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What’s a resume?
How should I begin writing my college resume?
Will my high school resume
work?
What
sections
should I
include in
my college
resume?
It depends. Everyone’s experience
is unique, so your resume will likely
look different than some of your peers.
Below are some common sections
that we typically recommend for Rice
students and alumni. However, many
of these may overlap and it is not wise
to include all of these sections. Be
sure to come to the Center for Career
Development (CCD) or talk to a Peer
Career Advisor (PCA) to discuss how you
can best market yourself through your
resume.
• Education
• Relevant Coursework
• Relevant Projects
• Relevant Research
• Research Experience
• Professional Experience
• Work Experience
Begin by brainstorming a list of experiences and skills that you might want to include in a resume. Consider your academic
background, paid and volunteer work or internships, research projects, extracurricular activities, awards, and special skills. Once
you have compiled your list, you can start organizing this information into the appropriate categories and focus on tailoring the
information you include to your target industry.
No. Generally High School resumes are long, multi-page lists of
what you have done. Though helpful when applying to college,
this is not what employers are expecting from a college student.
College resumes represent a story of what you can do, of how you
can t into their organization and contribute to the organizational
goals.
A resume is your personal marketing material.
A resume is intended to get you an interview, where you will
have a chance to further describe what you can contribute to an
organization and differentiate yourself from the competition.
The key is to keep your resume well organized, concise, and
accomplishment-focused.
• Internship Experience
• Leadership Experience
• Activities
• Community Involvement
• Skills
• Awards & Honors
• Certications
Do you need a resume as a freshman?
Yes! Many people may ask you for your resume, both on and off campus. If you are looking to get involved in undergraduate
research, expect your future faculty supervisor to ask for your resume. If you are seeking a fellowship, grant, or scholarship, you will
likely need to submit a resume as part of your application. Thinking about applying to internships or summer jobs? You will need a
resume!
Optimal Resume, found in the resource section of Handshake , can be a excellent tool to help you craft your resume.