Resume Writing Guide

Emory University Career Center

Table of Contents I. Resume Tips 2

II. Resume Breakdown - Heading 3 - Objective 4 - Education 5 - Experience 6 - Activities 8 - Skills 9

III. Sample Resumes 10

IV. Action Verbs 19

• Are tailored to the job

• Do not include everything you have ever done

• Include #’s, $’s and %’s when possible

• Do not include photographs, height, weight or marital status (common on some international resumes)

• Use bold, italics and underlining

• Are easy to read

• Use common easy-to-read fonts (10-12pt)

In order to write an effective resume, think about your target audience. Who is the reader? What’s important to him/her in selecting a strong candidate? The most effective resumes are clearly focused on a specific opportunity and addresses the organization’s stated requirements for the role.

Relate to your reader’s needs. Brainstorm ALL of your experiences. Consider your accomplishments, including work experience, volunteer, internship, research, study abroad, co-curricular and classroom activities. Also consider computer skills, foreign language ability, certifications, presentations, publications, professional association memberships, honors - even travel. Now that you have all the content identified, it’s time to put it in a structured format.

Good Resumes...• Emphasize the most relevant parts of your

background

• Focus on skills, achievements, your impact and things you learned

• Have no spelling errors or grammatical mistakes

• Prioritize bullets by relevancy

• Are scannable with no long sentences

• Have margins between .5 - 1 inch

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Overview

Resume Tips

Heading

The main heading at the top of your resume contains your contact information:

ᐳ Full Name – If your preferred name is different than your given birth name, you may choose to include it here, instead of or in addition to.ᐳPermanent Address and/or School Address – you may opt to use one, or both. For example, if applying for positions near your hometown, it can be an advantage to list your permanent address.ᐳTelephone Number – we suggest listing one main number instead of multiple.ᐳEmail Address – Do not list multiple email addresses. Instead, choose one main address that you will use for your job or internship search. Seniors: your Emory email expires within a short grace period after graduation. We suggest using a personal email or applying for an alumni email address.

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS: You may wish to also incorporate the following, if applicable:

ᐳAbbreviated Address – If you are worried about privacy considerations when listing your street address on a resume, some people opt to list only City and State.ᐳPersonal website – For students who apply for jobs that frequently request to see samples of your work, you might have a personal website, blog or other URL that contains a portfolio, or samples of your work, such as writing, photography, multimedia, and other applicable content. ᐳLinkedIn URL – Including a link to your LinkedIn profile can also serve as an extension of your resume, as it may contain a summary of your professional background and aspirations, samples of your work, recommendations written by a former job or internship supervisors, and endorsed skills.

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MARGEAUX STUDENT mlstudent@emory.edu

404-721-0000

Emory P.O. Box 4321 1894 Drew Lane Atlanta, GA 30322 Washington, DC 22321

Isaiah Jefferson1535 Ridgedale RdAtlanta, GA 30317

isaiah.jefferson@gmail.com555-483-8883

Clayton Chemistry1432 Briarhill Lane, Tucker, GA 30021cchemi4@emory.edu 404-555-1234

Haixiao (Mary) Feng 123 William Street | Brooklyn, NY 11223 | 555.383.8532 | mary.feng@emory.edu | linkedin.com/in/maryfeng

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Objective

Some hiring managers prefer to see objectives on a resume but others do not – therefore, it is optional to include. Avoid using an objective that does not clearly define your focus.

Content can include:

ᐳWhether you are seeking a full-time job or an internship (summer, or spring/fall).ᐳTitle of the role, as specified by the target employer (or a similar title).ᐳThe industry sector, or sub-sector you are targeting.ᐳA list of 2-3 primary skills relevant to the position. Focus on the skills you offer, not what you hope to gain from the position.

Deciding when to use, or omit the “objective”:

ᐳWhen submitting a cover letter with your resume, this additional document will indicate all of the above in greater detail. In this instance, you may choose to omit the OBJECTIVE on your resume.ᐳWhen attending a Career Fair or networking event where you will be speaking with multiple people, an OBJECTIVE on your resume serves to let them know which industries or roles you are targeting.ᐳWhen completing your graduate or professional school or scholarships/fellowships applications, an OBJECTIVE may not be necessary on your resume. The personal statement and/or essays required eliminates the need for it.

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a summer marketing internship within the environmental sector, utilizing my strong communication, research and analytical skills

OBJECTIVE Seeking the Executive Development Program at Macy's to utilize my data analysis skills, previous retail experience and interest in managing complex relationships in a team environmentEX

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Education

ᐳAcademic Institutions – List Emory University at the top, directly followed by Atlanta, GA as the location. You may also include Study Abroad Institutions, Prior Universities, and High School – arranged in order by graduation date, from most recent to oldest. NOTE: Typically high school is listed on a freshman or sophomore resume, opting to omit following sophomore year.

ᐳDegree(s) being sought / degrees earned – Degrees should be listed in reverse chronological order beginning with the most recent. List the type of degree (ie. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, etc.), along with the corresponding academic major(s). This can also include minor, concentration(s). For example Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Spanish.

ᐳGraduation Dates – Provide the month and year you plan to graduate from Emory (not a date range). You may use a date range to describe time spent at another institution if you transferred to Emory.

ᐳGPA – Including the GPA is optional but recommended, and typically this is your Cumulative GPA. Some people suggest omitting GPA if below a 3.0, while others suggest including it regardless, for transparency. Another alternative is to include Major GPA if that is higher than your cumulative and you feel it is more representative of the position you are seeking. NOTE: GPA can be represented with one, or two decimal points (ie. 3.0 or 3.25) and should reflect your current GPA as indicated by OPUS.

ᐳAcademic Honors – Can include items such as Dean’s List (with the number of semesters), honor societies, and scholarships.

ᐳRelated coursework – Selected courses that are relevant to the hiring manager’s needs. List courses by name, not course number. Keep this list short (2-6 courses, or two full lines on the page, is a good rule-of-thumb). If an employer wishes to see a full academic transcript, they will request it. NOTE: Honors, awards, courses, or activities may each have a subsection in this area or their own separate sections, depending on how relevant it is to your job focus.

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EDUCATION Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2021 Bachelor of Science in Economics; Minor in History GPA: 3.75/4.00; Dean's List (2 semesters) Related Coursework: Business Economics, Economic Forecasting, Intro to Global Trade and Financing

EDUCATION

Emory University May 2020Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Atlanta, GA

Cumulative GPA: 3.43/4.00

University College London Sept - Dec 2018Study Abroad, Political Science London, England

Experience This section may include a variety of things and it is not limited to paid experience:

ᐳPaid or unpaid internships and work-study positions ᐳPart-time or full-time employment ᐳIndependent study ᐳResearch ᐳVolunteer opportunities ᐳExtracurriculars (Greek organizations, Professional Societies, Clubs, SGA)

TAILORING YOUR RESUMESending the same version of your resume to every position you’re applying for does not always work well, particularly if the roles you are seeking are significantly different from one another.

Tailoring happens in two main ways: 1) The way you group experiences on the page; and, 2) How you describe the experiences in relation to your reader’s key needs.

STEP ONE: Analyze the position you are applying for. When you are clear about what your reader’s needs are, you are ready to look back on past experiences to determine which aspects of your background to emphasize in order to portray yourself as the right “fit” for the role.

STEP TWO: Draft your resume by creating a list of all of your current and former experiences. For each item, include:

ᐳName of organizationᐳYour job titleᐳLocation of the organization (city, state), andᐳDates employed – use both a month & year as start and end dates

STEP THREE: Now you’re ready to consider how you want to group information on the page. We suggest looking over several resume examples before choosing the outline that works best for you.

STEP FOUR: Once you’ve selected your format, it’s time to write strong, descriptive bullet points that tell your reader you’re the person they want to interview. Bullets emphasize the projects and tasks you worked on, their context or purpose, and what results and outcomes were achieved. They should impress upon your reader that you have the potential to “step into” the desired role and achieve success, based on what you achieved in the past.

WRITING RESUME BULLETSBullet points allow the reader to understand how each experience relates to the role you are seeking by providing answers to 3 key questions: 1) What did you do? 2) How did you do it? 3) Why did you do it and what was the outcome?

I. Organizing Bullet Information

TASK or PROJECT SKILLS USED/ACTION VERBS PURPOSE/OUTCOMES

Example: had to plan large event

Coordinated & communicated with staff, ordered food, organized seating, reserved space

To recognize students who completed certificate program

II. Show Impact of Past Work

SHOW IMPACT OF YOUR WORK BY QUANTIFYING RESULTS

Example: % increase/decrease, $ raised, volume of articles written, size of group taught, age ranges, # of participants, # of likes/follows, etc.

III. Putting it All Together!

SAMPLE BULLET POINT (FROM ABOVE)

Example: Coordinated event to recognize 100+ graduates of certificate program securing catering, organizing seating and reserving event space

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Emory University Biology Department, Research Project Manager, Atlanta, GA Aug. 2016-present • Abstracted data using R and Python to create data structures used to validate previously unsupported research conclusions on butterfly metamorphosis • Communicated findings using Tableau to share with field experts and published data in the Journal of Entomological Science • Created and maintained a database comprised of 2,000 data points ensuring accuracy of input

RELATED EXPERIENCE The Wheel, Sports Writer, Emory University Nov. 2017 - present • Interview Emory and opposing coaching staff, players and fans for print and podcast • Write, edit and upload podcasts using Adobe Audition; created three podcasts to date • Contributed 15 articles on Emory varsity and junior varsity sports • Investigated homophobic attitudes in sports on Emory's campus and was chosen as the Dec. 2017 cover story; resulted in more than 78 reader comments

ART & MUSEUM EXPERIENCE Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY May - August 2018 Intern, Education & Library/Archives Department • Conducted research and wrote fact sheets on select works of Kandinsky Collections exhibit • Helped prepare wall texts and presentations of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian House and Pavilion • Contributed to planning of 37th Museum Mile Festival, creating outdoor activities for families; over 2,000 patrons were in attendance and 500+ participated in additional family activities • Participated in weekly Museum Cultures Seminar Programs that included staff lectures and field trips to auction houses, galleries, corporate collections and artists' studios

Susan Inglett Gallery, New York, NY May - September 2017 Gallery Intern • Led 2-3 gallery tours of up to 20 patrons daily and interfaced directly with the public at the front desk and during exhibits • Updated website with new content and maintained social media platforms including gallery's Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts; increased Instagram followers over 20% in 3 months • Assisted gallery owners with daily business operations including inventory, loans and contact list

EXPERIENCE

HSBC - New York, NY Summer 2018 Export Financing Intern • Facilitated 50+ transactions weekly including Export Financing, Letters of Credit, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Warranty of Title and Trade Insurance • Assess credit and default risk of over 15 local importers based on credit history, net assets and bank relationships • Analyzed transactions worth more than $50,000; identified error and collected additional $2,000 for firm

Experience Examples

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ActivitiesAlternate headings: "Involvement", “Leadership”, “Community Service”, “Extracurriculars” “Activities/Honors” - or some combination.

This section highlights campus and community involvement, leadership roles and shows your well-roundedness. Honors and awards can also be grouped here (or alternately under Education)

Activities may include: student clubs, volunteerism, faith-based organizations, fraternities and sororities, athletics, conferences and competitions, and honor societies/

To keep your resume to a single page (recommended for undergraduates), these items are often listed as “one-liners” without bullets – but this depends on the amount of room you have to elaborate. Just be sure to provide org name, title, location and date range, as you would for your EXPERIENCE items in the sections above.

If you have too many to list, put emphasis on college over high school activities – either way, choose the activities that have the strongest connection to your reader’s identified needs.

First and second-year students should feel comfortable including high school affiliated activities on a resume. By the time you reach your junior and senior year at Emory, your resume should reflect your collegiate experience. Sometimes listing an involvement on your resume may elicit some concern about whether it may have a negative impact on the employer’s hiring decision. Though the decision is personal and yours to make - it might be helpful to reach out to a Career Center staff member if you are unsure how you want to articulate this experience on a resume or during an interview.

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LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES Emory Economic Development Initiative - Public Relations Chair Mar 2018-present • Helped organize two fundraisers, raising $2,800 for entrepreneurs in developing countries • Connect donors with students through marketing the club via events on and off campus Outdoor Emory - Orientation Leader Aug 2017-present • Lead a group of 25 Emory students on weekend whitewater rafting trips • Planning the logistics for a spring 2019 skydiving outing for 35 participants Emory Ultimate Frisbee - Team Co-Captain (Fall 2018) Aug 2017-present Volunteer Emory - Volunteer Aug 2017-May 2018

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT NAACP Atlanta, Active Member August 2017 - present Humanity in Action, John Lewis Fellow May 2017 - August 2017 • Analyzed organization of human and civil rights movements to identify effective strategies to use in future work • Invited to return for a second fellowship the following summer based on performance Emory Black Student Union, Member August 2016 - May 2018

SkillsAlternate headings: “Skills & Interests” or “Additional Information”.

This section is often included on a resume to help employers to easily pinpoint your areas of expertise. Categories can be customized to reflect what you have to offer – you may use one or more:

ᐳSoftware Skills – Arrange in order of relevance to the role you are seeking and include your proficiency.ᐳForeign languages – Indicate whether written and/or conversational, as well as level(s)of fluency.ᐳProgramming languages – for software or web development skills, for example.ᐳLaboratory skills – Spectrophotometry, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis, for example.ᐳMultimedia skills – Adobe Premiere, FinalCut, iMovie, Audacity, and GarageBand, for example.ᐳSocial Media skills – WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, and HootSuite, for example.ᐳCertifications – these could include: driver’s licenses, CPR, Scuba, project management, SalesForce or Google Analytics, for example (typically, these require an examination).ᐳInterests – This is an additional subcategory that can make you more interesting and well-rounded to a prospective employer and may facilitate a further personal connection with those you meet. These can include personal hobbies or favorite subject matter, as well as professional interests that might relate to the role you are seeking.

With software skills, there is debate over whether to include products like Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, or whether they are viewed as “too basic” or ubiquitous. We suggest not minimizing any software proficiency, particularly if the above are requested within the job or internship description you are seeking.

NOTE: A skills section is generally intended for concrete technical skills, rather than character traits or broader interpersonal, public speaking, time management or leadership skills that are more credible when tied to bullet points that describe a context in which they were applied.

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TECHNICAL SKILLS Programming: Java, C, Python, R, SQL Database: SPSS, Basic SAS Internet: HTML, JavaScript, CSS Other: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere

Additional Software: Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and STATA; Hoover's and Business Source Complete (BSC)Languages: Intermediate written and conversational Mandarin; basic conversational FrenchInterests: Personal trading and investment, travel/backpacking, ultimate frisbee and historical fiction

Sample Resumes

BUSINESS FOCUSED RESUME - Oxford graduate. Includes #'s and $'s, relevant coursework and emphasizes great Major GPA. Focused on results achieved and positive impact on each organization.10

Jonathan Emory

P.O. Box 12345, Emory University ♦ Atlanta, GA 30322 ♦ (404) 555-1234 ♦ jemory@emory.edu

EDUCATION Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2019 Bachelor of Arts in Economics Major GPA: 3.72, Cumulative GPA: 3.56; SAT 2160; Omicron Delta Epsilon – Economics Honor Society Related Coursework: Econometrics, Stocks Bonds and Financial Options, International Finance, Industrial Organization, Decision Science, Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Markets Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, GA May 2017 Associate of Arts EXPERIENCE Macy’s – New York, NY May – August 2018 Merchandise Planning Intern Compiled weekly selling reports to analyze business at division, brand, fulfillment, and style levels Wrote monthly Purchase Orders for 25 vendors across 3 departments Analyzed site metrics to understand customer behavior Maximized sales by resolving weekly Bug Tracking and Issue Tracking Reports Coca-Cola – Atlanta, GA May – August 2017 Logistics and Supply Intern Partnered with production to improve forecasting by analyzing productivity reports to improve

cases per hour metrics of loading teams Worked with general manager to develop placement, pricing, and promotional strategies Assessed time and attendance system to help supervisors match their department labor plans by matching

resources to sales and production volume Evaluated inventory system to reduce financial loss due to product breakage, shrinkage, and spoilage NESTLÉ – Atlanta, GA May – August 2016 Product Development/ Product Applications Intern Assisted the brand manager to develop a strategy to enhance Nestlé's Baby milk product presence and

competitiveness in the milk industry; resulted in better shelf placement in large grocery retailer Analyzed Nestlé's pricing and shelf presence compared to competitors in 5 large grocery retailers Proposed a new marketing strategy to the division director based on research and findings

LEADERSHIP / ACTIVITIES Emory Club Golf Team, Member Aug 2017 – present Represented team in NCCGA Spring 2018 Regional Tournament Oxford College of Emory University Men’s Basketball Team, Shooting Guard Aug 2015 – April 2017 Helped lead team to GCAA regular season champions, 2016 and 2018 Private College Tutor, Independent Tutor Jan 2016 – May 2016 Worked effectively with high school students in the subject of economics for college-level course Organized daily study plans and assisted with homework, quizzes and other assignments SKILLS Software: JavaScript (Intermediate), R Studio, Web Design (HTML, Cascade & Wordpress) Languages: Intermediate written and conversational Mandarin; basic conversational French

CREATIVE FOCUSED RESUME - Student athlete sophomore student who still includes high school information on resume--we recommend dropping off all or most HS information by sophomore/junior year. English major who emphasized relevant skill sets: writing, technical skills, editing, etc.

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Alicia Sophomore Current Address: (404) 333-3333 Permanent Address: 213 Wakefield Street asopho@emory.edu 220 Allagash Avenue Atlanta, GA 30322 Bethesda, MD 31235 OBJECTIVE To obtain a summer sports communications or marketing internship in the Washington, DC area EDUCATION Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2021 Bachelor of Arts in English Cumulative GPA: 3.33/4.00 Related Coursework: Introduction to Reporting; Sociology of Sport; Introduction to Electronic Media; Introduction to Reporting; Media and Popular Culture Walter Johnson High School (WJHS), Bethesda, MD May 2017 Honors: AP Scholar with Distinction; National Honors Society; completed 240 service hours RELATED EXPERIENCE The Wheel, Sports Writer, Emory University Nov 2017 - Present

Interview Emory and opposing coaching staff, players, and fans for print and podcast Write, edit and upload podcasts using Adobe Audition; created 3 podcasts to date Contributed 15 articles on Emory varsity and junior varsity sports Investigated homophobic attitudes in sports on Emory’s campus and was chosen as the Dec 2017 cover story;

resulted in more than 78 reader comments on Wheel online site

The Daily Bugle, Editor/Photo Editor/Writer, WJHS Sep 2015 - May 2017 Served as Editor for a staff of 18 writers for bi-weekly high school newspaper Led editorial meetings to pitch story ideas, select content and set deadlines Developed practices that earned Mid-Atlantic Region Top-5 H.S. Newspaper Award

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE The Spotted Trotter, Server/Hostess, Bethesda, MD Summers 2016 - 2017 YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Youth Basketball Coach, Bethesda, MD Summers 2015 - 2016 EXTRACURRICULARS / LEADERSHIP Varsity Basketball, Emory University Sep 2017 - Present

Dedicate 20 hours each week to practice and games while maintaining a full course load Compete in 25+ games each season in addition to tournaments and regional championships

Student Council, WJHS Oct 2015 - May 2017

Helped raise close to $30,000 for Leukemia research in Feb 2016 Collected more than 1,500 pounds of canned food in Dec 2016 Organized three blood drives with National Honor Society resulting in over 300 gallons donated

Varsity Basketball, WJHS Aug 2013 - May 2017

Elected Team Captain in Sep 2016 Awarded “Washington Post” Fall All-Metro Second Team in Feb 2017 Recipient of team “Coach’s Award” and “Sportsmanship Award” in Apr 2017

SKILLS / INTERESTS Software: Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Audition, Photoshop; social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) Languages: Intermediate written and conversational French, basic conversational Spanish Interests: Fan of WNBA, MLS and NBA; enjoy pick-up basketball, filmmaking and biographies

MARKETING & MEDIA FOCUSED RESUME - Includes a targeted objective, research experience and showcases student involvement in the Experience section due to its relevancy. Adds a link to LinkedIn to showcase additional relevant experience.

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Felicia Jones PO Box 1234567 Atlanta, GA 30322

fjones@emory.edu | (404) 333-3333 | linkedin.com/in/feliciajones

OBJECTIVE To obtain a Marketing Research Coordinator position with Mediabliss utilizing my research, communication, and marketing skills.

EDUCATION Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 20xx Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0

Related Coursework: Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Data and Decision Analytics, Advanced Statistics and Research Methods, Social Psychology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Dooley Community, Inc., Social Media Volunteer, Emory University Nov 20xx – Present

Identify key online channels to establish a presence for Dooley Community’s outreach center Post regular updates including events, news articles and other pertinent information to DC’s social

media outlets via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; engaged 50% of followers on Facebook on one post Monitor activity and user interactions for all social media outlets; increased Instagram followers by 30%

Urjanet, Marketing Intern, Atlanta, GA May 20xx – Aug 20xx Planned and executed 5 major marketing campaigns for clients across various channels, including events

and tradeshows, digital marketing, SEO/SEM, email, etc. Generated high-quality content and sales collateral in the form of blog posts, infographics, comics, sales

presentations, eBooks, and more. Executed various marketing research projects and drove engagement through social media channels

Psychology Department, Research Assistant, Emory University Aug 20xx – May 20xx Assisted Graduate Student at the Child Study Center investigate number sense in children Created stimuli, analyzed results in SPSS, and regularly recruited and administered experimental tests

Clairmont Tower Residence Hall, Publicity Chair, Emory University Nov 20xx – May 20xx Designed, produced and distributed marketing materials for 5 hall events each semester Created an active community on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat

to engage residents and raise awareness about events

The Wheel, Writer, Emory University Nov 20xx – May 20xx Contributed 10 articles on current events and breaking news on campus

EXTRACURRICULARS / LEADERSHIP Active Minds, Vice President Nov. 20xx – Present Muslim Student Association, Weekly Worship Leader Sep 20xx – Present

Goizueta Marketing Club, Member Aug 20xx – Present

Alabama Residence Hall Council, Secretary Sep 20xx – May 20xx

SKILLS Social Media: Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Software: Salesforce, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, WordPress, MS Suite

HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH FOCUSED RESUME - Emphasizes healthcare & research experience. Lists specific lab techniques and skills in the experience section. Describes criteria for a scholarship.

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Juan Garcia 49 Rockyford Rd | Atlanta, GA 30317 | juan.garcia@gmail.com | 404-555-7783 | linkedin.com/in/juangarcia

Education Emory University May 2019 Bachelor of Science in Biology Atlanta, GA Cumulative GPA: 3.43/4.00 Healthcare & Research Experience Whitehead Biomedical Research Building August 2017-present Lab Technician Atlanta, GA

Perform experiments utilizing skills in PCR, gel electrophoresis, western blot, dissection, and autoclaving Prepare up to 15 buffers bacterial cultures and other solutions daily Gained an understanding of preparing samples, protein assays and inventory tracking in a lab setting Received training in OSHA and proper sterilization techniques

Johnson Orthodontics May 2017-August 2017 Health Assistant Savannah, GA

Oversaw equipment sterilization, assisted taking x-rays and filing patient information accurately Welcomed 50+ patients daily in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high-level of professionalism Ensured work was in compliance with OSHA guidelines and HIPAA standards compliance

Emory University January 2015-December 2015 Scholarly Inquiry and Research at Emory (SIRE) Researcher Atlanta, GA

• Recruited 30 participants and conducted data collection for synesthesia and cross-modal correspondences study • Presented research at the Emory SIRE Symposium 2015 and at the 2015 Society for Neuroscience Conference

Additional Experience Target Summers 2013-2015 Sales Associate Atlanta, GA

Acted as leader on duty by performing opening and closing routines of the store as needed Received a raise in two months based on customer service skills and performance Trained over 10 new hires on inventory management, maintaining the cash register and customer service

Involvement Pre-Health Mentoring Office, Peer Health Mentor January 2018-present

Teach first-year health course to educate students on how to become more competitive for medical school Promoted to lead Peer Health Partner Mentor to teach other Peer Mentors how to lead their classes

Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, Member August 2017-present Centro Latino, Advisory Board (2018-2019), Member September 2016-present Emory Residence Life, Sophomore Advisor August 2016-May 2017 Alternative Spring Break, Participant Spring 2016 Honors & Awards PwC/Fran Weiss Scholarship – awarded due to community service and academic excellence National Merit Scholar Eagle Scout (May 2016)

CREATIVE FOCUSED RESUME - Emphasizes relevant experience, includes study abroad experience and has a direct link to a professional portfolio in the heading of her resume.

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MARGEAUX STUDENT Washington, DC 22321 | 404-721-0000 | mlstudent@emory.edu

Professional Portfolio: mstudent.weebly.com OBJECTIVE A position as a Gallery Assistant utilizing strong design and verbal/written communication skills

EDUCATION Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2019

Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Minor in Italian Studies Arts Management Concentration Major GPA: 3.85/4.00; Cumulative GPA: 3.63/4.00; Dean’s List (3 semesters)

Related coursework: Arts Administration, Non-Profit Marketing, Principles of Organization & Management

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy Aug – Dec 2017

Study Abroad Program Studied Ancient Roman Art & Architecture, Italian Renaissance Art, Italian Language & Medieval Art

Studeies RELATED Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY May – Aug 2018 EXPERIENCE Intern, Education & Library/Archives Department

Conducted research and wrote fact sheets on 20 select works of Kandinsky Collections exhibit Helped prepare wall texts and presentation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian House & Pavilion Contributed to planning of 37th Museum Mile Festival, creating outdoor activities for families; over

2,000 patrons were in attendance and 500+ participated in additional family activities Participated in weekly Museum Cultures Seminar Programs that included staff lectures and field trips to

auction houses, galleries, corporate collections and artists’ studios

Susan Inglett Gallery, New York, NY May – Sept 2017 Gallery Intern

Led 2-3 gallery tours of up to 20 patrons daily and interfaced directly with public at the front desk and during exhibits

Updated website with new content and maintained social media platforms including gallery’s Squarespace, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; increased Instagram followers over 10% in 3 months

Assisted gallery owner with daily business operations, including inventory, loans, and contact list C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta, GA Jan – May 2016 Volunteer, Education Department Led tours for groups of 15-25 elementary school-aged children and teachers Presented interesting facts about special exhibits and answered patrons’ questions Helped host “Mummies and Milkshakes” and “Artful Stories” programs for families

ADDITIONAL Walden School, Atlanta, GA May – Aug 2015 EXPERIENCE Volunteer

Interacted with Autistic children, providing social and academic developmental support Designed classroom exhibits and kept materials neat and properly stored

Island Republic Restaurant, Washington, DC Summers 2014, 2016 Head Waitress

Trained 3 new staff members and coordinated work schedules

LEADERSHIP/ Student Alumni Association, Senior Gift Chair Summer 2017 HONORS Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society Jan 2016 – Present

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Oct 2015 – Present Emory READ, Tutor elementary children in Atlanta school districts Oct 2015 – Mar 2016

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, New Member Educator Sep 2015 – May 2016

ADDITIONAL Computer skills: Proficient in Adobe Photoshop; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; online research Language skills: Intermediate written and conversational Italian; basic conversational French

Interests: Foreign travel (Italy, France, Spain, Australia), painting and photography, tennis

ARTS MANAGEMENT FOCUSED RESUME - Includes relevant technical skills and shortened leadership experience section due to multiple relevant work experience.

Kallie Good 444 Piedmont Dr. NE, Apt. 120, Atlanta, GA 30324

404.222.9222 • kallie.good@emory.edu Education Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2020

Bachelor of Arts: Theater Studies; Minor: Mathematics Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00 Phi Beta Kappa

Study Abroad, National University of Ireland, Galway January - May 2019

Work Experience Emory College Center for Creativity & Arts (CCA), Atlanta, GA October 2019 - Present Communications Coordinator, Oct 2016 - Present

Work with seven arts departments, Michael C. Carlos Museum and University Libraries to create cohesive marketing, advertising and fundraising strategy for Arts at Emory; Assemble annual arts-wide season mailer and donation appeal

Designed and launched new Arts at Emory website (arts.emory.edu) using university content management system with improved navigation, calendar and analytics functionality

Coordinate online marketing initiatives including maintaining and creating content for Arts at Emory and CCA websites, managing online calendar, designing and deploying e-newsletters and postcards, and devising social media strategies

Communicate with university and regional media representatives about upcoming arts events and initiatives to increase visibility of Arts at Emory and CCA

Arts Associate, June-October 2016 Acted as a liaison between prospective students, current students and alumni, communicating information about CCA

programs, events and resources increasing student attendance and engagement with the arts at Emory Collaborated with CCA staff and arts department faculty to plan large-scale events including Creativity & Arts Soiree,

attended by 1000 people, and the Emory Big Draw Facilitated new student orientation activities and workshops for aspiring arts professionals

Emory University Office of Development & Alumni Relations, Atlanta, GA January - May 2019 Foundation & Corporate Relations Intern

Wrote and edited letters of intent and grant proposals for senior development directors to ensure that requests were compatible with the prospect’s line of giving

Researched foundation and corporate prospects to determine their specific fields of interest Matched university departmental programs and events with most probable candidates in order to secure funding

Actor’s Express, Atlanta, GA September - December 2019 Administrative Intern

Designed marketing strategies and compiled electronic mailings distributed to over 7,000 patrons including monthly newsletters, promotions, and marketing materials to promote special events

Established a relationship with the Concierge Society of Atlanta and created mailings, email blasts and special offers for concierges at 25 local hotels and conference centers to increase ticket purchases by Atlanta visitors

Devised proposal for partnerships with local restaurants providing patrons with discounted dining opportunities Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Nashville, TN May - August 2018 Administrative Intern

Represented the organization at fundraisers and public relations events communicating the Festival’s mission, current projects and opportunities to get involved

Created content for Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s website and social media outlets accessible to 10,000 patrons Researched and contacted regional foundations about grant application procedures to build list of potential donors for

future productions

Leadership & Volunteer Experience St. Mark United Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA - 1st & 2nd Grade Sunday School Teacher 2018 - 2019 Ad Hoc Productions, Emory University - Secretary, Box Office Manager 2016 - 2018 Tour Guide Executive Board, Emory University - Tour Guide Training Chair, Continuing Education Chair 2016 - 2017

Additional Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Tessitura Messaging System

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FASHION, ADVERTISING, MARKETING RESUMES- Highlighted the use of technical skills within the Experience section, not just the Skills section. Featured transferrable skills gained in student leadership roles.

DANA PLENSKY P.O. Box 42442 Atlanta, GA 30322 404-272-2222 dplenksy@emory.edu

EDUCATION Emory University Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts in Art History; Integrative Visual Arts Co-Major Graduating May 2019 Syracuse University in Florence Florence, Italy Semester abroad for Art History and Visual Arts Aug - Dec 2018 EXPERIENCE Seventeen Magazine, Advertising/ Sales Intern New York, NY

• Created sales presentations and materials in PowerPoint and Photoshop June 2018 - August 2018 • Assisted with sales calls for important clients like Maybelline and L’Oreal • Managed client relationships through email and gift baskets • Executed administrative duties, researched and maintained organization

Magazine Publisher’s Association Magazine University New York, NY

• Attended lecture series from executives in the magazine industry June 2017 - August 2017 Anthropologie, Visual Display Intern New York, NY

• Aided in creation of unique store designs June 2017 - August 2017 • Merchandised store and created new concepts from idea to execution

Alvin Valley Clothier, Design and Marketing Intern New York, NY

• Managed e-commerce website and orders June 2016 - August 2016 • Created effective e-mail blasts, promotions and press releases • Executed sales events for luxury clientele

ACTIVITIES Student Programming Council, Publicity Committee September 2016 - Present • Create, plan and execute events for the 11,000 university students • Design effective promotional material as advertisements for events • Manage the largest student activity budget on campus Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Vice President of Public Relations January 2016 - Present • Maintain our chapter brand on campus, create new programs to enhance PR • Manage a focus group of various officers (philanthropy, technology, alumni and editor) VOLUNTEER Paul Chester Children’s Hope Foundation (seasonal) Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia • Provide medical care in impoverished areas June 2011 - Present • Work as a scribe, translating, scheduling, problem solving, and patient triaging SKILLS Computers- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite Languages- Equipped with conversational Spanish and Italian

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JOHN STUDENT jstudent@emory.edu

Current Address Permanent Address 1234 Clifton Road 123 Main Street Atlanta, GA 30322 New York, NY 01234 (404) 555-1234 (212) 123-4567 EDUCATION Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2018 GPA: 3.67/4.0 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Lisa Melguine for Mayor Syracuse, NY Campaign Intern June 2017 - Present • Utilized strong communication and presentation skills while canvassing neighborhoods, including

making door-to-door visits to introduce candidate’s platform to residents and conducting presentations in community establishments.

• Assisted in design of campaign marketing materials including posters, flyers, and banners. • Drafted press releases and brief articles for use by media, strengthening written communication skills. • Gained insight into the inner workings of politics and campaigns. The Governor’s Intern Program Albany, NY Policy Intern June - August 2016 • Prepared research reports on education and health care policy reform, including estimating costs, and

conducted presentations to the Governor and staff on research findings. • Received top award for best presentation and research results. • Learned the process of creating policy initiatives and transforming them into law.

Office of the Honorable J.C. Bradford Brooklyn, NY Intern May - August 2015 • Worked with Staff Advisors to ensure the Congressman was informed of all new policy initiatives

prior to voting. • Researched policy initiatives and made recommendations to the Congressman for appropriate actions

to take on various bills before the House or Representatives. • Drafted a weekly email newsletter to be sent to all district constituents on the Congressman’s

activities and voting record. LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES, & SERVICE Founder & President, Students for a Better Tomorrow

• Chartered a student group at Emory to educate other students on how to be active in understanding and impacting policy initiatives that impact their local communities.

Vice President, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, April 2016 – April 2017 Emory University Intra-Mural Tennis Champion, 2016 - 2017 Volunteer, Refugee Center of Atlanta Volunteer, Children's Division of Brooklyn Community Hospital HONORS & AWARDS Dean’s List, 4 semesters Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society) – Inducted April 2016 Governor’s Research Award recipient (August 2016) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Adobe Dreamweaver Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish language; Conversational in Italian Proficient in social media including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, and WordPress

LAW & POLITICS FOCUSED RESUME - Showcases political and government experience. Highlights leadership and service experience throughout the resume. Indicates two addresses, which could help if seeking a position in NY.

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POLICY & POLITICS FOCUSED RESUME - Emphasizes relevant research and experience working on international issues. Highlights foreign language and travel experience in Additional Information, a good "catch all" section.

HENRY STUDENT 1234 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 555-1234 hstudent@emory.edu

EDUCATION

EMORY UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies May 2018 Grade Point Average 3.89/4.0 Honors and Awards:

Dean's List Phi Beta Kappa

EXPERIENCE

The Tudor Group Atlanta, GA Policy Intern Sept. 2017 - present

Research health care policy initiatives. Strengthen writing skills by drafting press releases for media advising of research findings as

published by the organization. Make presentations to organization leadership to present research findings and recommendations

for policy statements. The Carter Center Atlanta, GA Democracy Program Intern May – Aug. 2017

Researched upcoming foreign elections to identify potential risks to fair and democratic elections. Made presentations to program directors to advise of findings. Selected to participate in overseeing of elections in Ghana. Accompanied program staff and

participated in ballot supervision and oversight. Latin American Association Atlanta, GA Research Intern Jun. – Aug. 2016

Assisted in investigating allegations of torture in remote villages in central Honduras and El Salvador based on news reports and internal sources. Reported on findings to program staff.

Participated in interviews of newly-arrived refugees from Latin-American countries to Atlanta. Provided resources for finding shelter, seeking asylum or citizenship, and finding employment.

Organized and coordinated various fundraising events for the organization. Events raised nearly $500,000 for organization initiatives.

VOLUNTEERISM & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer, International Refugee Center (5-10 hours/wk)

Tutor children of refugees in school subjects Tutor, Emory READ (5 hours/ wk.)

Tutor elementary school children in Atlanta Public Schools on reading skills Volunteer, Habitat For Humanity (10 hours/ mo.)

Assist in home-building projects for underprivileged families

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Fluent in Spanish (speaking, writing, and reading) Traveled extensively throughout South America, including Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, and Brazil Proficient in Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and conducting internet research Skilled in use of social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and WordPress blogging

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Action Verbs

Use Strong Action Verbs to start your bullets and demonstrate your skill sets! Examples:

CommunicationEditedPresentedProofread PublishedWrote

LeadershipCoordinatedDirectedLedManagedOversaw

ResearchAnalyzedCollectedFormulatedIdentifiedInvestigated

AnalyticalComparedDesignedExaminedOrganizedStudied

OrganizationArrangedCategorizedClassifiedCollectedSystematized

CreativityDevelopedIllustratedFormulatedPerformedProduced

TeamworkAssisted FacilitatedGuidedSupportedVolunteered

Top 10 Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidates Resume~National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2018 Survey

1. Communication skills (written)2. Problem-solving skills3. Ability to work in a team4. Initiative5. Analytical/quantitative skills

6. Strong work ethic7. Communication skills (verbal)8. Leadership9. Detail-oriented10. Technical skills

HelpingCoachedCollaboratedEducatedRepresentedSimplified

TeachingAdvised ExplainedInstructedTaughtTrained

Use additional words that demonstrate the QUALITY of your work & your IMPACT:

• Effectively • Improved • Efficiently • Streamlined • Excellent • Transformed • Increased • Overhauled • Reduced • Eliminated

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