MSU Tex CG Digital DM Accessible - Flipbook - Page 20
RESUME CHECK LIST
First & Last Name
123-456-7890 · email@emaildomain.com · Any City, State 12345
Consider writing a Branding/Marketing Statement here. Use this space to sell your skills in 3-4
sentences. What sets you apart from other candidates? What are your strengths? Why should I
hire you? Avoid using pronouns (I, me, my, etc.) throughout your resume.
EDUCATION
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Bachelor/Master of Degree, Major
Expected Graduation Date (or Graduated): May, August, or December Year
Grade Point Average: (If 3.0 or above)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company Name, City, State
Month Year Started - Month Year Ended
Job Title
• 3-5 Bulleted action oriented statements about your job and accomplishments
• List an action verb at the beginning of each bulleted statement
• Provide quantifiable results of your actions (number, dollar amounts, percentages, and time
durations)
Company Name, City, State
Job Title
• Be concise - complete sentences are not necessary
• Place most important accomplishments first
• Highlight transferrable skills
Month Year Started - Month Year Ended
Company Name, City, State
Month Year Started - Month Year Ended
Job Title
• Be consistent with format throughout the document
• Include part-time and summer jobs in addition to full-time jobs it all counts
• If you have internship/research/volunteer experience, list those in their own respective sections
SKILLS
• Look for identifiable skills in the job posting
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish
ACTIVITIES, HONORS, & AWARDS
• Professional Organizations
• Fraternity/Sorority
Offices Held, Date of offices held
• Awards Received
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Month Year Started - Month Year Ended
Month Year Started - Month Year Ended
Month Year Started - Month Year Ended
Letterhead:
• Your Name (in larger font)
• Email (Be professional)
• Phone Number
• Address
• LinkedIn (Optional)
Branding Statement
(Optional):
• 3-4 sentences to grab the
attention of the hiring
manager
Education:
• Only list higher education
• Spell out name of institution,
degree, and major
Work Experience:
• Organize in reverse
chronological order
• Do not use the same action
words to start your bulleted
statements
Skills:
• List your hard skills so they
are easy to read
• Avoid using phrases like
“familiar with” or
“understanding of”
Additional Sections
(Optional):
• Organizations show you
were involved (professional,
student, and community)
• Honors & Awards show your
dedication to learning your
field and industry (Dean’s
List, honors program,
organization recognition, etc.)
• Certifications & Licensures
