Resumes

What is a resume?

A resume is a sales brochure about you and your qualifications. It describes your abilities, your experiences, and your education—all of which should support your job objective. A resume has one purpose: to get you an interview. Use the pages below to determine the type of resume you should use and utilize the samples for formatting guidelines.

Success Statements

Your success statements should be more than just a list of duties and tasks. They should be focused on your responsibilities and quantifiable accomplishments. 

Action Verb + Skill/Responsibility + Action/Tools + Benefit/Result = Success Statement
What You Did + How You Did It + Why it Matters = Success Statement

Success Statement Examples

• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs, and preparing assistive devices to ensure that every patient is receiving necessary supports
• Created hands-on learning centers and bulletin boards by reinforcing science concepts, including photosynthesis, rocks and minerals, and cellular respiration to help students understand the lesson material