One page only, unless you have significant previous experience

Times Roman or other Serif font, 10 point to 12 point size (12 point is best)

Margins no less than .8" and no more than 1.25"

Quality good bond paper, 8½ " x 11"

Content

Contact information clearly stated; campus and permanent addresses both listed, if appropriate
Clear, focused objective
Degree listed first, college/university second include city and state
GPA listed if over 3.0
Major GPA listed if over 3.0 and if your overall GPA is under 3.0
Graduation date listed, even if you have not yet graduated (anticipated)
Summary of your top three or four accomplishments, skills or competencies listed as bullet points
Experience section listing notable accomplishments, bulleted
Descriptive job titles
Industry buzzwords and keywords included
Activities section listing your most notable extracurricular activities and leadership
No personal data or potentially discriminatory data

Spell-check and grammar-check your resume—twice; then have at least two other people do it for you again!

STOP BY THE CAREER CENTER FOR RESUME CRITIQUES

EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

One page only, unless you have significant previous experience