Resume/Cover Letter

• First and Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Address (City, Abbreviated State | Example: Charleston, SC)
• LinkedIn Profile Link (Optional | Example: linkedin.com/in/g3-mascot)

Ensure your voicemail and email address are professional and suitable for potential employers.

• Recommended for upperclassmen and graduate students who have identified a specific type of employment
• Write a 3-4 line overview of your resume, highlighting major accomplishments and explaining your interest in the specific company or industry. Emphasize the value you can bring to them. This brief introduction is your first impression, so make it compelling to encourage further reading

• List in reverse chronological order with the highest degree or education first (generally, High School will be deleted when you become an upperclassman)
• Include college or school name and location, degree, expected graduation date, minors, related coursework, and GPA (if above 3.5/4.0)
• Add licenses or training certificates received
• The section may also include honors, awards, or scholarships if there are two or more
• Study abroad coursework can also be listed in this section

Include a skills section to highlight technical skills through program proficiency, foreign languages, and soft skills, such as communication

• List in reverse chronological order with your most recent employment first and work backward
• List internships, full-time, part-time, and seasonal work
• Include company/organization names and location (City, Abbreviated State), dates of employment (Month Year to Month Year)
• Use short, powerful phrases starting with action verbs to describe your duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Whenever possible, quantify and qualify data with specific details and statistics

• List leadership experience in reverse chronological order with your current leadership role first. Each rank position/voted club position can be listed individually
• Include an awards section for personal accomplishments if there are two or more awards to list
• List extracurricular activities that demonstrate skills, accomplishments, and leadership, such as teamwork, communication, and management abilities
• Volunteer experience should be listed if 50-100+ hours were committed to each organization. This amount of time shows a meaningful commitment and allows you to demonstrate the skills and contributions you made during your volunteer work

Create a separate reference page that matches the heading of your resume. List 3-5 academic or professional references, including their name, title, employer, business mailing address, and phone number. Ensure you obtain permission from each reference before sharing their information with a potential employer, and provide each reference with a copy of your polished resume.