Build an awesome resume

Your resume serves as your first impression to a prospective employer. Before you fire your cover letter off to that potential dream job, use this checklist to make sure you start off on the right foot.

Content tips:

• Contact information – make it easy to read and keep it at the top
• Keep your objective clear, focused and relevant to the specific job you're applying for
• Education
  • List your GPA if it’s over 3.0
  • Include your graduation date, even if you haven't graduated yet
  • Still in college? No problem! List any college experience you have
• Experience
  • Include your notable accomplishments, especially those that relate to the job for which you are applying
  • Use job titles that describe the work you did, even if they were not your actual job titles
  • Industry buzzwords are good, but don't go overboard
• Activities
  • List your most impressive extracurricular activities, but keep it brief
• Do not include personal data or potentially discriminatory data

Formatting tips:

• Keep your resume to the point, one page is best
• Check and double-check your spelling and grammar
• Use Arial and Times New Roman at 10 or 12 point. Pick one or two and stick with them.
• Use standard margins between 1” and 1.25"
• Keep your lists simple using bullet point
• If delivering a printed resume, choose quality paper
• If you’re emailing your resume, convert the file to a PDF and check the file

Here are a few more great sources to help with your resume and job search:

Campus Career Coach
Wright State University Career Center
Sources used: Monster.com