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Resume Writing Guidelines

The formatting used in this template is only one example; you can format anyway you like, as long as you are consistent and follow the guidelines

Name in large bold letters (largest font on resume should be your name)

Permanent or Local Address

Telephone Numbers

professionalsoundingname@

Nationality (Optional)

OBJECTIVE (optional)

A statement which captures your purpose for writing the resume, normally included in the Cover Letter instead. If you do include one, make it very concise and relevant to the specific position.

Example:

Objective: Hoping to secure a six-week Internship at the Jordanian Embassy in Doha

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (optional)

• Bullet the most important qualifications or accomplishments that are relevant to the job

• Usually this section is included if you have a large amount of work experience

Examples:

• Perfect or extremely high GPA

• Number of research publications

• Fluent in more than one language

• Community service contributions

EDUCATION (list in reverse chronological order) – Note: This is normally the first section of a resume

• Proper Degree Title: Proper Major Title (Year graduated)

• If you haven’t graduated yet, type when degree will be completed: (Expected 2016)

Example:

Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Service: International Politics (Expected 2016)

Georgetown University, Doha, Qatar

• Grade Point Average (GPA): Include if over 3.0 (Express as a fraction: e.g. 3.6 / 4)

• Thesis: Title goes here-provide enough information in the title that the reader will understand what you did, and underline it.

• Include awards - if you received many awards, create a separate section

• Add web link if you have an online portfolio or have created a webpage

High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate Diploma (Year graduated)

School, City, Country

• After first degree, it is no longer necessary to include high school.

• List A Levels if achieved

COURSEWORK (optional)

List your courses using full course names and no abbreviations. Do not include course names that might be meaningless to employers, e.g. ProSeminar. Do not include course numbers. Include all courses that relate to the work you are seeking. Don’t include this section if you have graduated, or are about to graduate. Use two columns to save space.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If you don’t have work experience, you can call this Career-Related Experience or simply Experience, and include anything you have done that demonstrates work skills. You can include paid and unpaid work.

Job Title (Date)

Company, Location

• Describe your responsibilities using action verbs in the past tense, don’t use “I”

• Be brief, but give enough detail that the reader knows what you did

• Quantify what you did as much as possible

Internship (Date)

Company, Location

• Describe what you did

Example:

Peer Tutor (2012-2013)

Georgetown University, Doha

• Tutored Academic Bridge students in English and Math

• Contributed 15 worksheets to the “Mathematics in Action Workbook” for students

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Include all non-academic activities with a focus on those that demonstrate skill development, such as teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, organizational abilities, and communication skills. If you have many activities, list them as bullet points while capturing the most important details.

Title (Date)

Organization, Location

• Describe your responsibilities using action verbs in the past tense (unless a current job, then use present tense)

• Don’t use “I”

• Be brief, but give enough detail that the reader knows what you did

• Quantify what you did as much as possible

Examples:

Co-President-Middle Eastern Studies Association (2013-2014)

Georgetown University, Doha

• Recruited four new members and chaired bi-weekly meetings

• Supervised the organization of the March, 2013 annual conference which was attended by 200 delegates from five Middle Eastern countries

Senior Administrative Staff - Model United Nations Conference (March, 2012)

Georgetown University, Qatar

• Managed committee assistant volunteers and coordinated international student participants

Participant, Zones of Conflict/Zones of Peace Community Engagement Program (Summer 2011)

Cape Town, South Africa

• Visited three governmental and two non-governmental organizations as part of this highly competitive program aimed at examining the role of international law in the areas of ethnic, political and religious conflicts with severe human rights violations.

• Met with members of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee to understand the apartheid conflict resolution, and interviewed conflict survivors

SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS or INTERESTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

(See other possible headings at the end)

Technology Skills-Include any that you are strong in, e.g. Microsoft Office, keyboarding English and Arabic, Access, STATA

Languages-Include if you are fluent and/or proficient in more than one language.

Professional Skills-May want to include ‘soft skills’ such as leadership, teamwork, research, or other types of skills you have developed and demonstrated (Hint: don’t put anything here that you can’t support with real life example.)

Interests-Include activities for which you have received certification or recognition, or if they are an integral part of your life

Examples:

• Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, STATA

• Fluent Arabic, English, and French (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension)

• Lived and traveled extensively in Africa and Europe (2007-2010)

• LeaderShape Institute Participant – Week-long retreat focused on building leadership and team-work skills. (2012)

How to Include References

Have a list of references available on a separate sheet of paper ready to hand to interviewers if they ask.

Do not put “References Available Upon Request” at the bottom of your resume. Use the same heading containing name and personal details as you used at the start of your resume.

• References can be professors, work supervisors, internship supervisors, faculty advisors and credible individuals whom you are reasonably sure will say nice things about you! You should not give your relatives names as references.

• Make sure all of your references have agreed to act as referees. Try to have at least two names. Make sure they are people who are able to be reached!

• If you have reference letters already written for you, photocopy them and attach them to your resume, or have them available if requested by the employer.

Example

Name in large bold letters (largest font on resume should be your name)

Permanent or Local Address

Telephone Numbers

professionalsoundingname@

Nationality (Optional)

Reference #1 Name

Job Title

Company

Telephone Numbers

emailaddress@

Reference #2 Name

Job Title

Company

Telephone Numbers

emailaddress@

Resume Checklist

← Ensure all major categories are included: e.g. Education, Professional Experience, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Skills or Skills & Interests.

← List all entries within sections in reverse chronological order, i.e. most recent first.

← Be concise and keep resume under two pages.

← Set margins to no less than 0.5 inch all around. Use universal fonts: e.g. Times, Arial, Century, or Calibri. Calibri looks very clean and professional.

← Font sizes: Name (largest) Category Headings (next largest) Body (next largest) – e.g. 16pt, 12pt, and 11pt, or 14, 11, 10 (no smaller than 10)

← Don’t use tables, style headings, or other complicated formatting; it will be difficult to amend later

← Be consistent with formatting, i.e. use of underlining, bold, etc. If you’ve formatted one way in one section, do it the same way in the next section.

← Check spacing between and within sections and make sure it is symmetrical and that there is a good balance of white space on the page.

← Make key points and headings stand out, using bold and underline as appropriate. Italics are hard to read, so keep to a minimum or don’t use.

← Include a professional-sounding email address.

← Include GPA if 3.5 or better (including/excluding GPA ultimately is up to you, but also depends on the industry you are targeting). Consider including your GPA in your major if it is significantly higher than the cumulative GPA; be sure to label each appropriately.

← Use bullet points within sections to capture relevant detail. Use past tense when describing past positions and present tense for your current position(s). Never use “Job Description” or “Job Duties” as heading. Make sure all bullet points line up, and don’t use more than 3 bullets per entry.

← Bullet points must summarize what you accomplished or contributed. Never use the following: “various”, “I”, "I was responsible for ", “duties involved", “etc”, “such as”, or “moreover”.

← Use action-verb statements when describing your accomplishments and quantify wherever possible. Be specific: e.g. Taught eight service workers beginner level English twice weekly for one year.

← Don't include something on your resume that you would not feel comfortable discussing in an interview.

← Only include an "Objective" on your resume if you can be specific about the position to which you are applying.

← No acronyms or abbreviations; spell everything fully

← Proofread your resume carefully and have someone else proofread it as well. Remember, spell-check won't tell you if you've spelled the company name incorrectly.

← If sending via the internet, check that when the employer opens the document, it won’t be filled with spelling and grammar underlines, e.g. [pic] or [pic]. Review your document and “Ignore” these automatic corrections.

← References should be typed in a separate document, using the same heading as your resume

← Cover letter should use the same heading as your resume

Mohammed Student

Education City, Georgetown University, PO BOX: 23689, Doha, Qatar

mohammedstudent@georgetown.edu, +974 5557-1234

Nationality: Egyptian

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service: International Politics Major (Expected 05/2016)

Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service in Qatar

• Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.5/4.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (06/2012)

Choueifat International School, Cairo

Coursework

World History

World Religions

Women and Religion

Political and Social Thought

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

Map of the Modern World

The Problem of God

Critical Writing for International Affairs

Comparative Political Systems

Professional Experience

Intern, Blood Collection and Disaster Management Team (07/2013-09/2013)

Red Crescent Society, Cairo

• Coordinated operations at blood donation camps

• Updated list of blood donors and provided blood bank details to disaster management teams

Research Assistant, Migrant Workers Welfare Initiative Project (10/2012-5/2013)

Qatar Foundation, Doha

• Researched topics related to international migration, including the ethics of the recruitment process, current worker exploitation issues, and safety protocols at work sites

• Surveyed over 150 migrant workers in Qatar to collect data on living conditions, recruitment methods,

and level of work satisfaction

• Represented the project in meetings with recruitment agencies and government personnel

Extra-Curricular Activities

Yearbook Photographer, Georgetown University (2012-Present)

Basketball Team Member, Georgetown University (2012-Present)

Zones of Conflict, Zones of Peace International Project, Georgetown University (2013)

• Participated in this highly competitive co-curricular conflict studies program, which included projects, lectures, and a trip to Kigali, Rwanda, where participants met with government officials and conflict survivors

Skills

Languages: Fluent English, Chinese Mandarin, and Korean. Beginner Classical Modern Arabic

Technology: STATA, Microsoft Office, iWork, Adobe Photoshop, Finale Music, Social Media

Leadership: Completed week-long LeaderShape Training Institute, Education City, Doha (2013)

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