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Resume Overview
A resume is used to showcase your professional and educational experiences that are aligned to your career goals.
The purpose of a resume is to capture the attention of the reader, while also listing your unique qualities, skills and
accomplishments in a concise, organized fashion. The resume may be utilized to make a favorable impression, so
decide what should be included based on the job position and/or graduate school you are applying for, along with
highlighting the skills and experiences most relevant to the role, company and industry you are applying for.
Resume Checklist
Content:
Contact Information: Include your full name, professional email address, and phone number. Consider
adding a link to your LinkedIn profle, as well as your location.
Professional Summary/Profle (Optional): Briefy introduce yourself and your career goals or highlight
your skills and experience relevant to the job you9re applying for.
Education: List your educational background, including the institution9s name, location, degree earned,
and graduation year. Include relevant projects or academic achievements (e.g., Dean9s List). Start with your
current degree at CSUSB. You do not need to list your high school.
Experience: List your work experience in reverse chronological order (most recent frst). Include company
name, location, job title, and dates (month and year) of employment. Use strong action verbs and bullet
points to describe your achievements and responsibilities. Quantify your results whenever possible (e.g.,
