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!

z z Begin description with action verb z z Begin description with action verb z z Begin description with action verb

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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