Resume Worksheet: Only Put Down Your E-Mail Address If You Plan To Check It Daily!
Resume Worksheet: Only Put Down Your E-Mail Address If You Plan To Check It Daily!
This worksheet is designed to help you develop a draft of a resume. Print this form, then read
and complete each section to organize information for your draft. Dont worry about putting down
too many things or putting down something your think may not be important. Just brainstorm!
Not everything you put on this worksheet will end up on your resume.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Current Address
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Permanent Address
____________________________________
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Telephone: _____________________
Telephone: ___________________
E-mail: _________________________
E-mail: _______________________
Only put down your e-mail address if you plan to check it daily!
CAREER OBJECTIVE (optional)
Your objective is a concise statement of your career goal. If you are unsure of your career goal at
this time, leave the objective out completely.
Avoid the use of I and me.
Dont: I am looking for a management position that will use my communication skills.
Do: Seeking a management position utilizing communication and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Degree: (Do not abbreviate!)____________________________________________________
Major: _____________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation: ______________________________________________________
WORK EXPERIENCE
Start with the most recent job. For each job you have held, including summer jobs, part-time,
volunteer work, internships, work studies, practicums or student teaching, list the name of the
organization or company, your job title or position, the location (city and state) and dates of
employment (month and year).
(Most recent job)
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Title or position: _____________________________________________________________
Dates of employment: ________________________________________________________
City and State: ______________________________________________________________
Responsibilities and Accomplishments
List 3-5 concise statements (using bullets) describing your responsibilities. Use action verbs.
Use present tense if you are still in the job and past tense if not.
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(Next to last job)
Company: __________________________________________________________________
Title or position: _____________________________________________________________
Dates of employment: ________________________________________________________
City and State: ______________________________________________________________
Responsibilities and Accomplishments
List 3-5 concise statements (using bullets) describing your responsibilities. Use action verbs.
Use present tense if you are still in the job and past tense if not.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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(Third job)
Company:
___________________________________________________________________________
Title or position: _____________________________________________________________
Dates of employment: ________________________________________________________
City and State: ______________________________________________________________
Responsibilities and Accomplishments
List 3-5 concise statements (using bullets) describing your responsibilities. Use action verbs.
Use present tense if you are still in the job and past tense if not.
_____________________________________________________________________________
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SPECIAL SKILLS
Courses related to your objective or career goal other than fundamental courses required for your
major.
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Computer skills:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Awards received:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Research projects or class assignments related to your career goal:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Look at what you have accomplished in class and use that experience for your resume!
Licenses or Certifications, e.g., CPR:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Clubs, organizations, leadership roles:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Your involvement in activities outside of class says a great deal about your personality, interests
and ability to work with and lead people.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Identify your strengths and use bullets to highlight them, e.g.,
Exceptional desktop publishing skills
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The resume is the beginning of a well-planned job search. Be proud of your accomplishments
and show it!