Resume Writing: Getting Starting
1. Take a blank paper and begin with identifying information - your Name, Address and Phone number. Don't use nicknames or abbreviations except for state (PA, NJ, DE) and include area code for phone number.
2. Write your Objective - Think about what type of position you are seeking now. Don't be so vague and general that it becomes meaningless. It is better to have different versions of your resume with specific objectives targeting certain positions.
3. Education may be your next section. Start with Immaculata University, major, expected date of graduation, GPA (if 3.0 or better). If you have another degree, list that also. If you attended another college/university for a few credits before enrolling at Immaculata, it is not necessary to list it. If applying for a co-op or internship, you might also want to list major courses completed. Listing courses or all clinical experiences is not necessary for graduating seniors. Include any honors or awards received or make a separate category for them. Further along in your career, put employment before education.
4. Professional experience goes next - List the name, city and state, job title in reverse chronological order. Support your objective with brief job descriptions using action words. When possible, quantify and give specific results or accomplishments.
5. Use any of the following headings that are applicable and support your objective: field experience, volunteer work, computer skills, activities, interests, language skills, etc., references available upon request is last, and is not even necessary to include if it makes your resume go over one page.