Preparing your Resume Your resume needs to be perfect: no spelling or grammar mistakes reverse chronological order, everything aligned. Personal Information o At the top of the page and should include: first and last name, address (optional), phone number, email Objective Line o Should be short and concise, telling the recruiter what position you are looking for and when you want to start o For those seeking an internship, includes the term during which you would like to work and area you want work in Education o Name of university where you are enrolled: City and state where university is located Degree you are obtaining Expected graduation date (ex. May 2020) Completed minors, licenses, and certifications Cumulative GPA Major GPA if higher than cumulative Experience o Position title o Full name of company and city and state its located o Dates the position was held o Bullet points emphasizing your skills & accomplishments * List your most relevant achievements or highlights first in your bulleted lists! Awards & Organizations/ Certifications & Other Skills o These sections are optional but provide a space for you to highlight other accomplishments outside of work experience o List organization affiliations such as Beta Alpha Psi or Georgia Society of CPAs o Honors such as Deans List TIPS: Resume features: Have your resume printed for you to look at during the virtual fair, so you can see what the recruiters see at the same time Have pen and paper read to take notes during the virtual career fair. It is okay to take notes during the meeting but use pen and paper as typing will be distracting
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Recruitment Handbook 2020-2021
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