STUDENT RESUME WORK SHEET

This worksheet is designed to help you inventory all of your experiences for developing an exceptional
resume. Think deeply about the things you have done to prepare for the next step after college – in the
workforce or graduate school. It is important that you demonstrate that you have engaged in activities
and studies that enhanced your knowledge, skills and abilities toward your career choice. Once you
thoroughly fill out this worksheet, then you are ready to evaluate what you need to include for
developing a great resume.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________
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City:_________________________________________________ State: __________________________________________
Pin:_____________
Home Phone Number: _______________________Cell Phone Number:_________________ ___________________________
Email: ______________________________________
LinkedIn Address:__________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

CAREER/GRADUATE SCHOOL GOALS

What are your goals – what do you plan to use this resume for?_________

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College:
City: State:
Major: Concentration: _____
Degree Received: Graduation Date:
GPA: Special Honors: _____

High School:
Location: State:
Degree Received: Graduation Date:
GPA: Special Honors:
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ACADEMIC HONOURS, SPECIAL AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

1. Years:
2. Years:
3. Years:
4. Years:
5. Years:

RELEVANT COURSES
These courses are relevant to my career interest:
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SPECIAL PROJECTS, PAPERS, AND STUDIES

Describe papers, class and other projects you completed that are relevant to your career interest:
(Include your contributions to the projects and project outcomes)
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COMPUTER SKILLS
I have the following computer skills:
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3. ________________
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INTERNSHIPS & RELEVANT VOLUNTEER WORK

Your Title: Organization:
City: State:
Beginning Date: Mo. Yr. End Date: Mo. Yr.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Accomplishments: What did you achieve? What are you proud of? What did you learn?

Your Title: Organization:

City: State:
Beginning Date: Mo. Yr. End Date: Mo. Yr.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Accomplishments: What did you achieve? What are you proud of? What did you learn?

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Why would an employer hire me? ▪or▪ Why would a graduate school accept me?
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TRAINING COURSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.

Name of Course:
Location of Course: Sponsor:
Date: Certificate Received?Yes ☐ No ☐
Topics Covered:

Name of Course:
Location of Course: Sponsor:
Date: Certificate Received?Yes ☐ No ☐
Topics Covered:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES
Certificate/License: #
Certifying Organization:
Date Received: Expiration Date:
Certification/License For:

Certificate/License: #
Certifying Organization:
Date Received: Expiration Date:
Certification/License For:

CLUBS, GROUPS, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Organization:
Offices Held:
Achievements:

Organization:
Offices Held:
Achievements:

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
I have the following communication skills: (example: comfortable speaking in public)
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Languages: ________________ Fluent Proficient Basic Understanding

________________ Fluent Proficient Basic Understanding

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Job 1 -(Current or last position held:)
Job Title: Employer:
City: State:
Dates of Employment: From: Mo. Yr. To: Mo. Yr.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Accomplishments and Achievements:

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Job 2
Job Title: Employer:
City: State:
Dates of Employment: From: Mo. Yr. To: Mo. Yr.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Accomplishments and Achievements:

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Job 3
Job Title: Employer:
City: State:
Dates of Employment: From: Mo. Yr. To: Mo. Yr.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Accomplishments and Achievements:

SPORTS
Sport: Organization:
Position: Years:

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Achievements:

Sport: Organization:
Position: Years:
Achievements:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - ANYTHING OF NOTE NOT PREVIOUSLY LISTED

(Example: Well-travelled; NCC Cadet)

REMEMBER:

THIS IS NOT YOUR RESUME! THIS IS A TOOL FOR GATHERING THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL
RESUME HIGHLIGHTING YOUR EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE. YOUR RESUME SHOULD DRAW FROM THIS
INFORMATION IN A WELL-ORGANIZED MANNER, FOCUSING ON WHAT YOU FEEL WILL BE MOST IMPORTANT FOR THE
READER TO KNOW IN ORDER TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION IN INTERVIEWING YOU!

Professional References:

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List people who know you and would speak highly of your skills and accomplishments. People with
positions of authority are very good references. Don’t use anyone who you believe would not give you a
good reference. It is also a good idea to contact your references so that you have their permission and
their most recent contact information.

People who make great professional references:

▪ Professors and Instructors
▪ Internship Site Coordinators
▪ Employers

Full Name:
Title:
Company:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Business Phone:( ) - ________________ Home Phone:( )____-______________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________
Relationship:

Full Name:
Title:
Company:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Business Phone:( ) -
Home Phone:( ) -
Relationship:

Full Name:
Title: _____
Company:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Business Phone:( ) -
Home Phone:( ) -
Relationship:

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Sample:

Look at the following CV/resume. The person is applying for a position as a senior sales executive in a
multinational furniture manufacturer. Focus on both how and what information the person has included
in their CV/resume, and on how this information is structured and presented.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Juan Cruz
112 Doctor Esquerdo Street, Madrid 28007
Telephone: (0034) 645 921 788
E-mail: [email protected]
Nationality: Spanish
Date of Birth: 21st July 1981

PROFILE
A highly motivated individual with over 10 years experience of working in business-to-business sales.
Experienced in selling a variety of different products to market leading business clients in both English
and Spanish. Able to both work under pressure and apply different sales techniques and strategies when
the situation demands. Have throughout my career constantly surpassed sales targets and won several
sales awards.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan 11 – Now
Senior International Sales Executive,
Telefonica SA, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
Senior member of the international sales team at Telefonica. The team is responsible for landing large
scale telecommunication networking contracts with businesses throughout the world.
Responsibilities & Achievements:

● Performed full cycle sales process (from creating bids, through negotiations to closing) for multi-
million dollar projects with clients from across the world.
● Building up & maintaining relationships with both existing & potential new clients.
● Implemented a new lead generating process with contributed to a €240 million growth in
revenue.
● Fire warden for the floor of the office.
● Member of the sales strategy committee at Telefonica. Responsible for devising and implementing
sales processes and procedures across the company.
● Awarded 'Telefonica sales executive of the year' in 2013 for sales revenue generated.
● Have been responsible for obtaining contracts for Telefonica worth over €61.3 million.

Sep 09 – Dec 10
Sales Executive,
Telefonica SA, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
Member of the small business sales team at Telefonica which is responsible for selling telecommunication
solutions for small businesses throughout Spain.
Responsibilities & Achievements:
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● Onsite sales visits to existing and potential new business clients in Madrid.
● Creating tailored solutions and offers to existing and potential new business clients.
● Performed regular workshops to local business owners to promote the company and generate
leads.
● Due to performance, promoted to a senior position in the international sales team.

Mar 08 – Jun 09
Australian & New Zealand Travel
Travelled through Australia and New Zealand for a over year to both improve my English level and to see
more of the world. During the year, I held various short-term jobs.
Feb 02 – Mar 08
Sales Executive,
Almagro Construction SA, Leganes, Madrid, Spain
Member of the sales team in the building materials division of Almagro Construction, one of Europe's
leading constructors and suppliers of building related materials.
Responsibilities & Achievements:

● Performed full cycle sales process (from creating bids, through negotiations to closing) for multi-
million dollar projects with business clients from across the Europe.
● Building up & maintaining relationships with both existing & potential new clients.
● Co-created a sales team application to both document progress and aid in time management. Led
to a 9% growth in new contracts.
● I was a member of the division's marketing strategy group.
● Created a training programme for all new sales staff in the division.
● Generated the highest volume of new accounts in the department in 2004 & 2006. Won the
company's 'sales executive of the year' award in both years.

Aug 01 – Jan 02
Customer Services Assistant,
Santander SA, Madrid, Spain
A temporary position in the customer services call centre of the bank Santander. Responsibilities
included dealing with inbound customer enquiries and promoting the bank's products.
Jul 97 - Sep 00
Life Guard,
Alcorcon Municipal Pool, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain
A part-time and temporary position during the summer holidays.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1998 - 2001
Universidad de Complutense, Madrid, Spain:
BA(Hons) Geography
1991 - 1998
St Michael's Secondary School, Madrid, Spain:
A-levels: Geography (B), English (B), Sociology (B) & Economics (C)
GCSEs: 9 Grade C or above

Vocational Courses & Qualifications

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Advanced Microsoft Access Certificate

Microsoft NT4 Network Support Certificate
Presentation Skills Course
Technical Writing Course
Diploma in Advanced Sales Methodology
Diploma in Ethical Sales Strategies
Time Management & Prioritization Course
Online Sales & Marketing Course
Advanced Microsoft Excel Certificate

Languages:
Native language: Spanish
Fluent: English

INTERESTS

In my spare time I enjoy cycling, cooking, socializing and reading history and fiction.

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