Components of a Good Resume

Don’t feel that it is necessary to include all of these on your resume. Use information that increases your desirability as a candidate.

Contact Information

• Name
• Address (School and Home)
• Telephone Numbers
• E-Mail Address

Objective

• Career Objective, Job Objective, Etc.

Education

• College(s)
• Name, City, State
• Degree, Date of Graduation
• Major, Minor, Concentration
• GPA
• Honors
• Senior Project

Skills

• Computer Background, Foreign Languages, Licenses, Specialized Training, Etc.

Experience

• Full-time, Part-time, Co-op, Etc.
• Career Related and Other

Military Background

• Branch, Rank, Duties, Schools and Training, Etc.

Activities, Interests, and Honors

• Clubs, Organizations, Student Government, Offices Held, Scholarships, Awards,
• Athletics, Hobbies, Avocations, Etc.

Personal Background Statement 

• Use only for unique situations

References
"Available upon request” is most common. Have references typed on a separate page with:

• Name
• Title
• Department
• Place of Employment
• Location
• Telephone Number