Interactive Resume Guide

Welcome to Career Services interactive resume guide. These are some of the basic principles taught in our workshops, and are used in resume review through our Drop-In Service .

A Typical Resume

Let us take a look at the elements of a typical resume. Click on a section to expand further on that topic.

Abbot N. Costello
1234 Smooth Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93400
(805) 555-2345
acostell@calpoly.edu

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

• Master of Business Administration, June 20xx
• Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering, March 20xx

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

• Associate of Arts in Business Administration, December 20xx

Summary of Experience

 

Cal Poly / Instructor (1/xx to Present)

• Facilitate course curriculum through lectures, homework, and examinations
• Synthesize motivational characteristics in both individual and group environments
• Shape and fashion future leaders of the world

Burger King, San Luis Obispo, CA / Supervisor (1/xx to 6/xx)

• Processed and dispatched multi-level orders of fast food entrees
• Coordinated and directed traffic pattern of grill operations
• Insured and reinforced customer perception of "Having it my way!"

Honors/Organizations

• Dean's List
• Who's Who of Charismatic Leaders - 20xx
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• Alpha Beta Iota Fraternity -- Social Chairperson, 20xx

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