KU Career Development Center ● 610.683.4067 ● care[email protected] ● www.kutztown.edu/careercenter ● Office Hours: M-F 8-4:30
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Well organized and dependable
RESUME SAMPLE
The remainder of the resume DOCUMENTS and DEMONSTRATES these qualifications through education and experience.
Emphasize your name by using
boldface and larger font.
Use 12-14 point boldface font
for all section headings
and
10-12 point regular font
for body text.
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menu to set line spacing to
single. Ensure that spacing
before and after paragraphs
is set to zero.
Single space the body text.
Double space between
sections.
Indent text under
section headings.
All body text should align to
one point of indent.
Do not create multiple points
of indent as you would
in an outline.
Anita Jobb (WHO you are)
Profile (WHAT you have to offer)
Bilingual senior majoring in Criminal Justice, educated in the fields of law enforcement, the
courts, and corrections, seeking Fall semester internship with at-risk teens.
Skills & Qualifications (
WHAT you have to offer)
• Fluent Spanish
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Education
Kutztown, PA
May 20xx
B.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.40
Study Abroad: Ireland, Literacy Landscapes of the Island Summer 20xx
Related Courses
Ethics, Juvenile Justice System, Community Corrections, Environmental Psychology
Honors
President’s Scholarship, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
20xx-20xx
Dean’s List
20xx, 20xx
Internship Experience
Intern, ABC Township, Old Town, PA Fall 20xx
• Aided in the investigation of township’s drug traffickers by handling and documenting
evidence both in the field and office.
• Assisted with development of children’s community program by researching best
practices and presenting ideas to planning committee.
Related Experience
Volunteer, KUBok Neighborhood Watch, Kutztown, PA Nov. 20xx-Present
• In conjunction with borough residents and police, monitor streets of Kutztown during
peak social hours to keep students and residents safe.
Extern, Coopersburg Police Department, Coopersburg, PA July 20xx
• Observed daily duties of police officers during a ride-along experience.
Work Experience
Desk Receptionist, Bonner Hall, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA Jan. 20xx Present
• Greet guests and residents, enforce visitation policy and check guest identifications.
• Answer questions, perform administrative and clerical tasks.
Head Life Guard, Hillcrest Swim Club, Center Valley, PA Summer 20xx
Life Guard Summers 20xx and 20xx
• Insured safety of patrons, enforced all rules and regulations.
• Coordinated emergency procedures, provided first aid in emergency situations.
• Maintained positive relationships and rapport with patrons.
Campus Involvement & Leadership
Criminal Justice Club Jan. 20xx-Present
Career Exploration Certificate, Career Development Center Spring 20xx
Berks Hall Council, Vice President Oct. 20xx-Present
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nor a list with names and contact information.
Save this for a separate ‘References’ page.
Use a qualifications, skills or
summary section to highlight
4-6 strengths that are
relevant and important
to the employer/organization.
Align non-substantive info
such as dates, cities, and states
on the right margin.
Use Stop Tabs to create
a sharp right hand margin.
Use action verbs to describe
your experience. Do not list
every task you performed;
focus on those tasks/skills that
relate to your career.
Remember even employment
unrelated to your career can
demonstrate the skills you’ve
gained.
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address (or KU email).
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be underlined nor hyperlinked
(remove by right-clicking and
selecting “remove hyperlink”).
Content Tips
Formatting Tips
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in order of importance
to the employer
(Internship, Related, Research,
etc.) and present information
of interest to them –
be detailed but brief.
KU Career Development Center ● 610.683.4067 ● careerhelp@kutztown.edu ● www.kutztown.edu/careercenter ● Office Hours: M-F 8-4:30
January 20, 20xx
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Ms. Laura Mellner
Executive Director
Northeast Youth Programs
01010 Norway Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Dear Ms. Mellner:
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As a senior professional writing major graduating this May from Kutztown University, I was
excited to find your Marketing, PR and Community Outreach Specialist posting on Handshake.
I am familiar with Northeast Youth Programs and the extraordinary service you provide to youth
and families in Delaware County.
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You will note on my enclosed resume, I have experience in various areas of public relations and
marketing. My public relations internship with the American Red Cross of Delaware County
provided me with the opportunity to work closely with a Board of Directors in a non-profit
setting. I also worked daily with the director to plan, market, and execute the agency’s largest
fundraiser of the year: a benefit dance which raised over $30,000. My duties included writing
press releases and articles for the monthly newsletter, updating content on the agency website,
soliciting donations from area businesses, maintaining a guest and donor list in Microsoft Access,
and communicating with vendors. Planning an event of this magnitude requires the ability to
multitask, as well as excellent communication skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to
work both independently and as part of a team. In addition to this internship, I had the privilege
to serve as my sorority’s Community Outreach Chair where I communicated and worked with
both campus and community residents to organize volunteer activities for my chapter. I
coordinated a small team of volunteers who organized a fundraising project netting over $5,000
for a charity; the experience of creating both on-line and in-print campaigns further strengthened
my public relation skills.
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I am very excited about the possibility of working at Northeast Youth Programs. I would
appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my credentials. Please let me know if you
need additional information or writing samples. I am available for an interview at your
convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
(1 blank line)
Sincerely,
(4 blank lines for signature)
Anita Jobb
123 Main Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
570.123.1234
ajobb***@live.kutztown.edu
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Enclosure
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Do not use abbreviations or shorten
date formats e.g. 1/21/XX.
The inside address includes the
prefix and full name of the
recipient, job title, name of
organization, and mailing address.
Close your letter with “Sincerely”
followed by a comma.
Leave 4 blank lines for your
signature.
Type your name and full contact
information.
Set your margins to at least 1”.
Use “Line Spacing Options” menu to
set line spacing to single. Ensure
that spacing before and after
paragraphs is set to zero.
Single space the body text.
Double space between paragraphs.
Left justify the entire letter.
Do not indent paragraphs.
Use same font style and size as your
resume.
Type the word Enclosure or
Enclosures to indicate that you
have enclosed a resume and/or
other documents.
The salutation begins Dear Mr.,
Ms., or Dr. followed by the
recipient’s last name and
a colon.
If you are unable to identify the
name of the individual to whom
your application materials
should be sent, address the
letter to “Dear Hiring Manager”
or in the case of graduate school
“Dear Selection Committee.”
BEFORE YOU START writing, review the
internship/job posting to determine the
needs and requirements of the position
or program for which you are applying.
In your letter, make every effort to show
the connections between your qualifications
and their requirements/needs.
In the opening paragraph, catch the
reader’s attention with a strong first
sentence. Be sure to include:
• The position or program for which
you are applying.
• How you heard about the position.
• Why are you interested in this
position, program, or organization.
In the second paragraph
(and possibly the third), explain:
• How your skills, knowledge,
and/or experience relate to
the position requirements
or qualifications.
• What you can contribute to the
organization and how you can
help it meet its goals or support
its mission.
Do not just re-list what is on your
resume, be sure to express what
you gained from the experiences.
In the closing paragraph, reiterate
your interest in the position or
program.
• Make a request for an interview.
• Thank the reader for his/her
consideration.
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