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Write a Winning Resume

University of Central Florida


Formatting & Appearance

• Length should generally be one page unless you have extensive experience or graduate school work

• Margins – 1 inch on all sides

• Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman or Arial

• Type Size: 10 - 12 Point

• White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper

• Use a laser printer for best finish


Heading

• Top of the page

• Your name: large and bold

• Address: street, town, state & zip code

• Telephone number(s): with professional message

• Email address: professional, check on a daily basis

• Website (optional)


Sample Headings

Mike Jones1 Meadow Way

Altamonte Springs, FL 32116(407) 555-1234

[email protected]

Susan [email protected]

Current Address Permanent Address325 Maple St 55 Sycamore DriveOrlando, FL 32837 Miami, FL 36829

(407) 555-3357 (305) 555-4429

CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837 (407) 555-8975 [email protected]


CHRIS SMITH83 Prospect Road Orlando, FL 32837

(407) 555-8975 [email protected]


Objective

• Short

• Specific

• Type of position

• Specialized skills

• Preferred work environment

• Tailor to each position


Sample Objectives

• Management training internship in a community service agency leading to a career in service to the public

• Program development position working with geriatric clients

• Paralegal position with opportunity to conduct title searches and other research

• Tax professional with a national accounting firm

• Special Education position with Orange County Public Schools

• Part-time legal assistant position with a law firm focusing on environmental issues




OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic microbiology or related field.


Education

• Educational institutions or specialized training programs you have attended

• Name and location of the institution

• Major, minor and area of concentration

• Graduation or anticipated graduation date

• GPA – if 3.0 or higher

• Certifications and/or licensure related to employment goal

• Relevant coursework and/or thesis may be included


Samples of Education Section

EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of Science May 2003 Major: BiologyGPA: 3.5

Atlanta Community College Atlanta, GAAssociates of Science in Biology May 2001GPA: 3.8

EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Master of Social Work May 2003

Bachelor of Science May 2001 Major: Social Work

Minor: Psychology

Addictions Certificate April 2003





EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2003 GPA: 3.5

Relevant Courses:Medical Microbiology Molecular GeneticsMicrobiology Physiology ImmunologyFood Microbiology Virology


Professional Experience

• Related employment (full-time or part-time)

• Internships (paid or unpaid)

• Co-op

• Summer jobs

• Volunteer/Service learning

• Senior projects or academic research


Samples of Experience

Washington Mutual Orlando, FLAccounting Intern May – Aug 2003• Reviewed and corrected accounting entries • Assisted with financial planning input and analysis, and generated reports. • Identified nearly $50,000 in unpaid bills and mislaid funds through accounting audits

University of Central Florida, College of Business Orlando, FLGraduate Assistant Aug 2002 – present• Assist in class preparation, update computer files, internet research, and other organizational functions • Present workshops on resume writing and interviewing preparation• Provide individual career guidance and academic advising







EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GAMicrobiology Intern May – Aug 2002• Characterized LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to determine if genetic differences vary geographically• Extracted RNA from mosquito field isolates infected with LaCrosse virus• Performed RT/PCR on the isolated RNA• Purified complementary DNA products• Quantified DNA product using agarose gel electrophoresis


Additional Components

• Skills- Computer - Foreign Language- Industry specific

• Professional Memberships

• Leadership Activities

• Honors


Samples of Additional Components

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Counseling AssociationNational Career Development AssociationNational Academic Advising Association

HONORS, AWARDS and ACTIVITIESFlorida Bright Futures ScholarTau Beta Pi Engineering Honor SocietyBig Brothers Volunteer

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIESPresident of Student Government AssociationPledge Coordinator for Sigma Chi FraternityTreasurer for UCF Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology







EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, GAMicrobiology Intern May – Aug 2002• Characterized LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to determine if genetic differences vary geographically• Extracted RNA from mosquito field isolates infected with LaCrosse virus• Performed RT/PCR on the isolated RNA• Purified complementary DNA products• Quantified DNA product using agarose gel electrophoresis

LEADERSHIP President of Student Government AssociationACTIVITIES Treasurer for American Society for Microbiology

COMPUTER Proficient in SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AccessSKILLS


References

• Separate page that complements resume

• Lists professional contacts who have direct knowledge of your skills and qualifications

• References may include faculty, former employers, and internship supervisors

• Obtain permission from references in advance

• Provide them with a current resume and a description of the position for which you are applying




REFERENCES Dr. Robert JonesChair, Biology DepartmentUniversity of Central Florida4000 Central Florida BlvdOrlando, FL 32816(407) [email protected]

Ms. Louise ParkerResearch CoordinatorCenters for Disease Control and Prevention101 Peachtree CenterAtlanta, GA 30001(404) [email protected]

Dr. Jonathan HopkinsNational PresidentAmerican Society for Microbiology1000 Dupont CircleWashington, DC 58221(202) [email protected]


Walk-in Hours Resume Critique

M-F 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fall & Spring semesters)

M-F 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Summer semester)

(no appointment necessary)

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