R e s u m e W R i t i n g
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Do not reduce the font size of your identication infor-
mation below 10-point font. If your resume isn’t read-
able, you will not be contacted for the interview.
Objective
The Objective statement, displayed at the top of your
resume, tells the reader what you would like to do or
for what position you are applying. You may choose to
state a professional eld followed by specialty areas.
The statement might also include desired tasks and
responsibilities, job titles, types of organizations, indus-
tries, or products that interest you.
When writing your Objective, avoid cliché phrases and
words such as, “to obtain a position…,” “challenging,” or
“utilizing my education and experience.” Such attributes
are sought by everyone and do not provide the reader
with a sense of the type of role you are seeking in their
organization.
Be concise with your objective:
Examples:
The Objective should match the job to which you are
applying. However, if you will be handing out your
resume at a Career Fair, you should use your major so as
not exclude you from any potential jobs, e.g., “Summer
internship in biomedical engineering.”
If you nd yourself unable to clearly state your Objec-
tive, take advantage of the resources and sta at the
CDC. Even if you have identied a career path, the CDC
can help you locate appropriate job titles.
Education
If you are about to graduate or are a recent graduate,
your education will be one of your strongest selling
points. This section includes the degree earned or de-
gree being pursued, name of the university or college,
and date of graduation or expected graduation (you
need not mention the word “expected”). Bold either
your degree/major or your school. In addition, you
should list any minors as well as concentrations within
your eld of study. You should include your GPA if it is a
3.0 or higher.
Examples:
If you pursue the BS/MS program, your master’s degree
should be above your bachelor’s degree. You will only
add in your master’s degree once you have been ac-
cepted and have begun taking classes. An example:
Examples:
In this section you may also include advanced or special
“Relevant Courses.” These do not need to be listed
reverse chronologically but should be listed according
to your Objective. You may include course names in a
list format separated by commas or in two columns. Use
ocial course names rather than numeric course num-
bers. If you are a senior or second year graduate stu-
dent, it may not be necessary to list Relevant Courses
since the employer will assume that you have complet-
ed your course work. However, if there are courses you
have taken that may be outside the realm of your major
but are relevant to the job, you may include them.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, GPA 3.8,/4.0 May 2016
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, GPA 3.3/4.0, May 2014
Summer internship in computer science
Entry-level mechanical engineer with a focus on design
Full-time electrical and computer engineering position
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 2014
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 2015
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester MA