Resume Draft Instructions

Header

  • List your address here at Kent State University.
  • International students – it is not necessary to include your address outside of the US. Please include a local phone number

Summary

  • Remove the yellow highlighted sentence
  • Reflect on your strengths and interests. Draft a summary that describes YOU and what qualifications you offer to an employer. You may NOT copy the summary statement for your own resume.

Education

  • Include your current educational pursuits at Kent State first
  • List your undergraduate degree second

Skills

  • Include technical and language skills only.

Work Experience

  • Follow the format of the sample bullet points by highlighting your actions, skills, and outcomes
  • Include data as much as possible – for example, how much money you saved on a project, how many people you supervised, or what percentage of errors you decreased
  • Do not simply list your tasks and responsibilities
  • Delete the highlighted descriptions at the end of each bullet point

Leadership Experience

  • Follow the format of the sample bullet points by highlighting your actions, skills, and outcomes
  • Include data as much as possible – for example, how much money you saved on a project, how many people you supervised, or what percentage of errors you decreased
  • Do not simply list your tasks and responsibilities
  • Delete the highlighted descriptions at the end of each bullet point

Campus Activities, Volunteer Experience, and Honors

  • List out relevant information including dates
  • You may include more information, similar to the Leadership Experience content if these experiences are relevant to your career goals- for example, you desire to work at a non-profit organization after graduation and have extensive volunteer experience

*You may include additional experiences such as research, study abroad, or internships if relevant to you and your career goals*

SUMMARY

(Sample Summary -Update descriptors and position type seeking with information and adjectives specific to you)

MBA student with strengths in problem-solving, customer service, and leadership experience. Recognized for effective project management through implementation of several strategic initiatives in department. Focused, driven, and motivated individual seeking a corporate finance position to leverage honedanalytical and communication skills.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, FinanceExpected Graduation: May 2017

Kent State UniversityKent, Ohio

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information SystemsMay 2015

Kent State UniversityKent, Ohio

GPA: 3.6/4.0

SKILLS

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Language: Fluent in Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kent State University,College of Business Administration, Kent, OhioJune 2015–August 2016

IT Support Desk

  • Demonstrated strong customer services skills by providing front-line information technology support to the faculty, staff, and students in the College of Business Administration(Skill + Action + Environment)
  • Led and supervised staff of 5 responsible for the successful setup of new computer lab with the required security and productivity software for student body of 4,000 (Action + Scope of Project)
  • Project management skills honed through software upgrade; completed upgrades $2,000 under budget and 1 week ahead of deadline through strong planning ability and leadership skills(Skill + Action + Result/Impact)
  • Conducted training of staff to ensure seamless implementation of wireless networks for up to 100 devices(Action+ Goal)

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Harding Middle School, Columbus, OhioJuly 2014-September 2014

Assistant Coach

  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by guiding and mentoring 20 seventh and eighth grade girls on team (Skills + Action)
  • Led team to its first regional championship in August 2014; recognized at school banquet with leadership award(Accomplishment)

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Member, Graduate Management Association, Kent State UniversitySeptember 2016 - Present

Secretary, Delta SigmaPiAugust 2014–May 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Relay for Life, Kent State UniversityMarch 2014 - August 2014

Alternative Winter Break, Habitat for HumanityDecember 2013

HONORS

Dean’s ListFall 2012 -Spring 2015

Alumni Association ScholarshipSpring 2014