How to Write a Resume

• Center your name at the top of the page, making it two font sizes larger than the rest of the text.
• Use a professional email address that you check frequently; avoid hyperlinks.
• Include a physical address—you may list just the city and state without a street address. You can include your current and permanent addresses, or just one.
• Optionally, add your LinkedIn profile URL.

•  Font: Use Arial, Calibri, Tahoma, or Times New Roman consistently throughout.
•  Font size: 10-11 point.
•  Margins: 0.5 to 1 inch on all sides.
•  Page Numbers: Include if the document exceeds one page (start numbering on page 2).
•  Use consistent formatting for dates (e.g., 2/25, Feb. 2025, February 2025), and consider aligning them on the right side.
•  Use bullet points to detail your experiences; ensure style and formatting match throughout.
•  List information in reverse chronological order within each section.
•  Consider using bold and all caps for headings and bold for degree names and position titles, and italics for organization names, city, and state.

Tailor your Summary to the specific industry and position. Avoid vague statements that can detract from your application.

•  Place this section at the top if you are a recent graduate.
•  Include degree, graduation or expected graduation date, major(s), minor(s), concentrations, and professional certificates.
•  List the university name, city, and state.
•  Optionally, include relevant courses, awards, or honors.
•  For first- and second-year students, high school information is acceptable, formatted consistently with higher education.

•  Always include job title, employment dates, organization name, and location.
•  Highlight skills developed and lessons learned, starting every bullet point with an action verb.
•  Consider subdividing this section if you have significant experience (e.g., "Relevant Experience," "Research Experience"). 
•  Prioritize Relevant Experience: Focus on including positions and experiences that are most relevant to the job you are applying for. You don't need to list every position you've held; choose those that best showcase your skills and accomplishments related to the job.
•  Order by Importance: Arrange bullet points in order of priority. Ensure that the most critical information is presented first, so even if someone only reads the first few points, they understand your key qualifications.

Include relevant experiences where you developed skills applicable to the position.

• Technical Proficiency: Highlight your expertise in computer applications, programming languages, and scientific laboratory techniques.
• Soft Skills Integration: Seamlessly incorporate soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving into the Experience section, showcasing how they enhance your professional and academic endeavors.

•  Is your name at the top and in bold?
•  Are your address, phone number, and email easy to read?
•  Does Education follow contact information?
•  Is formatting consistent throughout the document?
•  Are headings and statements evenly spaced?
•  Are dates aligned along the right margin?
•  Are verb tenses correct for current and past experiences?

•  Does the resume include applicable headings, such as Education, Experience, and Skills?
•  Does the Education section state the official degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology) and graduation date? Is the cumulative GPA included if higher than 3.0? Is the GPA accurate and not rounded up?
•  Do the bulleted descriptions demonstrate major accomplishments rather than routine tasks/duties? Are they quantified whenever possible?
•  Do the bulleted descriptions start with action verbs and demonstrate the use of key skills?
•  Is the resume free of personal pronouns (e.g., no references to “I,” “we,” “me,” “us,” or “my”)?
•  Is the resume completely free from errors in spelling, punctuation, abbreviations, and grammar?