Jackson State University Career Guide
RESUME SAMPLES
REFERENCE PAGE SAMPLE
REFERENCES
DENISE JACKSON djackson@yahoo.com
Current Address
Permanent Address 123 Main Street Memphis, TN 38110
1282 Prentiss Avenue Jackson, MS 39206
601.555.1234
901.555.1234
Dr.. Warren Foster, Professor Department of Business Jackson State University 1400 J.R. Lynch Street Jackson, MS 39219 601.555.1234 wfoster@msn.com Ms. Valerie Washington, Manager Skycom Corporation 123 Pearl Street Jackson, MS 39209 601.555.1234 vwashington@yahoo.com Mr.. John Lewis, Owner
It’s best to use someone as a reference who knows your skills and work experience rather than a family friend.
Intel Communications 1642 World Way Drive Memphis, TN 38812 601.555.1234 john@intelcom.com
BASIC RESUME SAMPLE
Formal Name Email Address
Current Address
Permanent Address
Street
Street
City, State, Zip Home Phone
City, State, Zip
Phone
Cell Phone
OBJECTIVE This is optional. If included, make sure your goals are specific and match those of the company. Do not use personal pronouns such as I, me and my. Usually, you only use an objective when applying for a co-op or internship position.
EDUCATION Degree (spelled out), Major (spelled out), Minor (if applicable) Name of Institution (spelled out), City, State GPA: (Indicate 4.0 Scale) EXPERIENCE Job Title Company Name, City, State Starting Mo/Yr - Ending Mo/Yr
Create a one-page resume with a one-inch margin on all sides; Be original — do not use a template!
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ACTIVITIES/HONORS List names of organizations with offices held Scholarships and awards can be listed as well
COMPUTER SKILLS Be specific about programs (example: Microsoft Excel; Intuit Quickbooks). REFERENCES Available upon request (optional)
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