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Resume formats and samples
Page layout:
Use Microsoft Word, but don't use the MS Word template. Avoid shading on your backgrounds or text. It doesn't
photocopy, fax or scan clearly.
(Also see resume software and templates for more about page layout.)
Content layout:
Chronological format and variations
Skills format
How to choose a format for your resume
Samples
Scannable sample
Chronological format and variations:
The most common resume format is called "chronological." It's simply a resume that lists your education and
experience in reverse chronological order - most recent items first - and it's a good way to start a draft of your
resume. Most of the samples are variations on the chronological format. You may also hear the terms "functional" or
"creative" used to describe resumes. These are just variations on the chronological format that use headings that best
showcase your background and qualifications.
Skills format
A skills resume combines the skills you have from a variety of experiences - paid work, volunteer work, student
activities, classroom work, projects, you name it - and groups these skills by category of skills that relate to the kind of
job you're seeking. This format works best when a traditional resume just doesn't work to make you look like a good
candidate even though you have relevant skills. A Career Services advisor can look at your first resume draft and help
you decide if a skills format might be the best approach to use.
Skills resume sample: Kinjal (MS Word doc) — B.A. candidate
How to choose a format for your resume
Look at the samples, and the features of each. Choose the combination of features that matches your background.
DON'T choose a resume style simply because the fictional student in a sample has your major. Students in any major
can use any resume style.
You may choose any style regardless of the type of employment you are seeking, whether internship, co-op, or
permanent employment.
DO choose a format which best shows how your individual credentials support your objective.
If you are unsure, start with a chronological style (the most traditional), have your resume critiqued, and revise your
resume as needed.
Samples:
All samples are MS Word documents; each link opens a new browser window; you can use any sample as a template
for your own resume if you wish.
Scannable sample
In addition to your resume for the human eye, it is possible that an employer may ask for a scannable resume. If you
get this instruction, see more on scannable resumes.
Samples of the same student's resume, two versions (both MS Word docs):
Narendra resume for the human eye — B.S. candidate; features a course project detailed
Narendra scannable resume — same as above in strictly scannable format
Page layout:
Use Microsoft Word, but don't use the MS Word template. Avoid shading on your backgrounds or text. It doesn't
photocopy, fax or scan clearly.
(Also see resume software and templates for more about page layout.)
Content layout:
Chronological format and variations
Skills format
How to choose a format for your resume
Samples
Scannable sample
Chronological format and variations:
The most common resume format is called "chronological." It's simply a resume that lists your education and
experience in reverse chronological order - most recent items first - and it's a good way to start a draft of your
resume. Most of the samples are variations on the chronological format. You may also hear the terms "functional" or
"creative" used to describe resumes. These are just variations on the chronological format that use headings that best
showcase your background and qualifications.
Skills format
A skills resume combines the skills you have from a variety of experiences - paid work, volunteer work, student
activities, classroom work, projects, you name it - and groups these skills by category of skills that relate to the kind of
job you're seeking. This format works best when a traditional resume just doesn't work to make you look like a good
candidate even though you have relevant skills. A Career Services advisor can look at your first resume draft and help
you decide if a skills format might be the best approach to use.
Skills resume sample: Kinjal (MS Word doc) — B.A. candidate
How to choose a format for your resume
Look at the samples, and the features of each. Choose the combination of features that matches your background.
DON'T choose a resume style simply because the fictional student in a sample has your major. Students in any major
can use any resume style.
You may choose any style regardless of the type of employment you are seeking, whether internship, co-op, or
permanent employment.
DO choose a format which best shows how your individual credentials support your objective.
If you are unsure, start with a chronological style (the most traditional), have your resume critiqued, and revise your
resume as needed.
Samples:
All samples are MS Word documents; each link opens a new browser window; you can use any sample as a template
for your own resume if you wish.
- Brinda — B.S. student, seeking co-op position; hasn't yet had career-related experience to list on resume.
- Manisha — B.A. student seeking internship; features "related employment and college activities" section;
"other employment" listed without details. - Rajan — B.S. candidate; resume features course work and lab skills.
- Sanjay — B.A. candidate; features study abroad, language skills, "related" and "other" experience
sections. - Ashutosh — B.S. candidate; features details on student organization leadership role.
- Ketan — B.S. candidate; features "related" and "other" experience sections; skills other than computer
skills. - Jayesh — B.A. candidate with coursework outside major that supports the objective; includes language
skills. - Rakhee — B.A. candidate; skills-based resume format.
- Gunjan — B.Arch. candidate; features design skills and study abroad.
- Devendra — B.S. candidate; features a course project detailed.
- Narendra scannable resume — same as above in strictly scannable format.
- Kavita — M.S. completed, plus 2 years of professional experience; features qualifications summary,
appropriate for experienced professional. - Prachi— M.A.Ed. candidate with teaching objective.
Scannable sample
In addition to your resume for the human eye, it is possible that an employer may ask for a scannable resume. If you
get this instruction, see more on scannable resumes.
Samples of the same student's resume, two versions (both MS Word docs):
Narendra resume for the human eye — B.S. candidate; features a course project detailed
Narendra scannable resume — same as above in strictly scannable format
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