Professional Materials

Your name - This can be a slightly larger font than the rest of the resume. If you have a preferred name/nickname put it in between your first name and last name in quotation marks.

The next line(s) include your city, state, and zip code, a phone number you can be reached at, your personal (yet professional) email address, and a personalized LinkedIn profile.

Example: 

Indiana "Indy" Jones

Indianapolis, IN 55555 | 123-456-7890 | Indiana.Jones@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/jonesindy

The professional summary portion of your resume is always tailored to the position description. This begins with the subheading for this section. Instead of labeling it as the professional summary, label it as the title of the job you are applying to. The section should be 3-4 sentences, avoid person pronouns, and articulate how you can do the job.

Example: 

Director of Human Resources

Dedicated project manager with 10+ years of experience in hospital settings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as seen with experiences updating training modules and revamping new hire orientation. Organizational expert who provided critical feedback to 6 client specialists to keep up-to-date on customer service. 

This section should be 9-12 skills in a bulleted list. These should be one-word or short phrases. This section is focused on listing what you can do. You should not be using full sentences or creating paragraphs.

Example:

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Your experiences are the jobs that you have held in the past that help readers contextualize your ability to work. You want to focus on include dates, locations, titles, and achievements. 

When including your achievements, think about what you have done that has set you apart from your coworkers. What did the work you did allow others to do? What metrics can you include? This should not appear as copied and pasted duties from old position descriptions.

Don't: 

• Supervised five people
• Had a $50,000 budget

Do:

• Supervised a team of 5 junior data analysts, managing their caseloads, professional development, and performance evaluations
• Managed a $50,000 budget allocating funds across the housing, funding, and hospitality offices
   

Example:

ACME Company | Columbus, Ohio

Social Media Intern | May 2023 – Current

The Education section of your resume is an essential component that showcases your academic achievements, certifications, and credentials. To present this information effectively, list your degrees and certifications in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recently earned qualification. Each entry should include the degree or certification title, the institution's name, its location, and the dates attended or awarded.

When it comes to including your GPA, it is advisable to mention it only if it is 3.5 or higher. This helps to highlight your academic excellence without detracting from other qualifications. By organizing your Education section clearly and concisely, you can effectively convey your academic background and its relevance to potential employers.

Example:

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science | Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio

May 2022 | GPA 4.0

Professional Certificate

Strategic Human Resources Business Partner Certification (sHRBP) - Human Capital Institute, Brooklyn, New York, (December 2024). 
 

• Dates should include months and year
• Do not switch up fonts and colors repeatedly
• Avoid images, tables, drawings, headers and footers
• Do not use personal pronouns in your resume. Instead, refer to yourself based on your accomplishments
  • Don't - I have 10 years of experience...
  • Do - Dedicated Data Analyst with 10 years of experience...
• Bold metrics for emphasis
• Applicant Tracking Systems need to see you are qualified for the job so include the buzzwords and phrases from the position description