Write a Winning Resume

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Write a Winning Resume
University of Central Florida
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Formatting Appearance

• Length should generally be one page unless you
  have extensive experience or graduate
  school work
• Margins 1 inch on all sides
• Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman or
  Arial
• Type Size 10 - 12 Point
• White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper
• Use a laser printer for best finish

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Heading

• Top of the page
• Your name large and bold
• Address street, town, state zip code
• Telephone number(s) with professional message
• Email address professional, check on a daily
  basis
• Website (optional)

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Sample Headings
Mike Jones 1 Meadow Way Altamonte Springs, FL
32116 [phone] MikeJones_at_aol.com
Susan Williams SusanWilliams_at_yahoo.com Current
Address Permanent Address 325 Maple St
55 Sycamore Drive Orlando, FL 32837 Miami,
FL 36829 [phone] (305)
555-4429
CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 ? [phone] ? CSmith_at_msn.com
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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
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Objective

• Short
• Specific
• Type of position
• Specialized skills
• Preferred work environment
• Tailor to each position

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Sample Objectives

• Management training internship in a community
  service agency leading to a career in service to
  the public
• Program development position working with
  geriatric clients
• Paralegal position with opportunity to conduct
  title searches and other research
• Tax professional with a national accounting firm
• Special Education position with Orange County
  Public Schools
• Part-time legal assistant position with a law
  firm focusing on environmental issues

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
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Education

• Educational institutions or specialized training
  programs you have attended
• Name and location of the institution
• Major, minor and area of concentration
• Graduation or anticipated graduation date
• GPA if 3.0 or higher
• Certifications and/or licensure related to
  employment goal
• Relevant coursework and/or thesis may be included

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Samples of Education Section
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of
Science May 2003 Major Biology GPA
3.5 Atlanta Community College Atlanta,
GA Associates of Science in Biology May
2001 GPA 3.8
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Master of Social
Work May 2003   Bachelor of Science May
2001 Major Social Work Minor
Psychology Addictions Certificate April
2003
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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of Science in
Biology May 2003 GPA 3.5 Relevant
Courses Medical Microbiology Molecular
Genetics Microbiology Physiology Immunology Fo
od Microbiology Virology
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Professional Experience

• Related employment (full-time or part-time)
• Internships (paid or unpaid)
• Co-op
• Summer jobs
• Volunteer/Service learning
• Senior projects or academic research

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Samples of Experience

• Washington Mutual Orlando, FL
• Accounting Intern May Aug 2003
• Reviewed and corrected accounting entries
• Assisted with financial planning input and
  analysis, and generated reports.
• Identified nearly 50,000 in unpaid bills and
  mislaid funds through accounting audits

• University of Central Florida, College of
  Business Orlando, FL
• Graduate Assistant Aug 2002 present
• Assist in class preparation, update computer
  files, internet research, and other
  organizational
• functions
• Present workshops on resume writing and
  interviewing preparation
• Provide individual career guidance and academic
  advising

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando,
FL Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2003
GPA 3.5 Relevant Courses Medical
Microbiology Molecular Genetics Microbiology
Physiology Immunology Food Microbiology Virolo
gy
EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention Atlanta, GA Microbiology
Intern May Aug 2002 Characterized
LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to
determine if genetic differences vary
geographically Extracted RNA from mosquito
field isolates infected with LaCrosse
virus Performed RT/PCR on the isolated
RNA Purified complementary DNA products
Quantified DNA product using agarose gel
electrophoresis 
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Additional Components

• Skills
• Computer
• Foreign Language
• Industry specific
• Professional Memberships
• Leadership Activities
• Honors

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Samples of Additional Components
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling
Association National Career Development
Association National Academic Advising
Association
HONORS, AWARDS and ACTIVITIES Florida Bright
Futures Scholar Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor
Society Big Brothers Volunteer
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES President of Student
Government Association Pledge Coordinator for
Sigma Chi Fraternity Treasurer for UCF Chapter
of the American Society for Microbiology
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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando,
FL Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2003
GPA 3.5 Relevant Courses Medical
Microbiology Molecular Genetics Microbiology
Physiology Immunology Food Microbiology Virolo
gy
EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention Atlanta, GA Microbiology
Intern May Aug 2002 Characterized
LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to
determine if genetic differences vary
geographically Extracted RNA from mosquito
field isolates infected with LaCrosse
virus Performed RT/PCR on the isolated
RNA Purified complementary DNA products
Quantified DNA product using agarose gel
electrophoresis 
COMPUTER Proficient in SPSS, Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access SKILLS
LEADERSHIP President of Student Government
Association ACTIVITIES Treasurer for American
Society for Microbiology
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References

• Separate page that complements resume
• Lists professional contacts who have direct
  knowledge of your skills and qualifications
• References may include faculty, former employers,
  and internship supervisors
• Obtain permission from references in advance
• Provide them with a current resume and a
  description of the position for which you are
  applying

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
REFERENCES Dr. Robert Jones Chair, Biology
Department University of Central Florida 4000
Central Florida Blvd Orlando, FL 32816 (407)
555-0000 Rsmith_at_mail.ucf.edu Ms. Louise
Parker Research Coordinator Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention 101 Peachtree
Center Atlanta, GA 30001 (404)
555-1111 louparker_at_cdcp.gov Dr. Jonathan
Hopkins National President American Society
for Microbiology 1000 Dupont Circle Washington
, DC 58221 [phone] DrJohn_at_asm.org
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Walk-in Hours Resume Critique
M-F 1000 a.m. - 400 p.m. (Fall Spring
semesters) M-F 1000 a.m. to 300 p.m. (Summer
semester) (no appointment necessary)