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Writing Resumes

Sample resumes (PDF)
Resume Worksheet (PDF)

• It is ok to use your cell phone number.
• Only use your name and e-mail on your resume when applying online. This helps to keep you safe.
• Make sure your e-mail address sounds is professional (don’t use ladybug123@yahoo.com for your address).

• Bad: "To get a full time job with benefits in which I can advance."
• Good: "To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse in which I can use my education and pediatric training and experience to benefit my patients, their families, and the healthcare team."

• Your Degree
• Your Program/Specialty
• Your School
• Anticipated Graduation Date or Degree Awarded
• GPA (if it is above a 3.0)
• Related coursework (as appropriate)

• Do include your title, company name, city, state, and dates you worked
• Don’t include the exact street address, supervisor name, hourly rate, or reason for leaving
• Do include your major responsibilities and use action words to describe them
• Do include numbers to help explain you role (ex. Hired, supervised, and trained 15 individuals)
• Do go back at least 10 years or your last 3 or 4 jobs

• Memberships and leadership positions
• Volunteer Experience
• Summary of Skills
• Awards and Honors
• Extracurricular activities