Read the sample resume (CV). It is a very basic resume, one that would be appropriate for a sophomore or first-semester transfer student who does not yet have a lot of relevant experience, e.g., science coursework, research, internships, etc. However, this person does have other work experience and she describes this in the Experience section.
Match the headings A – E to the parts of the document (1 – 5). A. Experience
B. Leadership
C. Education
D. Activities and Interests E. Skills and Languages
Suzanne Plasmid
University Address - Box 24 ● Towson University ● Towson, MD 21252 ● 410-555-5678 Permanent Address - 123 Baculum Lane ● Cumberland, MD ● [email protected]
1.
Towson University, Towson, MD
● Candidate for Bachelor of Science degree – Major in Biology – Minor in Chemistry
● Overall GPA: 3.2
● Expected graduation: May 2020
Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD
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2.
Sales Clerk, Staples Office Supply - Towson, MD - Sep 20xx to present
● Employee of the Month four times in a year and half
● Chosen after 3 months to be head trainer of new sales clerks
Server and Hostess - Savage River Lodge - Frostburg, MD - Summer 20xx ● Promoted to hostess after 3 weeks based on exemplary interpersonal skills ● Mastered ReservationsPro® software in 2 days
Volunteer - Allegheny Summer Education Program - Grantsville, MD - Summers 20xx/20xx
● Taught basic math skills to underperforming 5th and 6th graders
● Responsible for organizing work schedules of all volunteers in my second year
3.
Computer: Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Languages: Conversational Spanish
4.
Elected Captain - Towson University Traveling Ultimate Frisbee Team - Sep 20xx – May 20xx
● Led the team to State Finals in 20xx
5.
Associate Member - Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society, Upsilon Eta Chapter of
Towson University (elected Dec 20xx)
Secretary - Towson University Women in Science Club, 20xx to present Choir, Garrison Keillor Lutheran Church, Perry Hall, MD (May 20xx to present)
Exercise 48 Read the job adverts at https://www.monster.co.uk/jobs/ and imagine you are applying for one of the positions. Be ready to write a CV. You can invent your qualifications and experience.