Career Services, Résumé Writing 10 | Page
Sample Résumé
First and Last Name
Street Address • City, State Zip
Student@csustan.edu • Phone Number
Portfolio: Portfolium web address is optional.
OBJECTIVE
Utilize the formula on page 3 to focus on the kind of position you want, field or industry you are interested
in, or your skills and abilities.
SKILLS
• List software and proficiency (advanced knowledge, familiar with, etc.)
• List language(s) and proficiency (fluent, conversational or basic).
• Demonstrated experience with…
EDUCATION
California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
Bachelor of Arts or Science, Name of Major Graduation Month Year
Minor or Concentration
Overall GPA 4.0 and/or Major GPA 4.0
Dean’s List: Semester and Year
Related Coursework
Course Title Course Title
Course Title Course Title
AWARDS
List name of award, Year
EXPERIENCE
Position Title Month Year – Month Year
Company/Organization Name, City, State
• Use bullet points to describe your accomplishments (bullets will lead the reader’s eyes more easily)
• Always start each bullet with “action verbs” – add adjectives to emphasize
• State an accomplishment that demonstrates your skills in this field/position
• Use present tense verbs for current positions and past tense for previous positions
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Internship Title Month Year – Month Year
Company/Organization Name, City, State
• Use bullet points same as work experience above to describe accomplishments
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Title Month Year – Month Year
Community Service Organization, City, State
• Write accomplishment statements and describe transferable skills the same as you would for paid work,
if relevant