GENERAL FORMATTING

• Resume is 1 page.

• Objective statement is removed.

• Everything is in reverse chronological order (i.e., most recent experience listed first within each section).

• Full mailing addresses for schools and experiences are not needed – just include city & state.

• There are no personal pronouns (I, me, my, myself) on the resume.

• Remove references list and "References Available…" statement from resume.

• Proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Name, email address, and phone number are included at a minimum. Home address may also be included.

• Name should be bolded and in larger font size.

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EDUCATION

• Gettysburg College is listed first; include city & state.

• Date ranges of attendance are not needed – list as Graduation: May 20XX

• Include your degree/major, if known (ex., Bachelor of Science in Biology)

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RELEVANT AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCES

• All work experiences should include your position title, company/organization, city & state, and dates.

• Do not list hours worked per week (*Exception: Health Sciences students should include the amount of hours worked/volunteered).

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Set up similarly to Relevant/Work Experiences with activity name, your position title, and dates.

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ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

• Bullet points do not include the phrases, "Responsibilities include…" or "Responsible for…."

• Focus on your skills and accomplishments – do not list not job duties. For example, instead of

• "Answered phones," try "Provided courteous and efficient customer service via phone."