Resume Template Directions F12 - The Citadel



Guidelines for Resume CreationStudent resumes are typically one page in lengthHeaders, like Education, Work Experience, etc., should be in boldYour name at the top of the resume will use 14 or 16 point fontUse 10.5 or 11 point font on the rest of the resume – nothing bigger or smaller!Check for consistent formatting across the entire resumeAll dates will be right alignedStart each bullet point with an action verbThe verb will be past tense if you did it in the past and present tense if you are currently doing itTailor your resume to the job and job descriptionQuantify when possibleExamples of sections you might have on your resume (and if you don’t right now you might in the future):Work ExperienceProfessional Summary (for seniors, graduate students, veterans or alumni usually)LeadershipVolunteer Work or Community ServiceRelevant Coursework and Skills (consider adding these if you are a junior or senior)Extracurricular ActivitiesHonorsAcademic ProjectsInclude those that are relevant to the job you’re applying forWrite your resume in reverse chronological order (most recent at the top) Read on to see how to format and an example for each section When you’re done, reach out to the Career Center (careercenter@citadel.edu) for review The first version of your resume should not be the final draftSave as both a word document and a PDF; send PDF versions of your resume when applying4254500-14160500EducationInstitution Name, LocationGraduation DateDegree Seeking: MajorGPA will go here – talk to a Career Center staff member to determine if you should include it Minor would go hereThe Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, SC May 2022Bachelor of Arts: Criminal JusticeOverall GPA: 3.4 Minor: CybersecurityExperienceCompany Name – Your Title; Location DatesAction verb + what you did + how you did it + quantify when possible Look at the job description – what skills or past experience do you have that make you a good fit?Think big picture too – what are the key takeaways that apply to this job/internship?Work and internship experience will go here Charleston Police Department – Summer Worker; Charleston, SCMay 2019 – August 2019Rotated to various divisions and programs within the Charleston Police DepartmentLearned and observed general law enforcement methods and the procedures of the Charleston Police DepartmentWorked with experienced police officers and other non-sworn employees to further opportunities for a career as a sworn police officerLeadership Experience Club/organization name – Leadership titleDatesStart with an action verb. Then describe what your duties and responsibilities wereThe Citadel – Leadership TrainingAugust 2018 – Present Focus on and implement the Citadel Honor Code (Honor, Duty and Respect) in all aspects of cadet lifeExposed to various trainings, presentations, speakers, and assignments designed to develop leadership qualitiesLearned time management and self-disciplinary skills through adherence to rules, regulations, and orders designed to achieve accountabilityExtracurricular ActivitiesName of Club/Organization/Activity/Sport DatesStart with an action verb and describe what the activity is and why it’s relevant or what you learnedCriminal Justice Society Fall 2018 – PresentJoin in regularly scheduled guest speakers, field trips and various professional opportunities Partake in academic conferences, fundraising events and community service projectsHonorsHonorDate(s) earnedGive a description of what the honor is Dean's ListSpring 2018Awarded to students with grade-point average of 3.200 or higherSkills & Relevant Coursework Emergency ManagementHomeland SecurityAdvanced CybersecurityCyber InvestigationsUS Intelligence Successes & FailuresDigital Systems EngineeringComparative Counter-TerrorismComputer SecurityComputer Networks and InternetsInsert a table then add relevant courses and/or relevant skills. Take off the borders to give it a clean look. ................
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