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HOW TO WRITE A GREAT RESUME
In this document:
1) What is a resume? - p.1
2) Sample Sewanee resumes - p. 2-3
3) Sample descriptions of common Sewanee activities - p.4-8
4) Sample descriptions of commonly-held jobs - p.9-11
5) “Getting Started on Your Resume” Worksheet - p.12-13
6) List of power words for your resume - p.14-17
What: A resume serves to paint a clear, concise picture of your experiences, skills and strengths. For employers, resumes
work as both introductions to and reminders of potential employees; many even use resumes as guidelines for interviews.
Furthermore, for job applicants, resumes are self-evaluation tools—constructing, rereading, and updating your resume can
help you to perceive what you can offer in the job market and to construct your career goals.
Why: Your resume is most often the first chance you’ll have to introduce yourself to a potential employer. Your goal is to
introduce yourself, point out your strengths, skills, and experience, all on one well-organized page. Like it or not, first
impressions are lasting ones, so never underestimate the importance of a good resume.
How: What follows are basic guidelines for developing a great resume. Keep in mind that not everyone’s resume will look
the same or have all of the same information, but a good resume will be clean, concise, well-organized, and pleasing to the
eye.
Format: This can vary according to your particular style, but the resumes of college students should:
• Be no longer than one page in length
• Contain few, if any, abbreviations
• Be arranged in order of importance to the employer
• Be printed on high-quality paper (unless being faxed)
• Have no typographical errors whatsoever
• Be truthful
• Emphasize skills of use to the employer
Content: Obviously, your resume should make clear to a potential employer how your skills will be of use to him or her.
Because college students often don’t have a lot of work experience, you will need to point out leadership positions,
extracurricular activities, honors and awards, relevant coursework, and particular skills (such as languages or computer
skills) that you gather as you progress through your college career. By the time you reach your senior year, work experience
from high school should be omitted. List work and volunteer experiences in reverse chronological order. When listing
work experience or extracurricular and volunteer activities, include not only your position title, but also a brief synopsis of
your duties AND the skills you used to carry out the position. Even a lifeguarding job requires skills that transfer into the
professional world!
Getting Started: Use the attached worksheet to collect the information you wish to include on your resume, then sit down
at the computer and arrange it according to the format of your choice. Refer to the attached list of action verbs to help you
with your descriptions. It will probably take several revisions, but the result will be a great resume.
Help: The Office of Career Services will be more than happy to help you create a winning resume. We offer on-on-one
guidance and a resume review service, and our library contains a number of resume writing books.
YOUR NAME
735 University Avenue • Sewanee, Tennessee 37383
Home: 5700 Parents Drive • Anywhere, Tennessee 10101
[email protected] • 931-598-5555
EDUCATION
Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN; Bachelor of Arts expected in May 2009
• Major: Spanish; Minor: History
• GPA: 3.15
• Dean’s List, 2005-07; Order of Gownsmen (academic honor society), 2006-07
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, Fall Semester 2006
• Completed all coursework in Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Intern, Smith Barney, Atlanta, GA, Summer 2007
• Conducted research for project to target prospective Spanish-speaking clients; contacted approximately 50
targeted individuals, of which 34 ultimately became clients.
• Compiled and analyzed sales data related to current client base. Presented report on findings to top
company executives.
Runner, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago, IL, Summer 2006
• Transported high-value orders from clients to traders on the floor in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented
environment.
Manager, Yarbrough Farms, Como, MS, Summer 2005
• Managed a five-man crew that maintained and produced a 2700-acre cotton crop.
Instructor, Tennis Camp, Atlanta, GA, Summer 2004
• Proposed and implemented improvements to a program for player development focusing on stroke
mechanics and mental toughness.
• Created activities to strengthen team unity and increase motivation.
ACTIVITIES
Captain, Varsity Tennis Team, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2007-present
• Devoted an average of 30 hours a week to training, practices, meetings, travel, and game competition, in
addition to being a full-time student.
• Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year, 2007
• Two-time winner of the Tiger Award, an annual award based on high performance, positive attitude, and
leadership
Assistant Proctor, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2007-present
• Selected to help a group of first-year students adjust to academic and social life.
• Worked closely with the group’s faculty advisor and with the proctor to lead programming efforts and
enforce university within the residence hall
Special Skills
• Fluent in ________________
• Knowledge of any special computer programs, such as Excel
SEWANEE STUDENT
1435 Moonview Lane • Columbus, Ohio 23456 • 770) 555-XXXX • [email protected]
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH, SEWANEE, TENNESSEE, Fall 2005-Present
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Bachelor of Arts in English & Political Science expected May 2009
ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, BRITISH STUDIES AT OXFORD, OXFORD, ENGLAND, July-August 2007
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Course work in 16th and 17th century art history and the Scientific Revolution; traveled throughout England to
study historical, architectural, religious and artistic locations and icons
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
THE GRIFFIN GROUP, WASHINGTON, D.C., Summer 2008
Strategic Communications & Political Activity Intern. Interned for a lobbying, communications, and consulting
firm performing communications research and completing political activity assignments;
Strategic communications tasks included:
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Drafting and editing press releases for national interest groups and coalitions, and compiling press lists for
distribution
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Assisting with the production of a new media strategy, particularly for the Supreme Court case District of
Columbia v. Heller by highlighting sympathetic and advocacy blogs
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Supervising press advance operations in coordination with the Obama and McCain presidential campaign
advance teams for the annual National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) conference in
Washington, D.C.
Political Activity assignments included:
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Working with senior staff, lawyers, and staff of members of Congress to draft bi-partisan legislation to alter
U.S. policy regarding consular rights
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Filing and maintaining records in compliance with the FEC for a PAC managed by the firm
BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT, ARLINGTON, VA
National Advance (January-May 2008). Produced national media events, serving as site and press lead:
Oversaw accommodations for transportation, food, lodging, and filing centers for national press corps and
traveling staff
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Supervised visual presentation of signage, staging, and lighting for campaign events
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Managed logistical needs of the candidate, traveling staff, and local press
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Coordinated with state and traveling staff to identify regional press, politicians, and VIPs scheduled to attend
events
Scheduling & Advance Intern (May-July 2007). Performed daily support operations including accepting and
declining scheduling invitations, formatting and editing daily schedules, arranging daily briefing and trip calls, and
serving as a liaison to the national advance desk
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CENTER FOR WASHINGTON STUDIES, WASHINGTON, D.C., Summer 2006
National Security & Fundraising Intern, Supported general office functions, worked with the national security policy team
to coordinate two major national security forums, featuring panelists and a former CIA director; edited three separate
summer newsletters distributed to a wide audience; assisted the fundraising team by drafting and editing letters to
supporters during summer fundraising operations and concurrently supervised its mass mailing
SPECIAL SKILLS
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Cision
Research Module
Competence in written and spoken Spanish language
DESCRIPTIONS OF COMMON SEWANEE ACTIVITIES AND JOBS
Tour Guide, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Led campus tours for prospective students and parents.
Proctor/Resident Assistant, University Office of Residential Life, Sewanee, TN
• Selected to lead a residence hall as a student member of the administration.
• Initiated and coordinated educational, social and cultural programs, policy enforcement, conflict resolution and
diversity issues in a residential hall of over 90 students
• Selected by the University administration as Proctor of the Month, October 2006
Assistant Proctor, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Selected to assist a group of first-year students adjust to academic and social life.
• Enforced University policies within the residence hall.
• Collaborated with faculty advisor and the proctor to create enriching programs for residents.
European Studies Semester Abroad, Oxford, England
• Studied in Lincoln College of Oxford University, England for six weeks.
• Traveled four weeks with art history tutors through Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, London, and Munich.
Oxford University, Lincoln College, Oxford, England, Fall Semester 2006
• Participated in a Classical European Studies Program that included travel to Scotland, England, Greece, Turkey,
and Italy
• Gained different perspectives, greater adaptability, and appreciation of European culture.
• Focused on philosophy, literature, history and art and architecture of Classical Greece and Rome.
Study Abroad Program, Spain, Summer 2005
• Studied two weeks in Madrid, and completed 480 km hike across Northern Spain while studying Spanish, medieval
art, and architecture
Fraternity/Sorority President, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Led the largest Greek organization on campus.
• Oversaw the work of nine officers and fifty other members through all philanthropic, community service, social
and athletic activities.
• Responsible for meeting all guidelines set by the University’s administration and the national office.
Social Chairperson, TKP Sorority
• Coordinated all social activities for 150 members, including community service, fundraisers, and formals for over
200 people
• Managed a large budget and supervised two assistants
Philanthropy Chair, Kappa Delta Sorority
• Organized all of the sorority’s community service projects
• Acted as liaison between the local KD chapter and National KD for national philanthropy events
NCAA Student Athletic Advisory Committee, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Organized charitable fundraising events during athletic competitions, and represented student-athlete opinions.
Varsity Equestrian Team, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Winner of the “Boots and Britches Award”, presented to the team member that has best supported and improved
the hunter seat team.
Captain, Ultimate Frisbee Team, Sewanee, TN
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Reinvigorated the team by organizing practices, pick-up games, and inter-collegiate games.
Varsity Swim Team, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Devoted an average of 30 hours a week to training, practices, meetings, travel, and game competition, in addition
to being a full-time student.
Captain, Varsity Women’s Rugby Team, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Motivated teammates, organized matches, and served as the liaison between the coach and the team.
Firefighter, Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department, Sewanee, TN
• Volunteered for student-run fire department which required being on call one night a weekend and 3-4 nights a
week in an effort to serve the Sewanee community.
Volunteer, Emergency Medical Service, Sewanee, TN
• Served on a first-response team to the University and the surrounding community, responding to emergencies and
resolving them.
• Led a community blood drive that resulted in a record number of donations.
Emergency Rescue Technician, Franklin County Rescue Squad, Winchester, TN
• Member of volunteer rescue squad specializing in water, cliff, and cave rescues.
• Managed inventory and inspection several times per month
Orientation Committee, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Planned the schedule and activities for incoming freshman class.
• As co-chair (2006-07), oversaw all orientation activities and delegated duties to other members.
Pre-Orientation Leader, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Selected to serve as a group leader for incoming students for a week-long introduction to the University's outdoor
activities, community service programs, and alcohol-free opportunities on campus.
• Certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid.
Senior Interviewer, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Conducted interviews daily with prospective students and their families, recruited new students, and assisted with
on-campus special events.
Sewanee Angel Team, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Appointed to serve as a student host at official University functions by greeting visiting dignitaries,
accommodating guests’ needs, and ensuring safety and smoothness at events.
Student Alumni Leadership Council, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Selected by the Office of Alumni Relations to participate in a year-long program covering the University’s strategic
priorities, budgeting process and governance in order to become a more active and informed future alumni
volunteer.
Student Caller, Office of Annual Giving, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Represented the University through its annual giving calling program, requesting gifts and information from
alumni.
• As the Student Manager (2006-07), trained new callers, organized calling nights, and created work schedules for
student callers.
Radio Show Host and Producer, WUTS, Sewanee, Tennessee
• Operated and managed a local radio station show
• Planned show and took call-in requests
Contributing Writer/Editor, The Sewanee Purple (Student Newspaper), Sewanee, Tennessee
• Wrote and edited articles and assigned stories to staff writers.
French Tutor, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Tutored students in French and assisted faculty members in grading assignments
Tutor, Cowan Elementary School, Cowan, TN
• Helped students progress in academic subjects, especially math and writing skills.
• Encouraged and motivated students to improve their school work.
Volunteer, Big People for Little People, Sewanee, TN
• Mentored a student through an organization that pairs college students with a child from the local elementary
school
Treasurer, Philosophy Club, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Managed the funds for activities and events.
Cello Player, University of the South Orchestra, Sewanee, TN
• Performed at University concerts and social events.
Van Driver, BACCHUS, Sewanee, Tennessee
• Promoted responsible consumption of alcohol by providing campus-wide weekend shuttle for fellow students to
prevent drinking and driving.
Representative, University Student Assembly, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Selected to serve as spokesperson for my residence hall to the student government.
• Volunteered as member of the Housing Committee.
President, Sewanee Gay-Straight Alliance, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Elected to lead this activist group for one academic year
• Planned events, conducted peer counseling, and organized all aspects of the organization
Member, Women’s Center Board, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Organized campus-wide events to promote awareness of both local and global women’s issues.
Blue Monarch Women’s Shelter
• Raised funds for battered women and their children
• Organized a Christmas gift drive for the resident women and their children
Co-Chair, Women’s Conference, The University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Oversaw the planning and implementation of an annual women’s conference in the spring
Circulation Stack Maintenance Manager, University of the South, Sewanee, TN
• Trained and evaluated new student workers
• Carried out special projects as assigned by supervisor
Dance Teacher, Sewanee Dance Conservatory, Sewanee, TN
• Created lesson plans and instructed children ages 7-16 on the practice and appreciation of ballet, tap, and jazz.
Staff, Stirling’s Coffee House, Sewanee, TN
• Greeted and served customers, prepared food and drinks, cleaned the equipment, operated the cash register,
closed the business at night, and counted and deposited the money.
Vice President and Choreographer, Perpetual Motion Dance Exposition, Sewanee, TN
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Created and taught choreography for the University’s annual dance performance.
Handled administrative tasks in preparation for the event such as managing communications, costuming, and
publicity.
Personal Assistant, Chair of Art History Department, Sewanee, TN
• Arranged and advertised lectures of visiting Professors of Art History
Member, Sewanee Student Leadership Award Committee, 2004-2006
• Served on a committee of students and faculty members nominating and awarding students who were involved in
student organizations who demonstrated superlative leadership qualities.
Member, Sewanee Men Against Rape, 2006-Present
• Helped organize and facilitate outreach programming targeted towards men in an effort to develop male advocates
for sexual assault victims.
• Currently organizing preventative networks and forums that allow other men to challenge socially-constructed
negative images of masculinity.
Girl Scout Chair, Sewanee Community Service Council
• Volunteered with local Girl Scout Troop, organizing events such as hikes and movie day
• Encouraged other college women to become involved
Sewanee Health Professionals Society
• Helped create and officially charter organization.
• As Community Service Chair, organized health information booth for a campus-wide event promoting awareness
of women’s issues, and recruited a physician to answer health-related inquiries at the event.
Students for Positive Extracurricular Engagement (SPECE), President, Sewanee, TN
• Coordinated the activities of an organization committed to helping students find their place in the Sewanee
community by creating a supportive network of students engaged in diverse programs
Member, Students for Positive Extra-curricular Engagements (S.P.E.C.E.)
• Generated ideas and strategies to support peers who choose not to drink at all, or only drink responsibly.
• Implemented programs that supplemented substance-free activities for the entire campus.
Pi Sigma Alpha Honorary Organization, Vice-President, Sewanee, TN
• Initiated and coordinated meetings and activities of the official national political science honorary organization
Vice President, Model United Nations, Sewanee, TN
• Organized events to promote a better on-campus understanding of the United Nations Organization and current
international problems
• Coordinated the MUN team that participated at two national MUN
Model United Nations, Vice-President, Sewanee, TN
• Organized events to promote a better understanding on campus of the United Nations Organization and current
international problems and participated at national conferences
New York Outreach Trip, New York, NY
• Worked with two organizations, Momentum and GMHC, that provide support for HIV patients
Ecuador Outreach Trip, Quito, Ecuador
• Worked with youth and assisted with construction work at a local school in Quito
Volunteer, Spring Break Outreach Trips, 2004-2006
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Miami, 2004 - Tutored students in English, worked with Habitat for Humanity, visited with the elderly, and helped
sanitary improvement in an island community.
Jamaica, 2005 - Renovated homes in poor areas of Jamaica, and rendered relief and restoration from the
destruction of Hurricane Rita.
New Orleans, 2006 - Served as leader of this trip, gutted houses that were destroyed during Katrina and prepared
them for renovation, and helped victims recover valuable memorabilia.
Habitat for Humanity, Sewanee, Tennessee (2005-2006) and Ecuador (2004)
• Ecuador – Learned the arts of masonry, tying rebar, and electrical work
• Sewanee – Dug water and mud out of a septic tank
• Sewanee – Used and taught others to use power tools to cut trim for the house
Volunteer, Hurricane Katrina Relief Work, Gulfport, Mississippi
• Worked at a Red Cross pick-up point, filling cars with water and cleaning supplies
• Helped deliver supplies to several different drop points along the Mississippi coast
• Worked at a soup kitchen, moved debris out of yards, repaired and repainted homes.
Volunteer, New York Outreach Trip, Sewanee, TN
• Worked with organizations that provide support for HIV patients
• Educated people about how they can remain healthy, served food at the cafeteria, and distributed clothing
DESCRIPTIONS OF COMMONLY-HELD JOBS
Assistant to the Physician, Dr. _______________, Sewanee, TN
• Worked in a fast-paced internal medicine private practice, responding to incoming phone calls, assembling patient
charts, filing and transcribing doctor’s orders, and preparing and administering medications.
Amstar Cinemas, Usher, Oxford, AL
• Responsible for taking tickets and directing patrons to the correct theater as well as upkeep of the theater’s
facilities
• Enforced theater rules and policies
Sodexho, Caterer, Jacksonville, AL
• Prepared, transported, and served food to patrons
• Responsible for the set-up and clean-up of event sites
Camp Counselor, Sewanee Soccer Camp, Sewanee, TN
• Implemented skills and developed techniques in an outlined program designed to focus primarily on speed,
technical ability, and the understanding of the game.
• Responsible for groups of more than thirty children ages six to fifteen.
Camp Merrie-Woode, Sapphire, NC
• Cabin counselor for girls ages 13-14
• Taught beginner to intermediate swimming and tumbling
• Established and instructed the first camp tap dance class
Receptionist, Wise and Reeves, Knoxville, TN, Summer 2004
• Received visitors, made bank deposits, managed correspondence
Waitress, Fountain City Creamery, Knoxville, TN, April 2002-January 2006
• Waited tables in full-service establishment
• Trained new employees for wait staff
JAWS Swim Shop, Knoxville, TN, Summer 2003
• Managed retail sales to individual patrons and larger-scale athletic groups
• Controlled inventory and product selection, recorded finances, assessed inventory, and managed security measures
• Supervised several kiosks at swim meets and other off-location weekend events
Cashier/Clerk, DeBerry Drugs, Selmer,Tennessee
• Initially hired as to wait on customers, but was quickly given more responsibilities by the owners
• Managed all aspects of daily operations
• Filled prescriptions, resolved problems with insurance companies, completed daily electronic pharmaceutical
orders
Camp Counselor, Marauder Soccer Camp, Clearwater, Florida
• Coached a team of children, ages 10-13, and taught them the basic skills of soccer, nutrition, and personal fitness.
• Challenged the campers to achieve higher levels of soccer through rigorous training sessions.
Salesclerk, CC’s Boutique, St. Petersburg, Florida
• Assisted customers, and handled money, checks, and credit card sales.
Tutor, North Middle School, Winchester, TN
• Assisted middle-school students with their homework and areas of academic weakness to help
improve their grades as well as boost self-esteem.
Student Assistant, The Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama
• Created and managed hospital records for the patients.
• Performed errands for the nurses and hospital personnel.
Classroom Volunteer, Hueytown Elementary School, Hueytown, Alabama
• Motivated first-grade students to read, and helped students struggling with reading to improve their skills.
• Assisted the teacher with other classroom tasks.
Intern, Gess Mattingly & Atchison PSC, Lexington, KY
• Prepared documents for attorneys, served subpoenas, filed documents in circuit, district, and federal courts, and
accompanied attorneys to court.
Runner, Lynn Fulkerson Nickols & Kinkle PLLC, Lexington, KY
• Prepared files, cases, and correspondence for attorneys, paralegals, clerks, and secretaries.
• Filed documents with district, circuit, and federal courts as well as other law firms, and served subpoenas,
deposited checks, and accompanied and assisted attorneys in court.
Department Supervisor, Alabama Adventure Theme Park, Bessemer, Alabama
• Organized and managed the carnival game booths and the arcade.
• Created the work schedule for members of the department.
• Maintained the upkeep of the financial records.
Campaign Volunteer, U.S. Congressman Ben Cardin’s Campaign for Senate, Washington, D.C.
• Answered phones, wrote letters to constituents, and organized local fundraisers
Lifeguard, Lake Charles Country Club, Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Enforced poolside safety and implemented rules of the institution.
• Assisted in preparing for and cleaning up after special events according to supervisor and patron’s requests.
Manager, Jack in the Box, Charlottesville, VA
• Led a team of staff in this fast-paced food service business
• Operated all aspects of the business, including customer service, financial upkeep, and teamwork skills.
Guest Service Representative, Hollywood Video, Franklin, TN
• Assisted customers with choosing and locating movies
• Carried out all aspects of daily business, including cleaning the store, taking inventory, re-shelving movies, and
operating the cash register
Nanny, Charleston, SC
• Organized daily activities for two children, often working six days a week as well as some nights
• Tailored activities to the needs of two young boys
Head Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor, Lexington Polo Club, Lexington, KY
• Supervised a team of eight lifeguards by scheduling hours, ensuring a clean pool area, and re-enforcing first aid,
CPR, and life-saving skills to transform a once slack staff into a safe and smoothly-run pool operation.
• Organized parent-child pool activities and managed pool maintenance.
• Assumed a leadership role in reviewing First Aid, CPR, and life-saving skills.
• Conducted swimming lessons for patrons ages 5-42 by assisting students in stroke form, strengthening drills, and
constant positive encouragement.
Farm Laborer, DownHome Farm, Paris, KY
Summers 1997-2006
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Planted and harvested crops, chopped tobacco, plowed, mowed, built and razed structures, operated tractors and
forklifts, painted fence, and laid roofing.
Intern, Senator George Allen, Washington, D.C.
• Responded to constituents on behalf of the Senator, often handling difficult issues and people in an attempt to
explain the Senator’s platform and reasons for voting
• Led group tours of the Capitol building and assisted with other administrative duties
Horse Trainer Assistant, BritMohr Farm, Alpharetta, Georgia
• Trained and cared for horses at both the farm and at horse shows.
• Instructed children about the responsibilities of horse ownership and showmanship.
RESUME WORKSHEET
What name will you use professionally? (i.e., some individuals prefer full name rather than using initials)
What is your permanent address and phone number and your school address and phone number? (If, due to
space constraints, you must abbreviate a state, use two capital letters and no periods, i.e., TN, AL, etc.)
State the month and year you will receive your degree and whether it will be a B.S. or B.A. (example: Sewanee:
The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, Bachelor of Arts degree expected May 2008.)
What is your major (and minor or concentration)?
Should you list your cumulative GPA? If above a 3.0, you should list it. If below, leave it off unless the employer
specifically requests inclusion. Many students add a GPA in their major if that makes the GPA picture a bit
brighter. (Check with Career Services if you need to learn how to compute this number.)
Have you received any merit-based scholarships? If so, what are the names of the scholarships and what was the
basis for the award?
List any academic honors you have received:
If you studied abroad, list the dates, name of foreign institution, program and any significant accomplishments:
If you transferred to Sewanee from another school, name of that school and any degrees, honors or
accomplishments:
Any high school honors or achievements which are particularly relevant to the position for which you are
applying?
List every job you have ever had, paid and unpaid positions, including work study. You may not list them all in
the final version, but listing them may help highlight skills or accomplishments you would like to include. List
your job title, name of employer, city, state, dates of employment, and a description of your duties and
accomplishments.
Job 1)
Job 2)
Job 3)
Job 4)
List all volunteer or community service work or extracurricular activities. Include dates of involvement, all
positions of responsibility or leadership, honors, goals met, committee memberships, etc.
Item 1)
Item 2)
Item 3)
Item 4)
Item 5)
List your computer skills:
List any other special skills, such as foreign languages and certifications, which may be relevant to the position
to the position for which you are applying.
POWER WORDS
Use these words in your resume to strengthen and enliven your descriptions.
A
abated
abbreviated
abolished
abridged
absolved
absorbed
accelerated
accentuated
accommodated
accomplished
accounted for
accrued
accumulated
achieved
acquired
acted
adapted
adopted
added
addressed
adjusted
administered
advanced
advertised
advised
advocated
affirmed
aided
alerted
aligned
allayed
alleviated
allocated
allotted
altered
amassed
amended
analyzed
answered
anticipated
appeased
applied
appointed
appraised
approached
appropriated
approved
arbitrated
aroused
arranged
articulated
delivered
demonstrated
deployed
derived
described
designated
designed
detailed
detected
determined
developed
devised
diagnosed
differentiated
diffused
directed
disbursed
discovered
discussed
dispatched
dispensed
displayed
disposed
disproved
dissected
disseminated
dissolved
distinguished
distributed
diversified
diverted
divested
divided
documented
doubled
drafted
dramatized
drew up
drove
E
earned
eased
economized
edited
educated
effected
elaborated
elected
elevated
elicited
eliminated
invented
inventoried
invested
investigated
invigorated
invited
involved
isolated
issued
itemized
J
joined
judged
justified
L
launched
learned
lectured
led
lessened
leveraged
licensed
lifted
limited
linked
liquidated
listened
litigated
loaded
located
logged
M
made
maintained
managed
mandated
maneuvered
manipulated
manufactured
mapped
marked
marketed
mastered
maximized
measured
mediated
memorized
mentored
merged
rehabilitated
reinforced
reiterated
related
released
relied
relieved
remained
remodeled
rendered
renegotiated
renewed
reorganized
repaired
replaced
replied
replicated
reported
represented
reproduced
requested
researched
reserved
resolved
responded
restored
restructured
retained
retooled
retrieved
returned
revamped
reversed
reviewed
revised
revitalized
revolutionized
rewarded
risked
rotated
routed
S
safeguarded
salvaged
saved
scanned
scheduled
screened
sculptured
searched
secured
ascertained
aspired
assembled
assessed
assigned
assimilated
assisted
assured
attained
attended
audited
augmented
authored
authorized
automated
averted
avoided
awarded
B
balanced
began
benchmarked
benefited
bid
billed
blended
blocked
bolstered
boosted
bought
branded
bridged
broadened
brought
budgeted
built
C
calculated
calibrated
capitalized
captured
cared for
carried
carved
categorized
catalogued
caught
cautioned
cemented
certified
chaired
challenged
championed
changed
embraced
emphasized
empowered
enabled
encouraged
ended
enforced
engaged
engineered
enhanced
enlisted
enriched
enrolled
ensured
entered
entertained
enticed
equipped
established
estimated
evaluated
examined
exceeded
executed
exercised
exhibited
expanded
expedited
experienced
experimented
explained
explored
expressed
extended
extracted
F
fabricated
facilitated
factored
familiarized
fashioned
fielded
filed
filled
finalized
financed
fine tuned
finished
fixed
focused
followed
forecasted
forged
formalized
formed
merited
met
minimized
mobilized
modeled
moderated
modified
molded
monitored
monopolized
motivated
mounted
moved
multiplied
N
named
narrated
navigated
negotiated
netted
neutralized
nominated
normalized
notified
nurtured
O
observed
obtained
offered
officiated
offset
opened
operated
optimized
orchestrated
ordered
organized
oriented
originated
outdistanced
outlined
outperformed
overcame
overhauled
oversaw
owned
P
paced
packaged
packed
pared
participated
partnered
seized
selected
sent
separated
sequenced
served
serviced
set up
settled
shaped
shared
sharpened
shipped
shortened
showed
signed
simplified
simulated
sketched
slashed
smoothed
solicited
sold
solidified
solved
sorted
sourced
sparked
spearheaded
specialized
specified
speculated
spent
spoke
sponsored
spurred
staffed
standardized
started
steered
stimulated
streamlined
strengthened
stretched
structured
studied
submitted
succeeded
suggested
summarized
supervised
supplied
supported
surpassed
surveyed
swayed
charged
charted
checked
chose
chronicled
circulated
circumvented
cited
clarified
classified
cleaned
cleared
closed
coached
coded
collaborated
collated
collected
combined
commanded
commended
commenced
commissioned
communicated
compared
compiled
complemented
completed
complied
composed
compounded
computed
conceived
concentrated
conceptualized
condensed
conducted
conferred
configured
confirmed
confronted
connected
conserved
considered
consolidated
constructed
consulted
consummated
contacted
continued
contracted
contributed
controlled
converted
conveyed
convinced
formulated
fortified
forwarded
fostered
fought
found
founded
framed
fulfilled
functioned as
funded
furnished
furthered
G
gained
garnered
gathered
gauged
gave
generated
governed
graduated
grasped
greeted
grew
grouped
guaranteed
guided
H
halted
halved
handled
headed
heightened
held
helped
hired
honed
hosted
hypnotized
hypothesized
I
identified
ignited
illustrated
implemented
imported
improved
improvised
incited
included
incorporated
increased
passed
penetrated
perceived
perfected
performed
persuaded
photographed
piloted
pinpointed
pioneered
placed
planned
played
praised
predicted
prepared
prescribed
presented
preserved
presided
prevailed
prevented
printed
prioritized
processed
procured
produced
profiled
programmed
progressed
projected
promoted
proofread
proposed
protected
proved
provided
pruned
publicized
purchased
pursued
Q
quadrupled
qualified
quantified
queried
questioned
quoted
R
raised
rallied
ranked
rated
reached
swept
symbolized
synthesized
systemized
T
tabulated
tackled
talked
tallied
targeted
tasted
taught
teamed
tempered
tended
terminated
tested
testified
tied
took
topped
totaled
traced
tracked
trained
transcribed
transformed
transitioned
translated
transmitted
traveled
treated
trimmed
tripled
troubleshot
turned
tutored
typed
U
uncovered
underlined
underscored
undertook
underwrote
unearthed
unified
united
updated
upgraded
upheld
urged
used
utilized
cooperated
coordinated
copied
corrected
corresponded
counseled
created
critiqued
cultivated
customized
cut
D
dealt
debated
debugged
decided
decoded
decreased
dedicated
defined
delegated
delineated
indicated
individualized
indoctrinated
induced
influenced
informed
infused
initiated
innovated
inspected
inspired
installed
instilled
instituted
instructed
insured
integrated
intensified
interacted
interceded
interpreted
intervened
interviewed
read
realigned
realized
rearranged
reasoned
rebuilt
received
recognized
recommended
reconciled
reconstructed
recorded
recovered
recruited
rectified
redesigned
redirected
reduced
re-engineered
referred
refocused
registered
regulated
V
validated
valued
vaulted
verbalized
verified
viewed
visualized
voiced
volunteered
W
weathered
weighed
widened
withstood
won
worked
wove
wrote
Y
yielded