Download - Bursary and Scholarship Resume
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
There isn’t much difference between a work resume and a bursary resume. Bursary resumes will focus more on academic achievements and school and community activities rather than work experience.
Both types of resumes will:
Be easy to read (print size & font style)
Be well organized – subheadings and bullets
Be 1 – 2 pages in length
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Place your name, address and phone number at the top of the page. You can include your email address if you wish.
Only include subheadings for which you have information or experience. Eliminate the other subheadings.
Get your parents to help you recall information such as volunteer activities.
Only use activities for grades 10, 11 and 12 unless you have been continually participating for several years.
TO START
Name, address and phone number should be prominently displayed.
Subtitle: Career Pathway Explain where you would like to continue your education, field of study and your ultimate career goal.
Subtitle: Education Identify the name of your high school and expected year of graduation.
RESUME LAYOUT
DAVID JONES1500 Malahat Ave
Courtenay, BC V9N 2Z4(250) 334-1000
Educational Pathways
My goal is to attend North Island College for two years before transferring to the University of Victoria. The area...
Education
Mark R. Isfeld SecondaryGraduating June 20##
Your name & contact
information
Subheadings should be highlighted (bold print)
Example
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Include:
All awards
Honour Roll standing
Grade point average (GPA)
Math competitions
Science Fair Special programs or classes taken outside of regular school
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Place the most recent information first.
If more than one achievement in a given year, list the most important one first.
If some achievements span several years, put the longest term achievements that are still current first.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Education
Mark R. Isfeld SecondaryGraduating June 20##
Awards and Honours Received
2013 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Community Service AwardComox Valley Festival of the Arts, Gold place in Piano Solo
2012 Most Improved Athlete in Physical Education Award2011 Comox Valley Heritage Society, painting selected to appear
in exhibition2011-13 Passport to Education recipient
Most recent information goes first.
Example
EXTRA CURRICULAR - ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Include:
All awards
Team memberships
Organizing of events
Helping with events – at school & community
Group by sport or activity. Within each grouping, begin with the most recent achievement or activity.
EXTRA CURRICULAR - ART ACHIEVEMENTS
Include all involvement:
drama
music
dance
art
Follow the same suggestions as Athletic Achievements.
EXTRA CURRICULAR - ATHLETIC/ARTS ACHIEVEMENTS
Extra Curricular Activities
2013 Rainbow Youth Theatre, role of Rolfe in“Sound of Music” production
2012-13 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Football team2011-13 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Volleyball team
Mark R. Isfeld Secondary, Senior Jazz Band2006-13 Private piano lessons
You only need to place the date once for several
activities done at the same time
Exampl
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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
School membership in:
clubs
Student Council (government)
school volunteer experiences
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Include community memberships: community groups
church groups
other volunteer activities in which you have been involved that did not take place at your school site (e.g. Volunteer firefighter, United Way Youth Committee, summer day camps)
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
School and Community Involvement
2011-13 Mark R. Isfeld Secondary Interact Club2012 Counter Attack Road Sense Club,
assisted with coordination of trauma room for Vancouver Island Conference.
2010-12 Mark R. Isfeld Environmental Club, assisted in petitioning t save local green space and planting
trees in community parks.2009 Puntledge River Hatchery Tour (elementary
school field trip project)
Be sure to line up your columns.
The TAB key is
important.
Continue to place most
recent items first.
Example
WORK EXPERIENCE
Include paid or volunteer experiences from summer or continuing positions.
Once again, begin with the most recent activities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience
2011-13 McDonalds Restaurant, cashier2011-13 Kids Fest volunteer2010-11 Courtenay Recreation Centre, Summer
Kids in the Park Camp2009-11 Babysitting
ExampleBe sure to
leave a space
between the
subheading and the
information that follows.
Also leave a space before adding
another subheading
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
This can be broken down into several areas if needed. (e.g. Typing, Languages, Computer Skills)
Focus on strengths and positive qualities that enhance who you are and give insight to your character.
Sample adjective terms to consider: Organized, attentive to detail, dependable, excellent memory, outgoing, positive demeanor, strong verbal and written communication skills, able to work effectively as a team player, etc.
SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Record any seminar or conference attended – in or out of town.
Examples:
Career Fair
P.A.R.T.Y. Program
World Host Program
Red Cross Training
Food Safe
INTERESTS
List some areas that are of interest, hobbies or past-times.
Examples:
classic cars
martial arts
gardening
horseback riding
REFERENCES
Select 3 people who know you well. (Teachers, coaches, instructors, family friends, etc.)
Do NOT include parents or other relatives.
Also do NOT include anyone who is not an adult
Be sure to ask them if they are willing to be your reference.
You will need their contact information (full name, address and phone number)
REFERENCES
References
Mrs. Kathleen Smith, Piano Teacher#100 – 1000 Noel Ave.Comox, BC V8M 1Z2(250) 339-0000
Constable Huxley, School Liaison OfficerRCMP Courtenay Detachment1000 Ryan RoadCourtenay, BC V9N 1Z2(250) 338-0000
Ms. Hedy Fixit, CounsellorMark R. Isfeld Secondary1551 Lewick RoadCourtenay, BC V9N 9B5(250)334-2428
Exampl
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Be sure to ask if a person will be a reference before adding them to your resume.
RESUME STYLES
Check the Internet to look at a variety of styles. Just be sure to keep your resume easy to read.
Some websites to look at:
http://loftresumes.com
http://graphicriver.net/item/resumes-5-pack/44004?WT.ac=search_item&WT.seg_1=search_item&WT.z_author=tulern24
http://www.google.ca/search?q=sample+resume&hl=en&tbo=u&rls=com.microsoft:en-ca:IE-SearchBox&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=7yO9ULn6KYK1iwKL1oH4CA&ved=0CEcQsAQ&biw=1272&bih=836#hl=en&tbo=d&rls=com.microsoft:en-ca:IE-SearchBox&tbm=isch&q=sample+student+resume&revid=2078471965&sa=X&ei=ICS9UP_CKYSGjAKBpYD4BA&ved=0CF0QgxY&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=7bf19b4e4c8c7416&bpcl=39314241&biw=1272&bih=836
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