2024 HBCU Careers Magazine

Sample Poorly Constructed Resume

Carla E. Candidate 825 Bellock Avenue Anytown, SC 99993 (949) 555-1212 gymgal@email.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging entry-level position where I can gane mgt. skills to ultimately move into a management position EDUCATION ABC University, College Town, SC • B.A. Business Admin. (Expected May 2024) • Major: Management • Minor: Marketing • GPA: 3.8 • Dean’s List RELATED COURSE WORK • Marketing and Sales • Business Management • Human Resources Management • Finance • Statistics EXPERIENCE Advertising Staff, ABC University Gazette ABC University, College Town, SC (2021 - Present) • I have generated more advertising dollars in the past two years than other staff members • Create and implement advertising promotions that have resulted in an increase in the number of total advertisers Business Manager, Sigma Pi Fraternity ABC University, College Town, SC (1/2020 - 5/2021) • Developed fund-raising program for Sigma Pi fraternity Charity W.I.T. • Promote and advertise annual silent auction for Sigma Pi charity Toys for Tots • Handled Sigma Pi house finances • Organized Sigma Pi house expansion fund-raising program ACTIVITIES Participated in ABC University’s 2022 Annual Leadership Confurence INTERESTS Travel, listening to music, volunteering and hiking • Macro Economics • Micro Economics • Business Law

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