Resume Handbook

Resume Handbook What is a resume? A resume is a one-page summary of your professional experience and skills. As a student, your resume will describe your education (major, GPA) and include your work, volunteer, and leadership experience as well as your campus activities, computer and language skills, and (optionally) your hobbies or interests. When do I need one? You will need a resume when you apply for an internship or entry-level job, attend a career fair or networking event. It

might also be helpful when a professor, Bowdoin alum, employer or networking contact engages you in a career conversation. What should I include in my first draft? Write down everything you’ve done. This might result in a resume that’s longer or shorter than one page. That’s okay! At first, you just want to record every experience - paid or unpaid, work or volunteer, on-campus or off-campus. You’ll tailor your resume later; just describe your skills and experiences to the best of your ability. Should I include information from high school? As a first-year or sophomore, employers will expect to see experience from high school listed on your resume. By the time you’re a junior or senior, it’s better not include high school experience unless it’s to your advantage (i.e. related work experience; well known or special high school; geographic connection; the type of school in which you hope to teach; outstanding high school accomplishments that relate directly to the position for which you’re applying). A few things to keep in mind while getting started: • Optimal Resume includes “Examples” which were selected by Bowdoin Career Advisors. Click on the Examples button to get an idea for the kind of language...

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