Did you know?

• Recruiters spend an average of just six-seconds scanning a resume before deciding to call the candidate in for an interview (LinkedIn, 2017)
• The average job opening attracts 250 resumes (Glassdoor)
• Only 14.9% of hires are made from a job board candidate. Most (39.9%) are made through employee referral programs.  (Jobvite)
• 75% of hiring and talent managers use recruiting software and/or applicant tracking software when hiring.  (Capterra)
• 45% of recruiter’s state that resumes will get rejected for not including a cover letter and 37% for not sending follow-up letter after an interview  (UpToWork, 2018)

Your resume should be deliberately written to briefly and effectively communicate your experience. Whether you’re applying for a part-time position, volunteer opportunity, internship, or a full-time job, you want your resume to professionally reflect your qualifications. We’ve provide a few resume samples to get you started.

For more detailed information on writing a resume, check out the UAB Career Guide.

Résumé Samples:

• Education
• Biology
• Communication
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Physics
• Biochemistry
• Computer Engineering
• Chemistry
• Public Health
• Engineering
• Student-Athlete
• Political Science Pre-Law
• Kinesiology
• Federal
• Marketing
• Industrial Distribution
• Economics
• General Management
• Business
• More samples coming soon.

Résumé Fundamentals

• Name and Contact Information
• Education
• Relevant Coursework
• Experience
• Skills and Certifications
• Awards and Accomplishment
• Free of spelling and grammatical error
• Avoid high school information (after your first year in college)
• Include data, numbers, percentages or amounts
• Avoid personal pronouns like “I” or “my”
• Proofread by three people (one of them should be your Career Consultant)
• Use strong action verbs and power words
• Consistent in formatting, font, and content
• Neat, well-organized, and easy to read
• Updated and current