Resumes
The Write Impression
The main focus of a resume is to highlight your academic, professional, and personal achievements. When writing a resume, you should tailor it to the reader and the position you are applying for.
The biggest rules of resume writing are that grammar, punctuation, and spelling (GPS) must be perfect, and the document must be easy to read!
Resume Writing Guidelines
1-2 full pages | 10-12 pt font | Newest experiences listed first | No columns | Focus on skills, not tasks
While there are many formats available to use, within Career Services our standard format for listing experiences is:
Organization Name, City, State
Position Title Month Year to Month Year
- Action verb with skill-based description
- Most experiences will have 2-6 bullets
- Focus on how this experience prepared you for what you are applying to
Cover Letters
A cover letter is your chance to tell YOUR story! It is a written interview. Take advantage of the fact you can write yourself to a job. When writing a cover letter, focus on your selected experiences and relate those experiences into the position you want!
Sample Resumes
Need a little help in seeing what should be included? Use these as guides for your resume!
Quick Review
Resume Review
To have Career Services review your resume, share the Google Doc with careerservices@uni.edu.
1:1 Appointment
Schedule an appointment with a Career Services staff member to review your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn page at anytime. We look forward to helping you!