Jackson State University Career Guide

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RESUME SAMPLES
Formal Name
Email Address
Current Address Permanent Address
Street Street
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Home Phone Phone
Cell Phone
OBJECTIVE
This is optional. If included, make sure your goals are specific and match those of the
company. Do not use personal pronouns such as I, me and my. Usually, you only use
an objective when applying for a co-op or internship position.
EDUCATION
Degree (spelled out), Major (spelled out), Minor (if applicable)
Name of Institution (spelled out), City, State
GPA: (Indicate 4.0 Scale)
EXPERIENCE
Job Title
Company Name, City, State Starting Mo/Yr - Ending Mo/Yr
z z Begin description with action verb
z z Begin description with action verb
z z Begin description with action verb
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
List names of organizations with offices held
Scholarships and awards can be listed as well
COMPUTER SKILLS
Be specific about programs (example: Microsoft Excel; Intuit Quickbooks).
REFERENCES
Available upon request (optional)
BASIC RESUME SAMPLE
REFERENCE PAGE SAMPLE
REFERENCES
DENISE JACKSON
Current Address Permanent Address
1282 Prentiss Avenue 123 Main Street
Jackson, MS 39206 Memphis, TN 38110
601.555.1234 901.555.1234
Dr.. Warren Foster, Professor
Department of Business
Jackson State University
1400 J.R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39219
601.555.1234
Ms. Valerie Washington, Manager
Skycom Corporation
123 Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39209
601.555.1234
Mr.. John Lewis, Owner
Intel Communications
1642 World Way Drive
Memphis, TN 38812
601.555.1234
Create a one-page resume with
a one-inch margin on all sides;
Be original — do not use a
template!
It’s best to use someone as a
reference who knows your
skills and work experience
rather than a family friend.