Breaking into the Workforce:

A Strong Resume for Beginners

Atta Ur Rehman Jadoon
Recap
A resume is… • a document that provides a
summary of your education, work
experience, skills, achievements,
and other relevant information to
potential employers.
• typically the first point of contact
between you and a potential
employer
• used to convince the employer that
you are the right person for the job
 Contact Information
Resume: Key Parts Objective or Summary Statement
Education
• Academic
• Professional
• Projects/Awards
Work Experience
• Projects
• Awards and Achievements
Skills
Extra Curricular Activities
• Activities
• Achievements
References
Developing a Traditional Resume

Particularly suitable for recent university graduates who

have limited work experience, or for students who
expect to graduate shortly

Most widely recognized approach to resume writing

 Objective
• Education
• Experience
• Extracurricular Activities
• References
Background Details
Education Work Experience Extracurricular Activities References

• SSC (General Science) 2022 to date - Research Institute for hiking and camping, fostering a Dr. Danyal Ahmed
• HSSC (Pre-Medical) FBISE Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, connection with nature and Senior Researcher
(2016) Pakistan Research Assistant, promoting physical well-being Institute for Behavioral Sciences
• BS (Psychology)FUI (2022) collaborating with senior
• Basic Computer Course from researchers on studies exploring Model Town
Abacus (2017) socio-cultural influences on mental • Winner of two educational Lahore
• English Language Proficiency health to design and implement awards: Behavioral Science Tel: 0423-1234567
Course (NUML) 2018 research protocols. Merit Scholarship (2020) Fax: 0423-1234567
• Workshop on Research Methods 2021 to 2022-Community and Behaviour Science email:
in Psychology National Institute Counseling Center, Islamabad, [email protected]
Talent Hunt Scholarship
of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
University, Islamabad, Pakistan conducted psychological (2018). Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
2021 assessments and standardized tests • Pakistan Psychological Community Counseling Center
• Certificate Course in Counseling 2020 to 2021-Child Guidance Association (PPA) since Ghouri Twon
Skills Pakistan Institute of Center, Islamabad, Pakistan 2020, participating in Islamabad
Professional Psychology, Counseling Volunteer, provided various seminars and Tel: 051-4845126
Islamabad, Pakistan 2020 emotional support and counseling workshops on mental health Fax: 051-4845126
services to children and adolescents advocacy. email:[email protected]
facing behavioral and emotional
challenges
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
assessments, to contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving their mental
health and well-being goals.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Sarah Zulfiquar •
•
BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA : 3.7).
Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam

is a behavioral •
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021
Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021

sciences • Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,
Pakistan 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
undergraduate who 2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
has held two exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and implement

previous jobs, research protocols.

2021 to 2022 Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology

totaling three years Intern, conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests
interventions. (Three months full time, nine months part time)

of full-time
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
emotional support and counseling services to children and adolescents facing behavioral
and emotional challenges.
employment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
 Job applicants with only Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Each line of Sarah’s name,
limited work experience Ghouri Town, Islamabad address, and telephone
Tel: (051) 4845126
should try to keep their email: [email protected] number is centered to give
resumes down to one page OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in the top of the resume a
Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
assessments, to contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving their mental balanced appearance.
health and well-being goals.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA : 3.7).
• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021
• Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021
• Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,
Pakistan 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and
implement research protocols.
An appealing, 2021 to 2022 Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
uncrowded appearance, months full time, nine months part time)
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
coupled with good emotional support and counseling services to children and
and emotional challenges.
adolescents facing behavioral

words, will catch an ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour

employer’s attention- A •
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and

biography of experience •
workshops on mental health advocacy.
Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
 Sarah Zulfiquar
Sarah H No. D24/3Zulfiquar
St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
H No.Tel:D24/3 St.No 6
(051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE Ghouri Town, Islamabad
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in

Tel: (051) 4845126

Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
assessments, to contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving their mental
health and well-being goals.
EDUCATION email:
AND TRAINING [email protected]
• BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA : 3.7).
• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021
• Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021
• Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,
Pakistan 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and
implement research protocols.
2021 to 2022 Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
months full time, nine months part time)
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
emotional support and counseling services to children and adolescents facing behavioral
and emotional challenges.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
The Header Section
• The first line should be your name
• Larger than the largest font used in body
• Avoid using decorative fonts
• Don’t use black or gray shaded backgrounds
• Exclude titles Mr., Mrs., Ms., …
• Include contact address
• Permanent address
• Current address
• Include your phone number
• Change the message machine to be appropriate
• Include your email address
• Use your UWEC email address
• Don’t use “BIGBOY@HOT_MAIL.COM”
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]

Each line of Sarah’s name, address, telephone number, and

email ID is centered to give the top of the resume a balanced
appearance
The Objective Section
• Considered optional but I strongly suggest including it

• Make statement clear, concise, and to the point

• Bad: “I want to get a job”
• Weak: “To attain an internship in the computer industry.”
• Good: “To attain an internship in the computer industry working with database or
network security.”
• Avoid being overly specific to single company
• “To attain a position at 3M Pharmaceuticals working on …”
• I prefer objectives from the company’s perspective
• “To attain a web application programming position where knowledge of Java and the
Struts framework will add value the overall development process.”
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
To pursue a career in Psychology,
assessments, to contributeleveraging
effectively to the field and my
health and well-being goals.
academic
support individuals background
in achieving their mental with a Bachelor's
degree in Psychology and hands-on
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS experience
Psychology from Foundation inFebruary
University Islamabad, research
2022 (GPA : 3.7).methodologies, counseling,
• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
and psychological assessments,
•
to contribute
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021 effectively to the field and support
Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021

individuals in achieving• their mental health

Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,
Pakistan 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and
implement research protocols.
2021 to 2022 Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
months full time, nine months part time)
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
emotional support and counseling services to children and adolescents facing behavioral
and emotional challenges.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
Objective Statement
• An assertive statement drawing the employer’s attention rapidly to the
of Sarah’s primary experience and education, and to the employment
direction the applicant wants to pursue

OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background
with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and hands-on experience in
research methodologies, counseling, and psychological assessments, to
contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving
their mental health
Education and Training
• Reverse chronological order
• State the name of the institute and the year graduated.
• List college or university she attended, plus the type of course enrolled
in, the diploma or degree received, and year of graduation (or expected
graduation).
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
EDUCATION AND TRAININGOBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
• BS Psychology fromassessments,
Foundation University
to contribute effectively
health and well-being goals.
to the field and supportIslamabad, February
individuals in achieving their mental 2022 (GPA : 3.7).
• Workshop on Research Methods
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS Psychology inUniversity
from Foundation Psychology Islamabad, February National
2022 (GPA : 3.7). Institute of Psychology,
• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
Quaid-i-Azam University,
•
University, Islamabad,
Islamabad, Pakistan 2021 Pakistan 2021
Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021
• Training in Behavioral
•
Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore,
Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,
Pakistan 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pakistan 2021 2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
• Certificate Course in Counseling Skills influences
exploring socio-cultural Pakistan on mental Institute
health to designof and Professional
implement research protocols.
Psychology, Islamabad, Pakistan
2021 to 2022 2020Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
Community Counseling
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
months full time, nine months part time)
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
emotional support and counseling services to children and adolescents facing behavioral
and emotional challenges.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA :
3.7).
• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology,
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021
• Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore,
Pakistan 2021
• Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional
Psychology, Islamabad, Pakistan 2020
• Included her grade point average (GPA) because it is high. This is optional,
but if you do include it be sure to include it for all schools.
Work Experience
• The two-column arrangement of dates and work experience gives a
less crowded appearance to the page.
• Usually presented in reverse order, with the most recent work
experience appearing first and earliest experience last.
• For each employer, state the name of the company or organization
first, emphasize it with bold type, and then identify the city and state
in which it is located. Then describe the position held (give the job
title), and what the work involved.
• Particularly draw attention to the responsibilities of the job rather than
merely listing the duties you performed.
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in

WORK EXPERIENCE Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
assessments, to contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving their mental
health and well-being goals.

2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA : 3.7).

Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies

• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021

exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and

•
•
Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021
Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,

implement research protocols.

Pakistan 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
2021 to 2022 CommunityResearch Counseling Center,
Assistant, collaborating with senior Islamabad,
researchers on studies Pakistan , Psychology
exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and
Intern, conducted psychological
implement research protocols. assessments and standardized tests
2021 to 2022 Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
2020 to 2021 Child2020Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer,
months full time, nine months part time)
to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
provided emotional support and counseling
emotional support and counseling services to children and
and emotional challenges.
services to children and
adolescents facing behavioral

adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and
implement research protocols.
2021 to 2022 Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan ,
Psychology Intern, conducted psychological assessments and
standardized tests
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling
Volunteer, provided emotional support and counseling services to
children and adolescents facing behavioral and emotional challenges
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan Research
Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies exploring socio-
cultural influences on mental health to design and implement research protocols.

• Provides more details about recent experience , and about earlier work
that is similar to that of the position you are seeking, than for less-related
work.
• Quotes dates as whole years for long periods of employment, but as
month and year for short periods; for example, Jun 2000–Feb 2001
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
assessments, to contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving their mental
health and well-being goals.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA : 3.7).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021
• Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020)
• Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,
Pakistan 2020

and Behaviour Science Talent

2022 to date Hunt
WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Institute Scholarship
for Behavioral Sciences,(2018).
Lahore, Pakistan

• Pakistan Psychological Association Research Assistant, collaborating with senior researchers on studies
(PPA)
exploring socio-cultural influences since
on mental2020, participating
health to design and in various
implement research protocols.
seminars and workshops
2021 to 2022 on mental
Community Counselinghealth advocacy.
Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
• Interests: hiking and camping,
months fostering
full time, nine months part time) a connection with nature and promoting
2020 to 2021 Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
physical well-beingemotional support and counseling services to children and
and emotional challenges.
adolescents facing behavioral

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
being
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
Additional Information
• Information on your hobbies, interests, and participation in sports
and community activities tells prospective employers that you
recognize your role in society, are not too rigid or too narrow, and
adapt well to your environment.
• Such an applicant will make an interesting, active employee who
will not only contribute to the company, but also take part in social
and sports functions.
• Outside activities represent a balanced lifestyle and provide outlets
for stress.
• Don’t include hobbies or activities not related to the job or your story
• Don’t include volunteer work unless there is a direct and positive link with the job

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit
Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour Science Talent Hunt Scholarship
(2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in
various seminars and workshops on mental health advocacy.
• Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and
promoting physical well-being
References
• Cross-section of people you have worked for, been taught by, or
served with on committees, and ensure that their relevance is
apparent (their connection to one of your previous jobs or activities
must be clear).
• Before including them in your list, check that all are willing to act as
references.
• Always provide references on your resume.
• Resumes that list “References Available on Request” make the reader
take one more step. By providing them in advance you are making the
selection committee’s work easier and shorter.
 Sarah Zulfiquar
H No. D24/3 St.No 6
Ghouri Town, Islamabad
Tel: (051) 4845126
email: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Psychology, leveraging my academic background with a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology and hands-on experience in research methodologies, counseling, and psychological
assessments, to contribute effectively to the field and support individuals in achieving their mental
health and well-being goals.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• BS Psychology from Foundation University Islamabad, February 2022 (GPA : 3.7).
• Workshop on Research Methods in Psychology National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam
University, Islamabad, Pakistan 2021
• Training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques Behavioral Therapy Institute, Lahore, Pakistan 2021
• Certificate Course in Counseling Skills Pakistan Institute of Professional Psychology, Islamabad,

REFERENCES Pakistan 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE
2022 to date Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
The following people have agreed toResearch supplyAssistant,references onresearchers
collaborating with senior my behalf: on studies
exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health to design and
Dr. Danyal Ahmed 2021 to 2022
implement research protocols. Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Community Counseling Center, Islamabad, Pakistan , Psychology Intern,
conducted psychological assessments and standardized tests interventions. (Three
Senior Researcher months full time, nine months part time) Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences
emotional support and counseling services to children andCommunity
2020 to 2021
Counseling
Child Guidance Center, Islamabad, Pakistan Counseling Volunteer, provided
adolescents facing behavioral Center
Model Town and emotional challenges.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ghouri Twon
•
Lahore Islamabad
Winner of two educational awards: Behavioral Science Merit Scholarship (2020) and Behaviour
Science Talent Hunt Scholarship (2018).
• Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) since 2020, participating in various seminars and
Tel: 0423-1234567 •
workshops on mental health advocacy. Tel: 051-4845126
Interests: hiking and camping, fostering a connection with nature and promoting physical well-
Fax: 0423-1234567 being
REFERENCES
Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] Ms.email:
Ayesha Ahmed : [email protected]
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 0423-1234567 Tel: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567 Fax: 051-4845126
email: [email protected] email: :[email protected]
REFERENCES
The following people have agreed to supply references on my behalf:
Dr. Danyal Ahmed Ms. Ayesha Ahmed
Senior Researcher Clinical Psychologist
Institute for Behavioral Sciences Community Counseling Center
Model Town Ghouri Twon
Lahore Islamabad
Tel: 051-4845126
Tel: 0423-1234567
Fax: 051-4845126
Fax: 0423-1234567

email: [email protected] email: : [email protected]

• Research Assistant in Psychology:
• Given her experience as a Research Assistant at the Research Institute for Behavioral Sciences,
where she collaborated on studies exploring socio-cultural influences on mental health, Sarah
would excel in research-focused roles within psychology departments or research institutes.
• Counseling Intern or Junior Counselor:
• With her internship experience at the Community Counseling Center and volunteer work at the
Child Guidance Center, Sarah has gained valuable skills in conducting psychological assessments
and providing counseling services. Positions such as counseling interns or junior counselors in
counseling centers, hospitals, or educational institutions would be suitable for her.
• Behavioral Therapist Assistant:
• Sarah's training in Behavioral Therapy Techniques from the Behavioral Therapy Institute makes
her a strong candidate for positions as a behavioral therapist assistant, where she can assist licensed
therapists in implementing therapeutic interventions and techniques.
• Mental Health Advocate:
• Given her involvement in the Pakistan Psychological Association and participation in seminars and
workshops on mental health advocacy, Sarah could pursue roles focused on mental health
awareness, advocacy, and education, either within nonprofit organizations, government agencies,
or educational institutions.
 You are a first-year computer science
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