Resumes

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Resumes
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Formatting Appearance

• Make your name stand out with a bold, larger font
  size
• Use standard fonts such as Times New Roman,
  Arial, or Courier
• Type Size 10 - 12 Point
• White, beige, or light gray quality bond paper
• Use a laser printer for best finish
• Length should generally be one page unless you
  have extensive experience or graduate
  school work

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Key Components

• Heading
• Objective
• Education
• Skills
• Experience

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Additional Components

• Professional affiliations
• Honors, awards and activities
• Campus/community involvements
• Leadership activities
• Foreign language proficiency
• Computer applications
• Volunteer experiences
• References (addendum to resume)

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Heading

• Includes contact information
• Top of the page
• Name large and bold
• Address street, town, state zip code
• Telephone number(s) with professional message
• Email address professional looking, check on a
  daily basis
• Website (optional)

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Sample Headings
Mike Jones 1 Meadow Way Altamonte Springs, FL
32116 [phone] MikeJones_at_aol.com
Susan Williams SusanWilliams_at_yahoo.com Current
Address Permanent Address 325 Maple St
55 Sycamore Drive Orlando, FL 32837 Miami,
FL 36829 [phone] (305)
555-4429
CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 ? [phone] ? CSmith_at_msn.com
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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
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Objective

• Short
• Specific
• Type of position
• Preferred work environment
• Specialized skills
• Tailor to each position
• What you can do for the employer

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Sample Objectives

• Management training internship in a community
  service agency leading to a career in service to
  the public.
• Program development position working with
  geriatric clients
• Paralegal position with opportunity to conduct
  title searches and other research
• Tax professional with a national accounting firm
• Special Education position with Orange County
  Public Schools
• Part-time legal assistant position with a law
  firm focusing on environmental issues

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
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Education

• Educational institutions or specialized training
  programs you have attended
• Name and location of the institution
• Major, minor and area of concentration
• Graduation or anticipated graduation date
• GPA if 3.2 or higher
• Certifications and/or licensure related to
  employment goal
• Relevant coursework and/or thesis may be included

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Samples of Education Section
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of
Science May 2003 Major Biology GPA
3.5 Valencia Community College Orlando,
FL Associates of Arts May 2001
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Master of Social
Work May 2003   Bachelor of Science May
2001 Major Social Work Minor
Psychology
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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of
Science May 2003 Major Biology


GPA 3.5 Relevant
Courses Medical Microbiology Molecular
Genetics Microbiology Physiology Immunology Fo
od Microbiology Virology
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Relevant Skills
Gained through

• Coursework
• Employment
• Internship / Co-op
• Volunteer experience
• Student leadership
• Computer usage
• Foreign language

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Samples of Skills Section
SKILLS Language Fluent in Spanish Computer
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access

• SKILLS SUMMARY
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong customer service focus
• Outgoing with a positive attitude
• Professional demeanor

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central
Florida Orlando, FL Bachelor of
Science May 2003 Major Biology GPA
3.5 Relevant Courses Medical
Microbiology Molecular Genetics Microbiology
Physiology Immunology Food Microbiology Virolog
y
SKILLS Lab Cell culture techniques, gram stain,
spectroscopy, western blot Computer Microsoft
Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access Language
Fluent in Spanish
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Professional Experience

• Related employment (full-time or part-time)
• Internships (paid or unpaid)
• Co-op
• Summer jobs
• Volunteer/Service learning
• Senior projects or academic research

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Samples of Experience
Washington Mutual Orlando, FL Accounting
Intern May Aug 2003 Reviewed and corrected
accounting entries, assisted with financial
planning input and analysis, and generated
reports. (Accounting corrections revealed nearly
50,000 in unpaid bills and mislaid funds.)

• University of Central Florida, College of
  Business Orlando, FL
• Graduate Assistant Aug 2002 present
• Assist in class preparation, update computer
  files, internet research, and other
  organizational
• functions
• Present workshops on resume writing and
  interviewing preparation
• Provide individual career guidance and academic
  advising

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando,
FL Bachelor of Science May 2003 Major
Biology, GPA 3.5 Relevant
Courses Medical Microbiology Molecular
Genetics Microbiology Physiology Immunology Fo
od Microbiology Virology
SKILLS Lab Cell culture techniques, gram stain,
spectroscopy, western blot Computer Microsoft
Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access Language
Fluent in Spanish
EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention Atlanta, GA Microbiology
Intern May Aug 2002 Characterized
LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to
determine if genetic differences vary
geographically Extracted RNA from mosquito
field isolates infected with LaCrosse
virus Performed RT/PCR on the isolated
RNA Purified complementary DNA products
Quantified DNA product using agarose gel
electrophoresis 
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Samples of Additional Components
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling
Association National Career Development
Association National Academic Advising
Association
HONORS, AWARDS and ACTIVITIES Florida Bright
Futures Scholar Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor
Society Big Brothers Volunteer
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES President of Student
Government Association Pledge Coordinator for
Sigma Chi Fraternity Treasurer for UCF Chapter
of the American Society for Microbiology
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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
OBJECTIVE Laboratory position in diagnostic
microbiology or related field.
EDUCATION University of Central Florida Orlando,
FL Bachelor of Science May 2003 Major
Biology, GPA 3.5 Relevant
Courses Medical Microbiology Molecular
Genetics Microbiology Physiology Immunology
Food Microbiology Virology
SKILLS Lab Cell culture techniques, gram stain,
spectroscopy, western blot Computer Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Language
Fluent in Spanish
EXPERIENCE Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention Atlanta, GA Microbiology
Intern May Aug 2002 Characterized
LaCrosse virus from mosquito field isolates to
determine if genetic differences vary
geographically Extracted RNA from mosquito
field isolates infected with LaCrosse
virus Performed RT/PCR on the isolated
RNA Purified complementary DNA products
Quantified DNA product using agarose gel
electrophoresis 
LEADERSHIP President of Student Government
Association ACTIVITIES Treasurer for American
Society for Microbiology Pledge Coordinator for
Sigma Chi Fraternity
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References

• Separate page that complements resume
• Lists professional contacts who have direct
  knowledge of your skills and qualifications
• References may include faculty, former employers,
  and internship supervisors
• Obtain permission from references in advance and
  provide them with current resume

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CHRIS SMITH 83 Prospect Road ? Orlando, FL
32837 [phone] ? ChrisSmith_at_msn.com
REFERENCES Dr. Robert Smith Chair, Biology
Department University of Central Florida 4000
Central Florida Blvd Orlando, FL 32816 (407)
555-0000 Rsmith_at_mail.ucf.edu Ms. Louise
Parker Research Coordinator Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention 101 Peachtree
Center Atlanta, GA 30001 (404)
555-1111 louparker_at_cdcp.gov Dr. Jonathan
Hopkins National President American Society
for Microbiology 1000 Dupont Circle Washington
, DC 58221 [phone] DrJohn_at_asm.org
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Career Services and Experiential Learning
Workshops

• Business Etiquette
• Choosing or Changing Majors
• Choosing the Best Career
• Cover Letters Business Correspondence
• Curriculum Vitae
• Federal Employment
• Graduate School Planning

• How to Succeed at a Career Fair
• Internships and Cooperative Education
• Interview Techniques
• Job Search Strategies
• Introduction to On-line Job Postings and
  On-Campus Interviewing
• Portfolios (How to Prepare)
• Resumes

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Career Services and Experiential Learning Programs

• Career Planning Workshops
• Career Information
• Career Information Library
• Free Career Related Related Publications
• Alumni Mentors
• Career Counseling
• Major/Career Options
• Career Assessments
• Job Search Assistance
• Resume/Cover Letter Critique
• Practice Interviews
• Experiential Education
• Internships /Externships
• Lockheed Martin Work Experience Program

• Graduate/Professional School
• Directories and resources
• Annual Graduate, Law and Professional School Day
• CSEL Events
• 8 Annual Career Fairs
• Majors Fair
• Annual Senior Day
• Career Panels
• On-Campus Recruitment
• GOLD Connection
• Job Listings
• Resume Referral
• On-Campus Interviewing
• Company Presentations

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Career Services and Experiential Learning
Calendar of Events 2004-05

• Statewide Job Fair
• May 13, 2004
• Fall Career Expo
• October 5, 2004
• Graduate, Law Professional Day
• October 20, 2004
• Senior Day
• October 27, 2004
• Public Administration Job Fair
• November 9, 2004
• Experiential Education Career Panel
• November 16, 2004
• Spring Internship Fair
• January 25, 2005

• Spring Career Expo
• January 26, 2005
• Arts Science Career Panel Series
• February 8, 2005
• College of Engineering Panel
• February 22, 2005
• Arts Science Career Panel Series
• March 8, 2005
• Majors Fair
• March 9, 2005
• Statewide Job Fair
• May 12, 2005

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Career Services Experiential Learning

• Locations/Hours
• Career Services Student Resource Center 7G
• Normal Hours of Operation Mon. Fri. (800 am -
  500 pm)
• Walk-in Service Mon. Fri. (1000 am - 400 pm)
• Experiential Learning Howard Phillips Hall,
  Ste. 208
• Normal Hours of Operation Mon. Fri. (800 am -
  500 pm)
• Walk-in Service Mon-Fri. (800 am-1200pm)
  (200pm -500pm)
• Satellite Locations
• College of Business BA2, Room 222
• Lockheed Martin Sand Lake Road
• Rosen College of Hospitality Management 9907
  Universal Blvd., Ste. 201

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The UCF Creed
Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity,
and excellence are the core values that guide our
conduct, performance, and decisions. Integrity I
will practice and defend academic and personal
honesty. Scholarship I will cherish and honor
learning as a fundamental purpose of my
membership in the UCF community. Community I
will promote an open and supportive campus
environment by respecting the rights and
contributions of every individual. Creativity I
will use my talents to enrich the human
experience. Excellence I will strive toward the
highest standards of performance in any endeavor
I undertake.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA