Washington State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 21
Career & Resume Guide
for Cougs, 2024 Edition
Resume Template Example:
Your Title, Organization Name or Volunteer Project
•
•
Your relevant experience in bullet point format.
Add two-three bullets per experience.
Length of Service
ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES
List any clubs or organizations that you are a member of and actively involved in. Specify
your role in these organizations and the duration/time in which you participated.
Resume Template Example:
Your Title, Organization Name or Volunteer Project
• Your relevant experience in bullet point format.
• Add two-three bullets per experience.
Length of Service
PROJECTS
We know that your academic projects or personal projects can be great areas to highlight
skills or accomplishments. Similarly to the experience section, aim for 2-4 bullet points
that describe your project, outcomes, or transferrable skills applicable to the position you
are applying for. Be sure to include the project title and length of time you were involved.
Resume Template Example:
Project Title, Course Name
Academic Term/Date Completed
• Your relevant experience in bullet point format.
• Add two-three bullets per experience.
OTHER COMMON RESUME SECTIONS
•
•
•
Publications
Presentations
Organizations or Professional
Associations
Generally, you don’t need to include references on
your resume (use the space to highlight skills or
experiences). Be prepared to provide references when
requested in the application or on a separate page.
TAKE ON THE ‘EMPLOYER PERSPECTIVE’
As you develop your resume content, it is important to take on the employer perspective.
Ask yourself this – what are the skills, experience or qualifications the employer is looking for? You
can find this information in various places like the position description, the company’s human resources
page, mission statement, or from talking directly to recruiters.
Asking this question helps you keep content relevant and tailored. Be sure to address these skills,
experiences, or qualifications throughout your application materials.
21 | Career & Resume Guide for Cougs, 2024 Edition
