Washington State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 18
Career & Resume Guide
for Cougs, 2024 Edition
PAUSE AND REFLECT: Use the space below to brainstorm experiences you would
like to include.
Experience
What were some of the tasks you worked on? What skills did
you utilize in the experience? What was an accomplishment
you had during the experience?
Cashier (Dining
Services)
Cash handling, customer service skills; promoted to lead
cashier where I helped to train other cashiers.
LEADERSHIP
You can highlight roles you have held both in and out of school. This can include positions
held, projects organized, events facilitated, and committee leadership, etc. Use this
section to describe your skills, qualities, and/or accomplishments with bullet points.
Resume Template Example:
Your Title, Organization Name
• Your relevant experience in bullet point format.
• Add two-three bullets per experience.
Length of Service
CERTIFICATIONS OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Highlight training and certifications relevant to the position that sets you apart from other
applicants. This includes conferences, workshops, seminars, and certifications or
licenses held. Include the title of the certification or professional development, affiliated
organization or training provider (ex. professional association), and date obtained or
expiration.
Resume Template Example:
Certification/Professional Development, Granting Institution
Expiration Date
HONORS OR AWARDS
You may choose to include any honors, scholarships, honorary organizations, and awards
received (both academic and non-academic related). List the honor or award title,
affiliated organization, and date obtained.
Resume Template Example:
Award Name, Granting Organization/Institution
Award Date
VOLUNTEER OR COMMUNITY SERVICE
You might use this section to highlight your volunteer or community service contributions.
List your service or volunteer projects or use this section to demonstrate your skills,
qualities, and/or accomplishments with bullet points that describe your experience.
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