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| Phil Druker |
University of Idaho,
English Department |
Experience-Based Résumés
(Chronological
Résumé)
Here is a basic outline for experience-based
(chronological) résumés .
You can change the order of the sections to meet your needs.
Place the most important points first. Be sure to check the hints at the bottom of the page.
Objectives
This is optional. Provide a one sentence statement
that describes your current employment goal: be specific
but not so specific you eliminate yourself from jobs you
might want.
Education
University. Place. Degree title (major and minor).
When attended/expected graduation date. GPA.
Relevant Courses
List special course work that qualifies you, that
differentiates you from other candidates.
Omit the course numbers. Give exact course titles if
appropriate.
Special Projects
Employment
Job title. Where. When. Brief description of your
work.
Examples:
Tutor. Mathematics and
Statistics Assistance Center. University of
Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Assisted lower division mathematics
students in the course work. (Fall 1996)
General Laborer. H and H
Construction. Moscow, Idaho.
Worked on site excavation, concrete,
masonry, framing, plumbing, electrical
wiring, and roofing. Used and followed
relevant codes. (Summers 1994 –
1997)
Note:
Use a parallel form for these descriptions. In
this case, the parallel form uses verbs.
Special Skills / Technical Skill /
Computer Skills
Honors
Scholarships
Elected Positions
Special Activities
Interests
References
Hints:
- Avoid using boilerplate formats
from word processors. They are difficult to modify,
might not meet your needs, and are used so often they
might appear bland or unoriginal.
- Use headings and make them
specific.
- Place the most important
points, the most important sections first.
- If you are a college student
applying for an entry level job, emphasize education
by placing it first. If you are not a college student
and want to emphasize your employment record, place
employment first.
- List items from most recent to
least recent.
- Use a parallel form (see the
note above under the "Employment" heading).
- Emphasize all your
strengths.
- Use font size and bolding to
emphasize headings.
- Consider length. Some people
say a résumé should be no more than one page.
- Use 1 inch margins if possible.
Pick a font size that is big enough to read easily.
- Omit "I," but
otherwise do not use telegraphic English (do not omit
short words like "the").
Here's a
link to the University of Idaho's Career
Services. They offer great information about
searching for jobs and applying for jobs. Here's
another link to the Cooperative
Eduction Office, where you can find information
on interships.
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