TRANSITION SKILLS: RESUME 4
Name: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Resume Essentials
Definition of a Resume:
A resume is a formal document created to itemized your
qualifications for a job, scholarship, internship, or other positions.
Component Good Bad
Verdana Comic Sans
Calibri Chiller
Georgia Cursive
Font Cambria Times New Roman
Anything that looks Anything that is hard
professional and is to read or looks
easy to read unprofessional
Margins: 1 inch is standard 0 inch
the boarder or imaginary ½ to 1 inch is Anything bigger
frame around a document acceptable than 1 inch
Name Birthday
Address Twitter/Instagram
Personal Information Phone Number handle
Email Picture of yourself
Linked In Age
Name or Heading Colored sections
Color 1 color additional Rainbow
Font: black Yellow
Overall Honors/awards Hobbies/Interests
A few bolded words Spelling Errors
Simple Complex and
Easy to read crowded
1 page More than 1 page
Specific dates Pictures
TRANSITION SKILLS: RESUME 5
Structure of a Resume:
Section Description Additionally…
Name Name should pop!
Information Address Up to date contact
Phone Number info
Email Optional: LinkedIn
About you section Optional, usually if
Objective tailored to the job you have a cover
you’re applying for letter then you
Why you’d be good won’t need this
for this job Paragraph form
Past/current jobs You don’t need to
Internships include everything,
Include your just the recent and
position, where, relevant stuff
Experience
dates Statements start
2-5 bulleted with a VERB
responsibilities or Bold key words
achievements specific to the job
Chronological order requirements
High school and Optional to include
Education college/training GPA, honors, or
Include scholarships
diploma/degree, Most recent
location, year education first!
Relevant programs NOT ADJECTIVES
you have training or OR QUALITIES
experience in Short phrases or
Skills
Computer skills words format
Software skills
Language skills
Etc.
Involvements Formal involvement Good when you
in clubs, sports, or have extra space
organizations NOT HOBBIES
Include positions
Rebecca G. Smith
[email protected] | 5555 Green Fir Circle Grand Blanc, MI 48439 | linkedin.com/in/smith55
EDUCATION
Michigan State University Graduating May 2020
Expected B.S. in Electrical Engineering
> GPA: 3.44/4.00
> Honors College Member
> Dean’s Honors List: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019
Grand Blanc High School
EXPERIENCE
Texas Instruments | Dallas, TX
Test Technology Intern
> Designed and developed the unit testing platform for an electronics tester software using Microsoft Unit Testing
Framework for C++. Created potential for automated daily testing to proactively identify possible code issues and
reduce time between software releases.
> Discovered bugs in software before version updates preventing the release of faulty code.
> Researched and solved code issues regarding dynamically linked libraries, static libraries, templates, and
conflicting versions of Visual Studio for a pre-existing software framework.
Michigan State University Math Department | East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
> Work with students on an individual and small group basis to reinforce learning concepts, promote mathematical
discovery, and improve performance.
> Identify areas of improvement for a newly created math course to better prepare students for future calculus
classes.
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Women in Engineering Ambassador
> Promote engineering to diverse audiences by planning and hosting outreach events, leading development
activities, and conducting informational sessions.
> Communicate with engineering community by writing and editing monthly newsletter.
Grand Blanc Schools | Grand Blanc, MI
Technology Intern
> Created organizational system to inventory over 8,000 of school district’s 1 to 1 computers.
> Completed computer set-up and repair ahead of schedule for all of the district's 12 schools.
MC Sports | Grand Blanc, MI
Cashier, Sales Associate
> Demonstrated quick thinking skills by resolving frustrated customers' complaints.
> Maintained up to date knowledge on new product and technology releases.
SKILLS
> Python > Git > PSPICE
> C/C++ > MATLAB > Microsoft Unit Testing
> Visual Studio > Adobe Photoshop Framework for C++
INVOLVEMENT
Society of Women Engineers, Women in Engineering Connect
HONORS & AWARDS
Engineering Endowed Scholarship, Dean’s Honors List, Honors Competitive Scholarship, Women in Defense HORIZONS
Award, Arthur J. Harris Endowed Scholarship, Yates Memorial Scholarship
Rebecca G. Smith
[email protected] | (555) 555-5555 | 5555 Green Fir Circle Grand Blanc, MI 48439 | linkedin.com/in/smith55
EDUCATION
Michigan State University Graduating May 2020
Expected B.S. in Electrical Engineering
> GPA: 3.44/4.00
> Honors College Member
> Dean’s Honors List: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019
EXPERIENCE
Texas Instruments | Dallas, TX
Test Technology Intern May 2019 - August 2019
> Designed and developed the unit testing platform for an electronics tester software using Microsoft Unit Testing
Framework for C++. Created potential for automated daily testing to proactively identify possible code issues and
reduce time between software releases.
> Discovered bugs in software before version updates preventing the release of faulty code.
> Researched and solved code issues regarding dynamically linked libraries, static libraries, templates, and
conflicting versions of Visual Studio for a pre-existing software framework.
Michigan State University Math Department | East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Learning Assistant August 2017 - Present
> Work with students on an individual and small group basis to reinforce learning concepts, promote mathematical
discovery, and improve performance.
> Identify areas of improvement for a newly created math course to better prepare students for future calculus
classes.
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Women in Engineering Ambassador August 2019 - Present
> Promote engineering to diverse audiences by planning and hosting outreach events, leading development
activities, and conducting informational sessions.
> Communicate with engineering community by writing and editing monthly newsletter.
Grand Blanc Schools | Grand Blanc, MI
Technology Intern Summer 2016, 2017, 2018
> Created organizational system to inventory over 8,000 of school district’s 1 to 1 computers.
> Completed computer set-up and repair ahead of schedule for all of the district's 12 schools.
MC Sports | Grand Blanc, MI
Cashier, Sales Associate January 2016 - June 2016
> Demonstrated quick thinking skills by resolving frustrated customers' complaints.
> Maintained up to date knowledge on new product and technology releases.
SKILLS
> Python > Git > PSPICE
> C/C++ > MATLAB > Microsoft Unit Testing
> Visual Studio > Adobe Photoshop Framework for C++
INVOLVEMENT
Society of Women Engineers - Fundraising Chair
Women in Engineering Connect - Mentor
HONORS & AWARDS
Engineering Endowed Scholarship, Dean’s Honors List, Honors Competitive Scholarship, Women in Defense HORIZONS
Award, Arthur J. Harris Endowed Scholarship, Yates Memorial Scholarship
TRANSITION SKILLS: RESUME
Name: Date:
Resume Evaluation Sheet:
Section Components Additional Information or
Feedback
Name
Information Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Objective Paragraph form
Tailored to a job
Chronological order
Experience Location
Dates
Job Position
2-5 Bullet Points
Chronological order
Education Degrees/Diploma
Place/Location
Dates
Skills No qualities/traits
Skill programs
Involvements Specifies position
Specifies the organization
TRANSITION SKILLS: RESUME
Name: Date:
Additional Characteristics Feedback/Description
Professional Font
No more than one additional color
½ to 1 inch margins
1 page
Lacks spelling errors
Overall professional look
Overall Evaluation: Write a paragraph of your opinion of this resume.
TRANSITION SKILLS: RESUME
Name: Date:
Resume Evaluation Sheet:
Section Components Additional Information or
Feedback
Name
Information Address
Phone Number
Email Address
Objective Paragraph form
Tailored to a job
Chronological order
Experience Location
Dates
Job Position
2-5 Bullet Points
Chronological order
Education Degrees/Diploma
Place/Location
Dates
Skills No qualities/traits
Skill programs
Involvements Specifies position
Specifies the organization
TRANSITION SKILLS: RESUME
Name: Date:
Additional Characteristics Feedback/Description
Professional Font
No more than one additional color
½ to 1 inch margins
1 page
Lacks spelling errors
Overall professional look
Overall Evaluation: Write a paragraph of your opinion of this resume.
This resume has a professional look to it, but upon closer inspection is not as
professional. The experience section is written in paragraphs when it should be
written in bullet points. Additionally, the skill section tells the qualities of this person,
instead of listing computer, language, or programming skills. The qualities should be
implied in the bullet points under experience. I liked how the name caught my eye
because it was bolded and big. The format of this resume is good for someone who is
going into public relations.
