Resumes That Work

A resume often represents a significant first impression and a powerful marketing tool for any prospective employee. Thus, it is vital to understand the conventions and possibilities in writing a resume. The Wellesley College Center for Work and Service (CWS) is pleased to offer self-guided web materials.

Table of Contents

• General Strategies: Be Informed About the Process
  
• Resume Format: Text and Space
  
  • Margins
    
  • Font
    
  • Style
    
  • Sections
    
  • Paragraph or Bullet Form
    
• Resume Content: Making the Most of Your Experience
  
  • Name and Address
    
  • Education
    
  • Experience
    
  • Activities and Leadership
    
  • Skills and Interests
    
• Types of Resumes
  • Electronic Resumes
  • Resume or CV
  • Functional and Combination Resumes
    
• Special Concerns
  • International Students
  • GPA (Grade Point Average) and Major
  • Grammatical Conventions
    
• Language Possibilities
  
  • Hint #1: Be specific
    
  • Hint #2: Use industry language when appropriate
    
  • Hint #3: Stick with the positive and be resourceful
    
• Potentially Sensitive Information
  
  • Religious Organizations and Experiences
    
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) and Related Organizations
    
  • Political Affiliations
    
  • Learning and Physical Disabilities
    
• Action Verbs
  
  • Sorted by Field Area/Skills
    
  • Complete List
    
• Sample Resumes
  
  • First Year Resumes
    
  • Sophomore Resumes
    
  • Junior Resumes
    
  • Senior Resumes
    
  • Alumnae Resumes
    
  • Other Resumes
    
  • Templates
    
• Frequently Asked Questions
  
  • Career Objective
    
  • Time Gaps
    
  • Age, religion, sexual orientation, learning or physical disabilities
    
  • Nonprofessional jobs
    
  • Temporary Employment
• Final Checklist
  
  • Space-Saving Devices - For Format
    
  • Space-Saving Devices - For Content