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RESUME WRITING WORKSHEET
The following worksheet will help you construct various sections of your resume. Think
about the following areas and make notes for each section as appropriate. This will
help you develop a professional resume with relevant and necessary content. If a
category does not have enough space, please feel free to use scrap paper.
HEADING - Personal Information
This is the identifying information that appears at the top of the resume. You may
include an alternate address to indicate where an employer may contact you if you
currently reside in more than one location.
Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone #____________________________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________________________ (Make sure your email address is one that you check daily and that it is appropriately named.)
OBJECTIVE (Optional)
What type of position are you seeking? Include an objective if you have a clear
direction (career goal, industry).
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EDUCATION
List all colleges and universities from which you have earned or will earn a degree. Do
not abbreviate. Start with your most recent.
School __________________________________________ City, State ________________________
Degree _______________________GPA _______ Graduation Date (Month/Year) __________
Major(s)_____________________________________________________________________________
Emphasis____________________________________________________________________________
Minor(s) ____________________________________________________________________________
Semester Honors ____________________________________________________________________
RESEARCH, CLASS PROJECTS
Note research or class projects which are related to your field of interest if appropriate.
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CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES
Examples might include CPR/First Aid, Microsoft, Teaching, etc…
Name of Certificate/License _____________________________ Date Rec’d/Expires________
Organization granting Certification/Licensure ________________________________________
EXPERIENCE – Work, Internships and/or Related
List your experience, with most recent information first. When noting your responsibilities
& accomplishments use concise statements describing your role, using action verbs to
describe your skills, activities and accomplishments; quantify when possible.
Position/Title ________________________________________________________________________
Dates __________________________________to__________________________________________
Employer/Company ________________________________________________________________
City, State __________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities & Accomplishments __________________________________________________
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Position/Title ________________________________________________________________________
Dates __________________________________to__________________________________________
Employer/Company ________________________________________________________________
City, State __________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities & Accomplishments __________________________________________________
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Position/Title ________________________________________________________________________
Dates __________________________________to__________________________________________
Employer/Company ________________________________________________________________
City, State __________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities & Accomplishments __________________________________________________
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HONORS & AWARDS
Include name of honor/award, date received & name of organization giving award.
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SKILLS
This section can help you demonstrate proficiency in areas not otherwise outlined in
your academics or experience sections. Focus on skills most relevant to your desired
position/career field. Skills might include:
Languages (note level of fluency)
Computer skills – list programs and languages you are able to use
Other field specific areas, such as techniques, instrumentation
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
List name of organization and dates of membership. Note if you are a student member
of a professional association/organization.
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INVOLVEMENT – Campus, Community, Volunteer
Highlight activities that demonstrate involvement in organizations, leadership roles and
note length of membership.
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REFERENCES
NOTE: References are not included on your resume. Create a separate references
page, listing at least 3 individuals who can attest to your work ethic, academic
performance, skills and abilities. Ask these individuals to serve as references prior to
including on your reference page.
Name ____________________________________ Title _________________________________
Organization ____________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________________ Email (Optional) __________________________
Name ____________________________________ Title _________________________________
Organization ____________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________________ Email (Optional) __________________________
Name ____________________________________ Title _________________________________
Organization ____________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________________ Email (Optional) __________________________
WHAT’S NEXT?
After compiling your information, enter it into a Word document. Samples of various
resume formats are available on the Career Services’ website at
www.uwgb.edu/careers. Remember, the staff in Career Services are available to
review your resume and help you best market yourself to employers. Call the office
to set up a time to have your resume critiqued.
