Glens Falls, NY December 20XXāAugust 20XX
ā¢ Shadowed 23 hours of patient care in the field of cardiology; observed assessment of
patient risk factors for coronary artery disease
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
NCAA Sports: Division II Swimming August 20XX-Present
ā¢ Dedicate over 15 hours/week for training and competing
Pre-Health Society, Member September 20XX-Present
ā¢ Participate in clubās public service activities
ā¢ Attend speaker programs to expand knowledge of the Physician Assistant field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard, Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY September 20XXāPresent
ā¢ Ensured swimmer safety of students, faculty and staff
Mentor, Advocates, Inc., Syracuse, NY September 20XX-December 20XX
ā¢ Provide companionship, entertainment, and instruction to developmentally disabled young
adults promoting a community of inclusion
Supervising Lifeguard, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY Summer 20XX
ā¢ Oversaw the training and management of 21 lifeguards
Lifeguard, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY Summers 20XX-20XX
ā¢ Monitored up to 40 patrons at one time in beach area to make certain swimmers are following
safety rules to prevent injuries or accidents
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RESUME RISING JUNIOR NURSING EXAMPLE
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing
ā¢ Le Moyne Provost Scholarship, 20XX - Present
ā¢ Le Moyne Dolphin Award, 20XX - Present
ā¢ Area VII Physicians Review Organization Grant Recipient 20XX, 20XX
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Student Nurse
ā¢ Deliver nursing practices according to the current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and
standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care
ā¢ Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care
team regarding patientsā status, rendered care and treatment plans
ā¢ Administer medication utilizing the latest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation
technologies to ensure the safest delivery of medications to patients
ā¢ Maintain Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments,
plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care
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Head Lifeguard
ā¢ Supervised 11 lifeguards, assigned schedules, and managed hourly placements
ā¢ Ensured patron water and park safety
ā¢ Initiated and motivated lifeguard team to complete daily training regimen and conditioning
ā¢ Oversaw daily first aid training
ā¢ Administered first aid as needed
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ā¢ 3-year participant in personal and professional development program
ā¢ Dedicated 16 hours during one semester each year to practicing self-reflection, building career
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RESUME 2ND YEAR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Dana Rothman, OTR/L
315-822-7449, rosthmal@lemoyne.edu
EDUCATION
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
May 20xx
M.S., Occupational Therapy
Overall GPA: 3.69
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, Syracuse, NY
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
June 20xx - May 20xx
B.S., Biology
CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSURE
NY State Occupational Therapy License
August 20xx
NBCOT Certification
Certified, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
American Heart Association
NY State Massage Therapy License
August 20xx - August 20xx
March 20xx- Present
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Level II Fieldwork
Caseyās Place, Syracuse, NY
January 20xx - April 20xx
ā¢ Collaborated with OT students to conceptualized and implement at least 10 new
client centered activities transferrable to staff members.
ā¢ Informally educated staff members on the OT process and potential to implement OT services.
ā¢ Independently designed and implemented 4 leisure exploration and participation
activity groups for up to 8 children.
SeaCrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brooklyn, NY
May 20xx - August 20xx
ā Managed a daily caseload of 10-14 adult patients in long- term and short- term
care with orthopedic, neurological, and cognitive impairments.
ā Developed and implemented intervention plans with interdisciplinary rehabilitation
and primary care team and family members of patients.
Level I Fieldwork
Cab Horse Commons Daycare Center, Syracuse, NY
September 20xx ā November 20xx
ā¢ Facilitated participation in play activities while observing social and developmental
skills of children ages 1 to 3 years old.
ā¢ Completed assessment of motor developmental skills for select children.
Christopher Communities, Syracuse, NY
February 20xx - April 20xx
ā¢ Developed a 3-session intervention plan targeting a community partnerās
occupation -based needs.
Salvation Army Womenās Shelter, Syracuse, NY
August 20xx- November 20xx
ā¢ Developed weekly group activity sessions to facilitate social and leisure participation
for adults with mental health and/or medical
diagnoses.
PROFESSIONAL /COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Mentee, Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity
Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
June 20xx- Present
May 20xx- Present
Member, American Massage Therapy Association
Assembly of Student Delegates Representative, SOTA, Syracuse, NY
August 20xx- Present
January 20xx- December 20xx
Adult Volunteer, Teen Institute, Syracuse, NY
November 20xx- Present
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RESUME ACCOUNTING EXAMPLE
Adapted from https://studentaffairs.psu.edu
Cyndi Lee
leecyndi@lemoyne.edu ā¢ 518-899-7122
OBJECTIVE Third-year accounting student from Le Moyne College with plans to be CPA eligible by advancing into the 150-hour
program. Seeking an accounting internship for Summer 20XX.
EDUCATION
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY May 20XX
Madden School of Business GPA: 3.51
B.S. Accounting
Intent to apply for Masters of Business Administration for the Fall 20XX semester
ā¢ Deanās List: 3:4 semesters
ā¢ Working 20 hours per week during the semester
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Citizens Bank, Syracuse, NY May 20XXā Present
Teller
ā¢ Assisted up to 25-30 customers with bank transactions in one day
ā¢ Verified vault totals with a daily balance of $150,000
ā¢ Reconciled cash drawer with a daily balance up to $7,500
ā¢ Selected to complete the Supervisory Training program enhancing managerial skills
Le Moyne College, Madden School of Business, Syracuse, NY September 20XX ā Present
Accounting Department Tutor
ā¢ Assisted students with accounting skills in two upper-level accounting courses
Accounting Proctor September 20XX ā May 20XX
ā¢ Proctored exams and answered questions for approximately 5 hours per week
Student Worker, Deanās Office September 20XXā May 20XX
ā¢ Provided customer service to faculty, staff, and students by directing inquiries to the appropriate party
ā¢ Performed prepared excel spreadsheets for online research for professors and graduate students
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES
Madden Accounting Student Advisory Board, Syracuse, NY September 20XX ā Present
Active Member
ā¢ Support initiatives to promote professional development in the field of accounting
ā¢ Participate in sponsored events to learn from practicing accountants and related professions
ā¢ Attend monthly meetings to discuss relevant topics and help to bridge classroom learning to current accounting
practices
Manresa, Syracuse, NY Spring 20XX, Fall 20XX, & Spring 20XX
Fellow
ā¢ Completed Become You, Values in Action and Think Forward for a total of 18 seminars on personal, professional and
spiritual development
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Starbucks, Dewitt, NY September 20XX- May 20XX
Barista
ā¢ Handcrafted mobile and in person customized drink and food orders with specificity
ā¢ Provided drink and food menu information to help answer customer inquiries
SKILLS
Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Google Suite, Zoom
Accounting students
are often required
to include an
Objective statement.
This is NOT required
for other majors
unless directed by
employer application
guidelines.
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CV VS. RESUME
The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are length, what is included, and what
each is used for. While both are used in applications, a resume and a CV are not always interchangeable.
Essentially, the CV is a you selling yourself and all the work you have done in and outside of the classroom.
A CV serves the same basic purpose as a regular resume: to secure a job you want. Essentially, the CV is a
you selling yourself and all the work you have done in your in and outside of the classroom.
A CV provides a comprehensive list of your experience and skills. Typically ā CVs are longer than resumes
ā at least two to three pages and include more information, particularly details related to oneās academic,
research experience, practicum or shadowing experience, and information related to any publications.
Please visit our Graduate School guide if you are preparing a CV for an application into a program.
Where might you use a CV?
ā¢ University teaching and research positions
ā¢ Fellowships and grants
ā¢ Certain U.S. federal government jobs.
ā¢ International positions
ā¢ Positions with think tanks or NGOs
ā¢ Research and development positions with some
ā¢ Industrial employers
Keep these considerations in mind to make your CV stand out:
ā¢ Tailor your CV to the speciīc position to which you are applying. Emphasize your
experience and skills related to the role.
ā¢ Use powerful language and include details. Strong phrases and a good vocabulary not only
show academic control of language ā they get the readerās attention. Vary your verbs and
expressions and be speciīc: instead of writing that you āspent a lot of time in the lab,ā explain
how you āassisted in bi-weekly slide analysis alongside Dr. Kunstler.ā Concrete details make for
a compelling story.
ā¢ Tell your story through a clear structure. While the experiences on your CV will need to be
ordered in a somewhat linear way, it is still possible to give a ānarrativeā of how you developed
your knowledge and skills through your work and experiences, as well as how your interests
pushed you.
ā¢ Internships and volunteer work matter. Internships and volunteer work outside of the
classroom show employers what what interests you.
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CV PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMPLE (pg. 1/3)
Adrianna R. Garcia, PA-C
Franklin, MA 01013 | (303) 454-2213 | [email protected]
Page 1 of 3
August 20XX
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
May 20XX
American International College | Springfield, MA
Accomplishments: Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program
09/24/XX ā 10/31/XX
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Womenās Health: Tidewater Physicians for Women | Virginia Beach, VA
ā Performed Pap smears and cervical cultures, fetal heart rate monitoring, and placental delivery
ā Assisted with vaginal delivery, IUD placement and removal, fetal nonstress testing set-up and interpretation
07/08/XX ā 08/07/XX
06/10/XX ā 07/05/XX
05/13/XX ā 06/07/XX
04/29/XX ā 05/08/XX
04/01/XX ā 04/26/XX
02/18/XX ā 03/27/XX
01/02/XX ā 02/13/XX
11/05/XX ā 12/12/XX
08/20/XX ā 09/19/XX
Internal Medicine: Norfolk Internal Medicine, PC | Norfolk, VA
Rheumatology: Regional Rheumatology Associates | Binghamton, NY
Gastroenterology: Gastroenterology and Hepatology of CNY | Liverpool, NY
Urgent Care: St Josephās Physicians | Liverpool, NY
Pediatrics: Beaver River Health Center | Beaver Falls, NY
Emergency Medicine: Ellenville Regional Hospital | Ellenville, NY
Behavioral Medicine: River Hospital | Alexandria Bay, NY
General Surgery: Mohawk Valley Health System | Utica, NY
Family Medicine: St Josephās Physicians | Liverpool, NY
CLINICAL PROFICIENCIES
ā Pap smears
ā Foley catheter placement
ā Wound closure via sutures
ā Venipuncture
ā Incision and drainage
ā Endotracheal intubation
ā Splinting and casting
ā Joint aspiration/injection
ā Punch/shave biopsy
November 20XX
September 20XX
Since July 20XX
Since April 20XX
20XX ā Present
20XX ā Present
January 20XX ā December 20XX
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed by the Massachusetts State Board of Registration of Physician Assistants
Board Certification, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology (APAOG)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited, Inc. |
Chicopee, MA
ā Implemented daily routine; monitored patient behavior and symptoms
ā Ensured adequate dietary intake with meal prep and household cleanup
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Adrianna R. Garcia, PA-C
Franklin, MA 01013 | (303) 454-2213 | [email protected]
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ā Provided daily hygiene, toileting and bathing assistance
ā Mentally engaged the client in memory games and outdoor recreation activities
Certified Medical Scribe Specialist
January 20XX ā August 20XX
ScribeAmerica, LLC | Springfield, MA
Specialties: Urology, ENT
ā Optimized provider workflow and enhanced patient care with succinct medical data entry
ā Extracted details from patient history and physical; summarized pertinent patient labs and imaging
ā Ensured correct documentation for billing through knowledgeability of CPT codes and ICD-10 codes
ā Floor trained medical scribes
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Peer Tutor
February 20XX ā May 20XX
American International College Tutoring and Writing Center | Springfield, MA
ā Assisted in lab report structure and revision of scientific content
ā Mentored students in thesis development, organizational skills, and APA/MLA formatting
Cabin Leader/Recreational Director
Summer 20XX and 20XX
Lakeside Christian Camp and Conference Center | Pittsfield, MA
ā Insured safety of the campers; provided overnight care to children and adolescents
ā Organized recreational classes and implemented camp-wide outdoor activities
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mohawk Valley Health System | Utica, NY
December 20XX
TEAMHealth Clinical Skills Workshop: Evaluation of the Trauma Patient, Suturing, I&D, Splinting
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
September 20XX ā May 20XX
āPhysician Assistant Nutrition Counseling in the Well-Child Visit.ā
Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY
Masterās Research Project
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Springfield Rescue Mission | Springfield, MA
May 20XX ā August 20XX
Volunteer
ā Prepared and served meals to the underserved community in Springfield, MA
Outdoor Access | Weston, MA
Winter 20XX and 20XX
Volunteer
ā Facilitated access to outdoor activities and recreation to persons with disabilities
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
American International College, Cross Country and Track and Field |Springfield, MA 20XX ā 20XX
Student -Athlete
ā 12 seasons of Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field; NCAA Division II
20XX - 20XX
American International College, Lionās Club International |Springfield, MA Member
ā¢ Volunteered to provide free health screenings with audiometric and vision testing
CV PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMPLE (cont. pg. 2/3)
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Adrianna R. Garcia, PA-C
Franklin, MA 01013 | (303) 454-2213 | [email protected]
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REFERENCES
Mary OāConnor, MD
OB/GYN Surgeon
Tidewater Physicians for Women | Virginia Beach, VA
Phone: (793) 967 - 1036
Email: m[email protected]
Relationship: Womenās Health Preceptor
Stan Smith, PA-C
Assistant Academic Coordinator
Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program | Syracuse, NY
Phone: (315) 674 - 4300
Email: [email protected]
Relationship: Professor of Practice of Physical Diagnosis
Raslaan Patel, MD
Urologic Surgeon
Urology Group of Western New England | Springfield, MA
Phone: (413) 374 - 7082
Email: [email protected]
Relationship: ScribeAmerica Supervising Physician
Dawn Johnson, MD
Instructor and Professor of Practice
Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program | Syracuse, NY
Phone: (315) 445 - 4045
Relationship: Professor of Practice of Clinical Medicine
Robert Garamond
Consumer Employer Healthcare Proxy
Tempus Unlimited, Inc.
Phone: (433) 331 - 8410
Email: [email protected]
Relationship: Consumer Employer Healthcare Proxy
CV PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT EXAMPLE (cont. pg. 3/3)
Determine who
would be best suited
to include as a
reference for you.
Always ask your
reference īrst
before sharing their
information.
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CV CHEMISTRY EXAMPLE
DamoniīSmithīī
315-778-0440ī|īsmithda@lemoyne.edu
EDUCATIONīī
LeīMoyneīCollegeī|īMayī20XXī|īSyracuse,īNewīYork
Augustī20XX - Presentī
ā¢ B.S.īChemistry
ā¢
BiologyīandīMusicīMinors
ā¢ ACSīapprovedīdegree
ā¢ DeanāsīListīscholarīAugustī20XX-Present
ā¢ GPAī3.93
ā¢ PresidentialīScholarshipīRecipient
RELEVANTīCOURSEWORK/SKILLSī
ā¢ GeneralīChemistry
ā¢ InstrumentalīChemistry
ā¢ InorganicīChemistry
ā¢ OrganicīChemistry
ā¢ CalculusīIī&īII
ā¢ IRīSpectroscopy
ā¢ AnalyticalīChemistry
ā¢ GeneralīPhysicsīIī&īII
ā¢ NMR
ā¢ PhysicalīChemistryīIī&īII
ā¢ Biochemistry
ā¢ GC-MSīandīHPLC
RESEARCH AND LABORATORYīEXPERIENCEīī
ResearchīAssistantī|īLeīMoyneīCollegeī|īSyracuse,īNewī
York
ī
Augustī20XX -īPresentī
ā¢ Specificīresearchīincludedīsynthesisīofīsymmetricalīandīasymmetricalīcurcuminoidsīusingīvariousīmethods
inīorderītoīlinkīthemītoīaminoīacidsīforītheirīantimicrobialīproperties.īResponsibilitiesīinclude:
o Absorbīandīadhereītoītheīresearchīmissionītoīactivateīlearnedīskillsīandīachieveīprojectīgoals
o Conductīlibraryīresearchītoīseekīoutīoptimalīlabīprocedures
o Completeīlabīworkīandīcollectedīdata
o Determineītheīnextīdirectionīofītheīexperiment
o CompleteīanīACSīguidedīreport
ā¢ Advisor:īJosephīMullins,īPh.īD.
OrganicīChemistryīWorkshopīLeaderī|īLeīMoyneīCollege|īSyracuse,īNewīYork
īAugustī20XX - Presentī
ā¢ Facilitateīpeer-ledīteamīlearningīinīorderītoīachieveīunderstanding
ā¢ Leadīgroupīworkītoīgetīthroughīdifficultīmaterialītoīclarifyīconfusingīsubjects
ā¢ Workingīwithīstudentsītoībetterīunderstandīchemistryīandīengageīthemīinīlearning
ā¢ Assistīwithīexamīpreparationītoīdevelopītest-takingīstrategies
OrganicīChemistryīClinicīLeaderī|īLeīMoyneīCollegeī|īSyracuse,īNewīYork
Augustī20XX -īAugustī20XXī
ā¢ Actīasīliasonībetweenīenrolledīstudentsīandīprofessorībyīsupportingīclassīpeersīinīlabīandīreporting
challengesīamongstīgroup
ā¢ Adaptingītoīfitītheīneedsīofītheīstudentīinīorderītoīsuccessfullyīfosterītheirīlearning
ā¢ Ensureīstudentsīfeelīwelcomeīandīsupported,īcreateīatmosphereītoīanswerīquestionsīinīgroupīsetting
reducingīstressīandīhelpītoīincreaseīlearningīofīorganicīchemistryīkeyīconcepts
ā¢ Assessīstudentīneedsīandīanswerīquestions
ā¢ Leadīstudentsīinīstimulatingītheirīthinkingītoīachieveītheirīlearningīobjectives
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CV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY EXAMPLE
iREUīParticipantī|īUniversityīofīTechnologyī|īGraz,īAustria Juneī20XX - Augustī20XXī
ā¢ Specificīresearchīincludedīsynthesizingīprotein-īproteinīinteractionīinhibitorsīinīorderītoīblock
transcriptionīwithinītheīcellīasīaīpossibleīcancerītreatment.īResponsibilitiesīincluded:
o Workingīfull-timeīinīanīorganicīchemistryīlabīinīaīgraduateīstudentīsetting
o Researchingīliteratureīandīdevelopingītheīdirectionīofītheīproject
o CompletingīlabīworkīandīanalyzingīsamplesībyīGC-MS,īHPLC,īandīNMR
o CompletingīanīACSīguidedīreportīandīpresentingīmyīresearchīinīGrazīandīSyracuse
CAMPUSīINVOLVEMENTī
StudentīLeaderī|īLeīMoyneīCollege|īSyracuse,īNewīYork
Augustī20XX -īPresentī
ā¢ Co-PresidentīofītheīLeīMoyneīCollegeīChemistryīClub
o Organizingīmeetingsīandīeventsībothīindividuallyīandīcollaboratively
o Participatingīinīcommunityīserviceīactivities
Otherīclubs:ī
o ChamberīSingers
o BiologyīClub
o HabitatīforīHumanity
o Cheerleading
AWARDSī&īHONORSī
ClareīBoothīLuceīScholarshipīforīWomenīinīScienceī
īAugustī20XX -īMayī20XXī
ā¢ ScholarshipīforīwomenīinīscienceīwhoīareīpursuingīaīSTEMīcareerīinīacademia
ā¢ Includesī10īhoursīofīresearchīperīweek,īhavingīaīgraduateīmentor,īandīpresentingīresearchīatīaīseminarīor
conference
FranklinīDolanīJr.īAwardīforīPureīSciencesī
īAugustī20XX - Mayī20XXī
ā¢ Awardīforīacademicīexcellenceīinīpureīsciencesīforītheīsophomoreīyearīofīundergraduateīeducation
DeanāsīListīScholarī
īAugustī20XX -īPresentī
ā¢ GPAīmustībeīhigherīthanī3.5īafterītheīendīofītheīsemester
EMPLOYMENTīHISTORYī
VernonīDownsīCasinoīHotelī
īJulyī20XX -īPresentī
ā¢ ServerīinīMr.īGāsīrestaurant
ā¢ Tookīorders,īservedīcustomers,īandīhandledīpaymentīofītheībill
ā¢ Contactīinformationīavailableīuponīrequest
ColgateīInnī
Juneī20XX -īAugustī20XXī
ā¢ Serverīforīeventsīandīregularīrestaurantīhours
ā¢ Tookīorders,īdeliveredīcoursesīinīaītimelyīmanner,īservedīcustomers,īandīhandledīpaymentīofītheībill
ā¢ Contactīinformationīavailableīuponīrequest
YeīOldeīPizzaīPubī
īJulyī20XX -īAugustī20XXī
ā¢ Cashierīforīregularībusinessīhours
ā¢ Handledīpaymentīforīorders,īretrievingītheīcorrectīordersīforīcustomers,īandīgivingīfriendlyīservice
ā¢ Contactīinformationīavailableīuponīrequest
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RESUME CHECKLIST
1.
ļ
FORMATTING
Resume is ONE page ā (there are a only a few exceptions; please reference your
speciīc īeld or CV vs. Resume on page 14)
Font size is between 10-12 with header being at least 14
Consistent spacing and margins
Dates, fonts, and spacing follow consistent pattern
Use of bullet points to list relevant experiences
Set margins to 0.5 if more space is needed to prevent 2 page resume
2.
ļ
CONTENT
Degree listed correctly (B.S. vs. B.A.) Check Phinfo
GPA listed (if above 3.0)
Adequate contact information is provided with voicemail set up (professional greeting)
Power verbs are used to describe experiences (not āworked or responsible forā¦ā)
Verbs are consistent tense (past tense used for past experiences, etc.)
Include hard skills on your resume. Avoid listing soft or transferrable skills. Show this
through your strong bullet point descriptions. Showing vs. telling is a better strategy.
3.
ļ
FINAL STEPS
Final draft is easy to read and saved as a PDF (with īrst and last name).
Proofread by another trusted peer or mentor or drop in for a resume review
(see Handshake for 1st time resume review availability)
Follow up with a Career Advisor for a īnal review of your resume/cv in a docx.
or google format.
Upload your career documents to your Handshake proīle>documents tab and choose
āvisibleā to be discovered by company representatives.
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CREATING YOUR COVER LETTER
GATHER INFORMATION:
ā¢ Find the name, title and mailing address for the person accepting applications.
In some instances the job description will provide a contact name. If none is provided, you can
check the companyās website.
ā¢ If you canāt īnd a name, itās best to address the letter to āDear (Company Name) Hiring Team.ā
Avoid āTo Whom It May Concern.ā
ā¢ Research the organization to which you are applying. Note discoveries about its mission and
values, products or services, history and future goals, performance and reputation, etc. As you
research, take notice of what makes you excited about your discoveries. Use this as inspiration to
craft examples of synergy between you and the employer. You can research a company by visiting its
website, going to its LinkedIn page, and checking its social media presence. Highlight connections
between your values and purpose that align with the company to which you are applying.
ā¢ Review the job description, ie., responsibilities, preferred qualiīcations and skills you may
already possess and highlight the skills and experiences the employer wants so you can
address them in the cover letter.
DRAFT:
ā¢ Do not repeat exactly what is on your resume. Use this opportunity to provide context
to skills or accomplishments in your resume.
ā¢ Write the letter, using the suggestions listed.
ā¢ Make sure you are including information about the organization and how your skills
will blend with the characteristics they are seeking in an employee.
REFINE:
ā¢ Read the letter as a potential employer.
ā¢ Ensure that you have highlighted the skills you will bring to the position. The letter should focus
on what you bring to a position versus what you would learn from it.
ā¢ Check for grammatical, usage and spelling errors multiple times.
ā¢ Ensure your letter matches the professional tone of your industry.
ā¢ Follow up with the contact person after you have sent the letter and resume in PDF form.
Do not simply ask if they have received your materials. Use the opportunity to reiterate your interest
in the position.
ā¢ Have your cover letter reviewed by a trusted mentor and/or Career Advising.
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COVER LETTER CONTENT
Same heading as your resume, including: Name, Email, Phone
Todayās date
Full Name of Person You Are Contacting
Title/Position
Name of Organization
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Ms./Mr./Mx./Dr. Last Name:
Paragraph 1 ā Brieīy state your purpose for writing the letter
ī ā¢īExplainīwhyīyouīareīinterestedīinīaīspeciīæcīposition/opportunity.
ā¢ Refer to any contacts you may have at the organization.
ī ā¢īīExplainīwhatīitīisīaboutītheīorganizationīthatīyouīīændīinteresting/
compelling.
ā¢ Try to lead with a relevant example. Opening sentence should be
compelling. (Avoid āMy name is ā¦ā)
Paragraph 2 ā Tie your skills, knowledge and experience to the position/
organization
ā¢ Select one to two projects or experiences that demonstrate skills and
accomplishments related to the position. These can be experiences
from your classes, prior work or volunteer experience, or student
organization leadership.
ī ā¢īīīShowīevidenceīyouīhaveīresearchedītheīorganizationīandīgiveīspeciīæcī
examples where your skills would support the efforts of the organization
ā¢ If you feel a particular connection to the organization, you can go
moreīintoīdetailīaboutīitīthanīyouīdidīinītheīīærstīparagraph.īThisīcouldī
includeīhowītheīcompanyīīætsīwithīyourīinterests,īgoals,īworkingīstyle,ī
values, etc.
ā¢ This section can be separated into two paragraphs, if necessary
Paragraph 3 ā Ask for an interview/consideration for the position
ī ā¢īīIndicateīthatīyouīareīavailableītoīmeetīandīdiscussīyourīqualiīæcationsī
further.
ā¢ Reiterate your interest in the position.
ā¢Thank the employer for their time and consideration.
Sincerely/Cordially/Best Regards,
Your Name
Your contact info
Date
Recipientās name,
title, organization
name, and address
Salutation with name
of hiring person.
If gender is unknown
use Mx.
Closing statement with
your name and signature
Consider scanning your
signature to insert as an
image.
Content of your letter:
Use the job description
for employer preferences or
requirements and incorporate
key words into your letter.
Brieī®y list at least 2 of
the most compelling job related
skills, strengths, or desired traits
and evidence or story to back
your claim.
Provide real examples.
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COVER LETTER EXAMPLES
MICHAEL SNYDER
December 18, 20XX
Saab Sensis Corporation
Office of Human Resources
341 Business Parkway
Orlando, Florida 44201
Dear Saab Sensis Hiring Team,
I am writing to express my interest in the Spring and/or Summer 2018 Test Engineering Co-op;
Air Traffic Management position. Last summer, I received an e-mail from the Le Moyne College
Physics Department regarding available Co-op positions at Saab, but these were all for students
who had already completed sophomore year. Since then, I have kept Saab on my radar. At this time,
midway through my sophomore year, I believe my experience and academic record show that I am
ready for this position.
This fall, I have been working with Dr. Neils Bohr, one of my professors and an experimental nuclear
physicist, on a 14-institute collaborative experiment called PROSPECT. This project is headed by Yale
University and is a precision oscillation and spectrum experiment involving the search for the sterile
neutrino. Our current assignment involves humidity detection for a Li-6 loaded liquid scintillator setup.
I wrote code and built the circuitry for an Arduino Board that reads and writes data from a humidity and
temperature sensor. We have designed, tested, and redesigned various experimental setups for the
project. Right now, we are waiting on funding for an oxygen sensor to ensure more accurate data on
air leakage.
In the classroom this semester, I gained experience with computer programming and algorithm design
using
Python programming language. Additionally, in an electronics course, I learned to use various
circuit components as well as other test gear. This January, I will be taking a class titled Fundamentals
of Engineering, which teaches introductory CAD, Matlab, Maple, and Octave. Furthermore, this spring,
I am taking an Object-Oriented Programming course that uses C++ programming language. Lastly,
I believe my ability to juggle school with a competitive NCAA Division II tennis schedule demonstrates
excellent time management skills and work ethic.
My laboratory experience and academic achievements along with the skills I have acquired in the
classroom confirm my potential for success at Saab Sensis. Also, I would greatly enjoy real-world,
hands-on practice and experience working within a team setting on cutting-edge technology. I am
readily available to meet to discuss my qualifications and resume further. Please do not hesitate to call
or e-mail me. Thank you very much for your time and for considering me for this position.
Best Regards,
Michael Snyder
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STEM STUDENT COVER LETTER
COVER LETTER EXAMPLES
Yamiche Birdsey
4 Independence Row, Albany, NY 12170
bbirdsey@lemoyne.edu 518-222-2222
linkedin.com/in/bbirdsey
12/6/20XX
Dr. Magdoleen Ierlan
Marketing Program Director
Heights Global Marketing
1419 Salt Springs Road
Syracuse, NY 13214
Dear Dr. Ierlan and the Heights Global Marketing Team:
I have always excelled in business environments where I am able to put theory into practice. An
internship in your organization would allow me to have an opportunity to contribute and collaborate
with your team while learning and growing as a person and a professional. As I am eager to enter into
the field of Business and Marketing, I seek the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience while still
in college. I believe that Heights Global Marketing would be an ideal setting for me to continue my
journey toward becoming a highly skilled marketing professional.
As a rising sophomore with a double major in Human Resource Management and Marketing, I recently
completed a group project through my marketing class in partnership with Clear Path for Veterans
specifically to promote the Mega Murph event. We developed effective social media marketing
strategies to increase community awareness and participation of this important event. The President of
Clear Path for Veterans was directly involved with our project and treated us not like students but more
like marketing professionals giving us clear expectations and goals. Through this project we were able
to provide Clear Path with unique marketi
ng plans that they will continue to utilize for future events.
During this project and my time at Le Moyne, Iāve honed my skills in understanding consumer behavior
and social media marketing which are some of the key skills the Heights Global Marketing firm is
seeking. Additionally, my ability to pick up on new ideas and to understand different aspects of
situations will add value to your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration. It would be my pleasure to meet to further discuss my skills
and strengths. Please feel free to contact me at (518) 222-2211. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards,
Yamiche Birdsey
2ND YEAR MARKETING STUDENT EXAMPLE
Ofīce of Career Advising and Development
Reilly Hall 342
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EMAILING YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME
You have worked very hard to improve, edit, and customize your resume and cover letter. You may have
the opportunity to directly email a hiring manager or human resource professional. In either case, your email
should be well crafted, brief and professional.
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS:
1) Refrain from relaxed language i.e. Hey, lol, ur, yeah
2) Do not use emoticons or emojis ā this isnāt a text message to your friend
3) Use a proper salutation and honoriīc; Dear Ms./Mr./Mx./Dr. [last name]; ex) Dear Dr. Smith,
4) Include in the message that you are attaching your full version of cover letter and resume for a
speciīc position.
5) Save and send your documents in PDF format and label documents with your īrst and last name
so they can be easily recovered when searching. Avoid saving your document as resume.pdf.
6) Proofread your email TWICE. Make sure it ī®ows and the tone of the email is appropriate
and professional
GOOD EXAMPLE:
Dear Ms. Jones,
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday at the Le Moyne Accounting Opportunity Fair
regarding your tax internship position for this upcoming spring. Attached you will īnd a full version of my
cover letter and resume for your consideration. I would be happy to expand on my qualiīcations and interest
in this position via virtual meeting, phone or in-person meeting. Should you need any additional information,
please do not hesitate to ask.
Best Regards,
Samuel Fisher
Samuel Fisher Cover letter.pdf
Samuel Fisher Resume.pdf
BAD EXAMPLE:
Hey! Please see attached.
Resume.doc
Cover letter.doc
lemoyne.edu/pa
Ofīce of Career Advising and Development
Reilly Hall 342
[email protected] | (315) 445-4185 | @DolphinsWork
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Links Referenced in the Guide
Below are the Web addresses referenced in this guide in
case the links arenāt working. You can copy and paste the
address to your browser.
Page 2 Resume and Cover Letter Guide - Overview
https://youtu.be/bLI0Fqw7S8c
Resume and Cover Letter Guide - Deeper Dive
https://youtu.be/5VN7B0OEpBA
Page 4 Video on tips for formatting a resume:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up-qy4Wu7lA
Make an appointment in Handshake:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/
219133257-How-to-Request-an-Appointment
Building Your Proīle in Handshake:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/
360040813754-Build-Profile-from-Resume
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