Creating a Quality Resume
- Due No Due Date
- Points 35
- Submitting a file upload
When applying for internships and jobs, an immediate impression from a quick glance at your resume (from a large pile of them) can determine whether you are seriously considered as a candidate or dismissed. It is always easier to update your resume once you have a first draft, so now is the time to get it done right!
Task Instructions
Enroll in the Resume Basics self-paced online module created by the University Career Center & The President's Promise (linked below). From what you learn in the module, draft a resume that highlights your most relevant experience, skills, and training. Keep in mind that consistent formatting and overall appearance of your resume play a key role when employers are making their first impression of you. Your resume will be an evolving document as you gain more experience, and this first try will give you the base and framework needed for your future updates. This resume should reflect your best effort.
Evaluation
Your resume will be graded based on the rubric provided.
Enroll in the Resume Basics Module here
Click the image above to be directed to the Resume Basics module or click this link here: https://umd-ucc.catalog.instructure.com/courses/resume-basics
Resume Samples
Resume samples are provided in the Resume Basics module, however students can also view resume samples here Links to an external site., including samples around undergraduate students just getting started, veteran or adult learners, and industry-specific resume samples.
Additional resume tips can be found here. Links to an external site.
For more information and additional resources, visit: careers.umd.edu Links to an external site.
Rubric
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OVERALL RESUME FORMAT
Student provides consistent format with not too much white space. Appropriate margins used (between .5" and 1.25"). Font size is between 10-12pt and consistent throughout resume. Font type is easy to read. Resume is one page unless it is a federal resume. Resume is free of grammatical and spelling errors. Student uses present tense for current positions and past tense for past experiences. Content sections are listed in order of what is most relevant, with Objective (if applicable) and Education at the top. Experiences in each content section are listed in reverse chronological order. Student avoided using personal pronounces (I, me, my).
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Student provides necessary contact information, including name, address (permanent and/or local), email address, phone number, and custom LinkedIn URL (if applicable)
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EDUCATION SECTION
Student leads section with University of Maryland academic information. Student includes degree, major/concentration, and anticipated graduation date. If applicable, honors, academic scholarships and awards are listed. If applicable, relevant courses, study abroad, and research may be included. If GPA is above a 3.0, it is included.
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EXPERIENCE SECTION(S)
Student provides the position title, organization name, location, and date/duration for each experience listed. If a course project, the student lists the class and university. Resume excludes outdated information. Student does not include high school information after UMD sophomore year UNLESS very applicable to field. Bullet points start with strong action verbs. Bullet points effectively describe what the student did, how they accomplished it, why the task was important, and/or what impact their performance had within the organization.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Student includes relevant non-work experiences, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, leadership roles, etc. If including a "Skills" section, it is limited to relevant technical and language skills, not soft skills. Resume excludes names of reference or the phrase "References Available Upon Request."
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Total Points:
35
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