Resume 101
Looking for a summer job? An Internship? Your first step
will be to write an effective resume.
IUP has resources to help students write resumes. The two places on campus that are always
willing to assist students are the Writing Center and the Career Development
Center. Also don’t be afraid to ask an
ASM or a CA to help because they are willing to help as well.
Here are some tips to write a resume that will get you the
position you are applying for:
-Keep
your resume short (1-2 pages)
-Write
what your objective is
-Make
sure to list all education and awards you have received (deans list,
scholarships, ect.)
-Use
action words such as operated, recorded, demonstrated, ect.
-Be
clear and concise
-List
what skills you have used in past jobs that will be useful to the job you are
applying for
-Keep
the resume current
-Always
be honest
Here are some links to help with the resume writing:
As mentioned before the Writing Center and Career
Development Center are great places to get help, so below is information on
them:
Writing Center
Location: Eicher Hall, Room 218
Phone: 724-357-3029
Email: w-center@iup.edu
Regular Hours
Monday through Thursday
- 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Friday
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
- Pratt Hall, Suite 302
- Phone: 724-357-2235
- career-development@iup.edu
- Office Hours
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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