Table of Contents:
1. Resume Basics
2. Resume Worksheet
3. Resume Template
4. Action Verbs
5. Sample: Accounting Resume
6. Sample: Biology Resume
7. Sample: Business Resume
8. Sample: Engineering Resume
9. Sample: First-Year Student Resume
10. Sample: Humanities Resume
11. Sample:
Limited-Experience Resume
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
RESUME
GUIDE
#UCRCareerReady #HireHighlanders
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Why Have a Resume?
A well-written resume is an essential component to conduct a well-planned job search. The primary purpose of a resume is to market your
skills, education, and accomplishments as they relate to the position for which you are applying.
Things to Do With Your Resume
• Continuously update your resume and tailor it to each position
for which you apply.
• Apply for positions you find on UCR Handshake, CareerShift,
Vault, LinkedIn, and company websites. (Don’t forget to reach out
to your network of family, friends, professors, and supervisors.)
• Bring it with you to all UCR Career Fairs you attend.
• Interview for an internship or job without leaving campus!
In the “Jobs” section of your Handshake account, click on
“On-Campus Interviews” to see a list of all upcoming interview
opportunities and apply using your resume.
• Apply to be on the board of your student organization.
• Share your resume with a faculty member in order to apply
for a research position.
• Apply for scholarships.
Resume Checklist
Create Your Resume
Career counselors are available (by appointment or during drop-in hours) to help you get started, or to help improve what you already have.
• Use the enclosed Resume Worksheet to plan the structure and details of your resume.
• Craft your resume using the Resume Template. Check for grammatical and spelling errors.
• Improve your resume by referencing the samples found in this booklet and on careers.ucr.edu/resources/job-search-strategies/resumes.
• Attend a Resume Writing workshop.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
RESUME BASICS
Ensure that your resume is one page in length. (Two pages may be acceptable for
graduate students.)
Showcase the skills and experience related to the job for which you are applying.
Leave out personal pronouns, such as I, me, my, and we.
Use consistent formatting throughout the resume.
Display your strongest and most relevant qualifications near the top of the page.
Highlight all relevant experience, paid or unpaid.
Use action verbs and industry language to describe your experiences.
Demonstrate an understanding of the position you are seeking,
as well as the employer’s needs.
DO:
Send a resume in with typos. Double- and
triple-check spelling, grammar, and formatting.
Use pictures and colors on a resume.
Send a laundry list of irrelevant experiences.
Always read the job description to identify
and highlight transferable skills.
Just list your responsibilities. Instead, describe
accomplishments and initiatives. Include high
school experience, unless you are a first- or
second-year student.
DON’T:
This information is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication but may change without notice. Please contact the Career Center for the most up-to-date information. (9/19)
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RESUME WORKSHEET
CONTACT INFORMATION: (Include your name, address, phone, professional email address, and LinkedIn URL.)
OBJECTIVE (Optional): (Write a clear, concise statement of your immediate objective [job title and company pursuing].)
EDUCATION: (List your current school information [university name and degree pursuing], relevant coursework, and GPA [if it’s impressive or
requested by the employer].)
SKILLS: (Include technology, language, and special skills.)
HONORS & ACTIVITIES: (List volunteer activities, student groups, leadership roles, community work, scholarships, and academic awards.)
EXPERIENCE: (Include any related paid/unpaid work, volunteer, student organization, class project, and research experience. Put the most
recent first. Add the title, organization, location, and dates. Describe responsibilities and accomplishments using action verbs.)
1.
2.
MEDIOCRE BETTER BEST
Filed papers
Filed papers and prepared
sensitive documents
Provided clerical support for two managers in areas of file maintenance
and preparation and processing of sensitive documentation
Managed database
Managed database and ensured
privacy and security of system
Managed database and ensured privacy of system without
any security breaches for three consecutive years
Constructed Website
Constructed website using
graphics and streaming media
Constructed website using graphics and streaming media
resulting in increased hits by 30% in the first six months
Examples of resume experience descriptions:
Objective
Education
Skills
Honors & Activities
Experience
Email
Phone
LinkedIn URL (optional)
Address
NAME
Type objective here
Type education here
Type experience here
Type skills here
Type honors and activities here
Bing (Taylor) Wang
[email protected] | 951-827-3631 | 900 University Ave., Riverside CA, 92521 | linkedin.com/yourname/
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside (UCR), Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Concentration June 2021
● Summer Study Abroad Program, University of Queensland, Australia June 2018 – July 2018
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
Audit/Transactional Intern March 2019 – June 2019
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, UCR
● Conducted audits of timesheets and maintained records free of errors to coincide with payroll
● Performed transactional assistance with miscellaneous ad hoc projects to prepare reports forreview
Volunteer January 2019 – April 2019
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Riverside, CA
● Provided income tax preparation assistance at no cost to low-income, elderly and disabled persons, and families
with limited English-speaking abilities
● Prepared on average one to two tax returns per hour
Audit Intern September 2018 – December 2018
Audit & Advisory Services, UCR
● Performed analytic reviews for payroll, travel reimbursement for fraud and accuracy, also performed testV of
transactions to determine departmental compliance with campus policy and procedures
● Assisted the auditors in the performance of operational, departmental, financial, and compliance procedures
● Collaborated with the auditors in the development of training presentations to campus community
● Created and executed SQL based queries, complex Excel functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, concatenates and
IF/OR formulas) to perform tests such as Benford's Law
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Transfer Student Mentor August 2018 – Present
School of Business Administration, UCR
● Planned workshops on professional etiquette, career fairs, and CPA exam preparation
● Provided detailed guidance to mentees by analyzing their academic and career planning
● Collaborated with School of Business Administration staff, faculty and other mentors to assist mentees
Fundraising Director August 2018 – April 2019
Tau Sigma, UCR
● Managed the highestgrossing fundraiser at UCR Block Party; raised $1,500 for the Tau Sigma chapter
● Negotiated with over 18 different types of local businesses for providing exclusive discounts for members
● Obtained 10% - 15% discounts with 12 local businesses included Piad'Amore, Elias Pita, and Häagen-Dazs
● Collaborated with President, Vice President, Fundraising Controller, and the Outreach Director for preparing
fundraising plans and exclusive membership cards
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Member, Accounting Society, UCR October 2018 – Present
Member, Beta Alpha Psi, UCR September 2018 – Present
Member, Tau Sigma, UCR August 2018 – Present
SKILLS
Software: SQL, Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Adobe, and QuickBooks
Languages: Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese
Job Landis
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Laboratory Research Assistant.
EDUCATION
B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California, Riverside June 2021
Relevant coursework: Molecular and Cellular Biology (Lab), Pathology, Neurobiology, Neuropharmacology
LABORATORY SKILLS
SDS-PAGE PCR/Cloning ELISA
Electrophoresis Spectrophotometry Computer Data Analysis
Amino acid analysis DNA/Extraction/Quantification GC-MS
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Department of Molecular Biology, UC Riverside January 2018 – January 2019
Investigated the effects on body weight and bone growth of replacement injections of thyroid hormone and drugs
that inhibit thyroid hormone production
Collaborated with a team of four students to prepare bone growth media for 8 sets of experiments
Performed IM injections of varied concentrations in chickens to observe the effect on hormone production
Ran 80 blood samples through gas chromatograph to check T1 levels and monitor changes in rate of
thyroid hormone synthesis
Analyzed chromatography results and communicated them with graduate supervisor on a weekly basis
Cope Health Scholars, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Pomona, CA May 2017 – December 2017
Worked closely with staff performing tasks such as escorting patients, preparing charts, stocking rooms
with supplies, running errands, answering phones, and light clerical tasks
Provided patient care by taking vital signs, weighing patients, answering call lights and providing
psychosocial support for patients
Assisted with accurate billing and patient records by inputting patient information into electronic medical
records software
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Peer Mentor, Health Professions Advising Center, UC Riverside February 2018 – Present
Share information and provide guidance to students on health professions programs
Conduct 10-minute drop-ins to discuss service, leadership, and research opportunities
Connect with students through shared professional interests in health careers
Team Lead, Best Burgers, Riverside, CA June 2018 – Present
Place orders and perform cashiering duties in high-volume fastfood establishment
Suggested new method of packaging orders which reduced customer wait time by approximately 50%
Promoted to Team Lead after 60 days
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Referee, Intramural Basketball May 2018 – Present
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity June 2017 – Present
Volunteer, Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center May 2018
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer: SPSS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish (written, verbal, and reading)
Divya Careers
[email protected]u ∙ 555.555.5555 ∙ 123 Street Name, Riverside, CA 92521∙ linkedin.com/in/yourname
OBJECTIVE
Obtaining Summer Marketing Internship position at Deckers Outdoor Corporation.
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside June 2021
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
● Financial Evaluation, Marketing Management, Strategic Analysis
MARKETING EXPERIENCE
The Highlander Newspaper, UC Riverside
Advertising Account Executive June 2019 – Present
● Manage more than 100 clients and their advertising needs.
● Design advertising campaigns and marketing related plans utilizing AdPro software.
● Create and work with designers using Adobe software to develop effective advertisements.
● Raise approximately $3,000 in advertising revenue each month.
Young & Rubicam, Irvine, CA
Advertising Intern July 2018 – September 2019
● Provided customer support for accounts including Hilton, Jenny Craig and Southern California Edison.
● Collaborated with a variety of departments including Account Management, Public Relations and Finance.
● Prepared briefs, PowerPoint presentations, competitive reports and presentation boards.
● Delivered critical support during production of Jenny Craig commercials and Toshiba online media videos.
Strategic Analysis course, UC Riverside
Global Challenge Business Simulation Project March 2018 – June 2019
● Forecasted markets, implemented new technology initiatives, maintained budget and managed production.
● Achieved the Warren Buffet Award denoting the highest cumulative shareholder return and stock price.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Delta Sigma Pi, UC Riverside
Vice President September 2018– June 2019
● Established a mentor program in which members’ partner to provide tutoring and offer personal support.
● Developed online server to upload and share notes and readings from all classes taken by members.
TOMS Club, UC Riverside
Member September 2016 – June 2017
● Fundraised and created awareness to support projects and companies that help those less fortunate.
● Assisted in managing events and programs for the club.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bob’s Big Boy, Riverside, CA
Server January 2016 – August 2016
● Provided excellent customer service in a fast paced environment.
● Maintained cashier drawer and ensured accurate daily cash records.
SKILLS
Computer: Minitab, Adobe CS, MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visio
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat
Language: Trilingual in English, Hindi, and Bengali
SCOT HIGHLANDER
1234 Street Name • Riverside, CA 92521 • [email protected] • (555)555-5555 • linkedin.com/shighlander/
OBJECTIVE
To secure the Mechanical Engineer I position with Northrop Grumman.
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside December 2019
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Study Abroad: Automotive Engineering, University of Sussex, Brighton, England June 2019-September 2019
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: ViewLogic, SolidWorks, ABAQUS, MatLab/Simulink, AutoCAD, PSpice
Programming: JAVA, C/C++
Operating Systems: Windows XP/NT, Unix (BSD, Solaris, Linux)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Senior Design Project, UC Riverside
Three-Wheeled Vehicle Design Team Project October 2019-December 2019
● Collaborated with 5 engineers to design and prove the concept of a fully automated three wheeled vehicle
● Designed and strategically configured the necessary mechanical and electrical components to test the model
Parker Aerospace, Irvine, CA
Mechanical Engineering Co-op January 2019-June 2019
● Performed research and development on Parker’s fuel inerting system
● Designed physical test housings to analyze various system parameters
● Modified and reprogrammed various Matlab files and graphical user interfaces utilizing Pro-E
● Reduced data in efforts to determine useful correlations between system parameters for specified tests
Mechanics of Materials course, UC Riverside
Centrifugally Stiffened Solar Sail, NASA September 2018-December 2018
● Created full scale concept of a self-deploying solar sail with three team members
● Constructed and modeled prototype deployment device for testing aboard the International Space Station
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Housing Services, UC Riverside
Resident Advisor September 2017-June 2019
● Facilitated the personal growth of 550 residents, encouraged and enforced the compliance of community
standards, and addressed various security issues in crisis situations
● Served as the Leadership Advisor to the students and participated in training on inclusive diversity practices
● Recruited and interviewed future resident advisors as part of a selection committee
Bourns College of Engineering, UC Riverside
College of Engineering Ambassador January 2017-June 2019
● Provided tours to prospective students, organized recruitment events and arranged on-campus interviews
● Represented the College of Engineering in a public relations role while greeting industry representatives
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT
UC Riverside
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) September 2018-Present
Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society September 2018-Present
Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honor Society 2018, 2019
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 2018, 2019
SCOTTIE HIGHLANDER
900 University Avenue ▪ Riverside, CA 92521
Objective
To obtain the Student Assistant I position within the Financial Aid Office at UCR.
Education
University of California, Riverside (UCR), Riverside, CA Expected June 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Progress
Beaumont High School (BHS), Beaumont, CA June 2019
High School Diploma
Leadership Experience
Golf Team, BHS, Beaumont, CA
Captain August 2018 - June 2019
Motivated the team during practice and competitions to play well, kept a positive attitude to
ensure other team members performed to the best of their ability
Led the team to conference championship in 2018 season
Managed conflict among team members when the coach took a step back to allow the team to
handle problems
Established positive rapport with playing partners during each tournament by encouraging and
uplifting player’s successes
Reviewed and upheld all United States Golf Association rules, with 100% accuracy, during
tournaments and practices, setting a good example for other members
Associated Student Body (ASB), BHS, Beaumont, CA
Member August 2016 - June 2019
Assisted in organizing and planning for prom including calling DJs, ordering food, decorating the
facilities, confirming with chaperones, and finishing lastͲminute tasks during the day of the event
Attended weekly meetings to ensure that all events were on track to run efficiently
Maintained excellent communication with club faculty advisors to ask any questions allowing for
smooth operations
Staffed and monitored voting tables during election time to guarantee all 2000 students’ votes
were represented
Skills
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Language: Bilingual, English and Spanish (reading, writing and speaking)
Activities
Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House, Loma Linda, CA January 2017 - Present
Member, Golf Team, BHS, Beaumont, CA August 2016 - June 2019
JEFFREY K. LEVASHEFF
1234 Street Name, Riverside, CA 92507, (555)555-555, [email protected], linkedin.com/jlevasheff/
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts in History expected June 2020
GPA 3.7
NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE
Center of Consumer and Environmental Health Services, Los Angeles, CA
Administrative Intern May 2019 – August 2019
Raised $1,900 in 21 days by canvassing and advocating on environmental, health and consumer issues
Managed a small office; answered phones and provided customer service to Hnsure all duties were met weekly
Wrote and distributed weekly emails, which served as the internal communication for employees
Community Youth Center, Riverside, CA
Management Intern August 2018 – December 2018
Developed organization’s first “paperless” client filing system in Filemaker Pro, allowing front-line staff to closely
track trends in client needs
Liaised with schools and community allied health agencies; made applicable referrals for specific services
Helped maintain a 24-hour telephone service providing detail to each customer to answer their inquiries
El Pomar Foundation, Colorado Springs, CO
Media Intern May 2018 – August 2018
Selected from over 40 applicants to be one of 10 interns at a non-profit serving Colorado
Created a statewide media contact database of over 550 media contacts in an Excel spreadsheet
Generated a contact list of over 1,200 people and facilitated mailing the Annual Report
Wrote press releases for media and a monthly e-newsletter for nonprofits nationwide
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
UCR Housing Services, Riverside, CA September 2017 – Present
Resident Advisor
Conduct interviews with over 200 student applicants and selected 56 residential advisors
Plan and coordinate a two-weeklong mentor training program for 56 new student staff
Provide guidance and support for all advisors throughout the entire school year aiding their individual needs
UCR Chancellor Search Committee, Riverside, CA
Student Representative May 2017 – September 2017
Selected by the Student Council to represent students in a search for the next university Chancellor
Analyzed surveys, chaired focus groups, and created a website to promote transparency
Contributed to the creation of public documents and selection of a search firm to ensure qualified candidate
group
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite
Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pintrest
Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish
Organizational Involvement
Amnesty International, UC Riverside January 2018 – Present
Student Association for the Environment, UC Riverside September 2018 – Present
Katniss Aberdeen
1234 Street Name| Riverside, CA 92507
[email protected] | (951) 555-5555 | linkedin.com/kaberdeen
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the Resident Advisor position with UCR Housing Services.
EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside (UCR), Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, GPA 3.6 June 2022
Related Coursework: Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood, Social Psychology, Sociology of Education
EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE
Nothing But Nets, UCR
Fundraising Project January 2019 – June 2019
● Participated in a student-led organization dedicated to educating, advocating, and fundraising for the United
Nations to send nets to African countries to help stop the spread of malaria.
● Collaborated with a group of seven students raising over $10,000 for research, mosquito net distribution, and
literature.
● Researched the effects of malaria and developed promotional materials͕ including posters and flyers for in-class
presentations.
● Conducted 12 presentations to student organizations and classes to facilitate fundraising efforts and promote
awareness of the malaria epidemic in Africa.
WORK EXPERIENCE
In-N-Out Burger, Riverside, CA
Shift Leader April 2018 – Present
● Train and supervise 10 staff members, providing each new hire performance reviews to identify areas for
additional training.
● Demonstrate ability to enforce best practices in a leadership capacity to ensure a consistent standard of high
quality.
● Record and deliver 35 bank deposits that wĞƌĞ completed on a weekly basis.
● Enforce proper food sanitation policies and procedures by educating team members during staff meetings.
Cashier October 2017 – April 2018
● Provided outstanding customer service using effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
● Maintained accurate inventory count of all products utilizing Excel databases that wĞƌĞ visible for all staff
toreview.
ACTIVITIES
Psychology Club, UCR
Member October 2018 – Present
● Research social climates of University setting in order to evaluate the effects of educational policy on inclusion
and affinity.
● Recruit and promote club information to classes on campus to increase overall membership by 20% per quarter.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in PC and Mac platforms
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat
