Resume Template

YOUR NAME

Street Address . City, State Zip, Phone . Email Address

OBJECTIVE Clearly state your job objective, for example “An entry level social service position working with disadvantaged youth” or “An entry level customer service position” or “”A position within the publishing industry.” Leave out descriptions like “challenging, room for growth, etc.”

EDUCATION BA Major, Eastern University, St. Davids, PA (expected May 200x)

GPA: optional

Awards: optional

Related Coursework : list the courses that contribute to your qualifications for this position. (optional)

Thesis Topic: include this if it is related to the job you are seeking. (optional)

SPECIAL SKILLS List here your knowledge of computers or special equipment, languages or other specific skills.

RELATED EXPERIENCE List experiences (paid and unpaid) related to the position you are seeking. Begin with the most recent. Either the title or organization may go first, depending on which is more impressive. For example:

ACORN BANK, Wayne, PA

Customer Service (1992-present, part time while in college)

(Put ACORN BANK on the first line if you want to emphasize finance, Customer

Service first if you want to emphasize customer service.)

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Eastern University, Wayne PA (dates)

Volunteer Coordinator

Now briefly describe your responsibilities in either paragraph or list format.

OTHER EXPERIENCE Put other work experiences here, but in the same format. It isn’t as important as RELATED, so be brief.

Server, Bertucci’s, Wayne PA (dates)

Babysitter, various families, Wayne PA (dates)

ACTIVITIES Be as specific as you can. For example:

President, College Marching Band (2006-2007)

Arranged two tours, including performances, housing, transportation. Budget of $5,000.

Member, Golf Team, Eastern University, 2003 – present)