TECHNICALRESUME

& letter writing GUIDE


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The Technical Resume
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Format
Most Common Formats
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Sequence
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Heading
4
Objective
5
Education
6
Examples
7
Academic Experience
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Experience
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Skills
10
Certifications
11
Honors & Activities
12
Interests
12
References
13-28 Sample Resumes
29
Work Authorization
30
International Student Cover Letter & Resume


ALSO

in this

GUIDE

2 Resume Tips
4 Dos & Don’ts
10 Resume Checklist
29 Long Distance

Job Search

37 Where to Find

Contacts

39 Cover Letter

Checklist

Letter Writing
31
Cover Letter Guidelines
31
Content
31
Types
32
Layout

33-36 Samples
33
Inquiry
34
Application
35
Searching for a Position
36
Mutual Acquaintance
37
Networking
38
Networking Letter
39
Follow-up Letter
40
Thank You
41
Accepting a Job Offer
42
Acknowledging a Job Offer
43
Second Interview Thank You
44
Declining an Offer
45
Reconsider a Rejection


FORMAT

There are three basic formats for resume preparation: chronological, functional, and targeted.
A combination approach would include features of two or more formats. Although the technical
resume uses one of these traditional formats, there are some differences in the content and
presentation, since each individual is unique with special characteristics and life experiences.

Brief

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Organized
Neat

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Pertinent information should be easy to locate by using
indented margins, capitalization, bullets, proper spacing, etc.

Generous spacing and separation of the different components of your
resume will help you achieve a total positive first impression.

Effective

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Include all the facts you need in order to cover the necessary information;
but remember, be selective and include only those achievements which
support your bid for the type of position you seek.

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Your resume should be 100% honest and positive. Complete
sentences are not necessary; sentence fragments are acceptable, even desirable.


most common formats
Chronological

Functional

Targeted

Lists your experience in
reverse chronological
order--from most recent to
least recent.

Lists your experience based
on skill headings, which are
not necessarily in
chronological order.

Highlights your skills,
qualifications, and experience

that match the requirements
of your job target.

Works best when your work,
volunteer, and academic
experience relate directly to
the type of job to which you’re
applying.

Actual work history is
summarized in a brief section
at the bottom of the page.

Eliminates all irrelevant
information while portraying
that you are a quality
candidate for the position.

Stresses consistency in your
work history. If there are wide
gaps in your experience, this
may not be the best format for
you.
Most popular resume style.
The majority of recruiters and
employers prefer this style.

Focus is shifted away from
where and when you
developed particular skills.

The skills themselves are the
main attraction.
Works best when you are
trying to break into a field
where you have little or no
experience. A good choice for
career changers.

Allows you to project your
ability to do the job even if
you do not have direct
experience.
Uses keywords specific to
the job description and works
them into your resume. This
will get your resume noticed
by recruiters and employers.

Combination
Combines the above formats so that experience is listed chronologically and with skill headings.
Can be organized in different ways, but usually displays experiences with descriptions in reverse
chronological order grouped under skill headings.
Works best when there are some consistent themes to your experience.
Employers are very fond of this format, as it provides them with easily identifiable skills and a
sense of your progression.

Resume Tips
Pay careful attention to
spelling, punctuation,
grammar, and style.

Be honest and accurate.
Stay brief, clear, and
informative. Proofread!

Organize information in a
logical fashion.
Keep descriptions clear
and to the point.
Confine your information
to one page.
Use a simple, easy-toread font.

Use good-quality white or
off-white bond paper.
Do not include salary
requirements or photos.
Have a Career Adviser at
Career Services look it
over for you.

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SEQUENCE
The order and content of everyone’s resume does not have to be the same; however, formats are
somewhat standardized so that employers can easily find the information they seek. After your
heading, sequence the information on your resume from most important to least important.
For technical majors, your education may be the most important section. In some cases any
relevant experience, whether a full-time job or internship, could be listed before education.
Check with Career Services on suggestions for the sequence for your resume.


HEADING
Begin your resume with this information:

the legal form of your name as it appears on academic records and other documents
[ [Use
an employer may require you to provide, so there will be no confusion the documents belong




to the same person. If you go by a middle name or nickname, you can emphasize or insert
this, as in Jonathan (Jon) Q. Public. Your name should be a larger size font than the rest of
the document.




your resume. Make it possible, and easy, for them to find you. Make sure you keep your
voicemail greeting businesslike, and remember to take any answer tones off your cell phone.

address and phone number and your permanent address and phone
[ [Current/school
number. Employers could contact you during school breaks or even months after you submit

[ [Please ensure you have listed a professional email address.
[ [Do not place the word “resume” at the top of your resume.
[ [Do not include a URL for a personal web site unless the contents are strictly professional.
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OBJECTIVE
Your objective tells a prospective employer the type of work you are currently pursuing. While an
objective statement is optional, if your resume does not fill up the entire page, you may want to
consider using an objective statement to help lengthen your resume.
If you decide to use an objective, make sure you state your objective simply and concisely. Do not
tell the employer your life goals in a paragraph at the beginning of your resume.
For general use, such as for distribution at career fairs, we recommend that you create a version
without an objective statement so that your resume does not “screen you out.”

Parts of an objective statement could include:

The industry you want to work in, or the type of work you want to do, or the skills you want to
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or some combination.

not use statements like, “position which utilizes my skills and abilities” without specifying
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your skills and abilities or “position related to (name of your major),” when your major does


not describe a job or career field or is too broad to be meaningful.



student seeking permanent work.

you are seeking an internship, summer employment, co-op position or other part-time
[ [ Ifposition,
state this in your objective, so the employer will not assume you are a graduating


Resume DOs

Focus on specific results of your
work, significant achievements, and
recognition received.
Describe your paid, unpaid and
volunteer experiences.
Exercise restraint rather than
cramming too much information onto
a resume.
Omit experiences that you would not
want to repeat in future positions
unless they are necessary for the job.
Use action verbs such as “created”
or “coordinated” to describe your
experience.

Resume DON”Ts
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Use phrases such as “Responsibilities
included.”

Use resume templates included in word
processing software.
Include irrelevant job duties such as
“made copies.”
Use long sentences or paragraphs.
Submit the same resume to every
employer, regardless of the position.
Write vague objectives such as, “To
find a position at a medium sized corporation where I can grow and develop
skills.”
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EDUCATION
For technical majors, the “Education” section should typically be the first section on a resume, unless
you use an objective statement or a summary of qualifications. The order of information in the
“Education” section can vary, but make sure you are consistent throughout the entire section. You
can bold, italicize, or CAPITALIZE certain information to make it stand out in your resume.

Include:











• Degree(s) - first list the most recent degree you are pursuing or have earned, then list
previous college degrees, as in Master’s degree first, followed by Bachelor’s degree.
• On one line include the degree level, major (and second major, minor or concentration), and
date of completion or anticipated completion by month and year. If your combination of
majors, minors, concentrations, etc. are too long to fit on one line, put the extra information on
a second line.
• On another line include institution and location by city and state.
• List additional degrees in reverse chronological order (most recent first).

You may include:

• For technical majors, if your GPA is higher than 3.0, include it! If your major GPA is higher

than your overall GPA, you may list the major GPA. If your GPA is lower than 3.0, leave it off

of the resume.

• Indicate the percentage of money you contributed toward your education, as in “Financed

50% of college tuition and living expenses through part-time work.” This can be a very

powerful statement if your GPA is a little lower.

• Technical or continuing education experience can be listed if it is related to your career goal.

You could include:








• Course work that can be related to the job or internship, or shows focus in a particular area.
• Senior Capstone and other class projects or independent studies. If you do not have much
work experience, you may want to develop a separate section for class/related projects.
Some engineering projects within the college are considered real work experiences.

DON’T include:

• Your high school information should not be listed unless you are a freshman or sophomore.

The earlier you can eliminate high school information and replace it with college information,

the better it will look to employers.

• You do not need to list all of the institutions you have attended. Only list those from which

you will or have earned a degree.

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examples

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one degree

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degrees from
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institutions
two degrees
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institution

listing
degree with
courses

education
with thesis
statement

Bachelor of Science in Physics, Business Minor, May 2009
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
GPA 3.35


The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
M.S. Biochemistry, May 2008
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, BD
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, November 2005
Cum Laude







Master of Business Administration, May 2010
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, May 2003
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

B.S. in Petroleum Engineering, May 2010
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Major GPA 3.0





Related Courses: Formation Evaluation with Well Logs, Improved
Recovery Techniques, Integrate Reservoir Management, Business
Communication
M.S. Electrical Engineering, December 2010
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Thesis: Research focused on implementing computational

electrodynamics to develop revolutionary ultra high field
phased-array RF systems.

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Sometimes your most relevant experience will come from class projects. Coursework is typically
included in the “Education” section. Below are examples you may list in your resume.


[example 1 [

examples

The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Visual Basic/C/C++ Courses with hands-on experience including:

• VB Projects: Mortgage Loan Calculator, “Craps” Dice Game, GPA Calculator

• C/C++ Projects: Multiple Tuition Calculator using Input and Output Database Files

• Java Projects: Computer Science Department Web Pages, Multiple Table/Frame Home Site

• Technical Communication Project: As a part of a two-person team, wrote 47-page employee

manual for Admissions Department at college. Information gathered through interviews

with staff.


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The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Management Information Systems, Networking Specialization
Three quarters of Cisco courses with hands-on experience including:

• Setting up LAN Hubs
• Configuring Virtual LAN

• Installing Windows NT 4.0
• Installing Novell NetWare 5.00
• Configuring Cisco 1601, 2500 routers, subnetting a class B network
• Simulating LAN and WAN environment with 5 routers and two 1500 series switches
• Installing, configuring Linux 2.2, adding users, changing permissions

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Computer Science, May 20XX
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

• Working in teams, planned and implemented several database systems.

• Setup, configured, and maintained a networked environment containing five routers and

switches.

• Team leader on the basic design of Local Area Network for two campus buildings.

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EXPERIENCE























• Use relevant experience if possible. Experience can be paid or unpaid, an internship/co-op or
a substantial class project, and various other positions.
• If your experience seems to break into two distinct categories of related experience and other

experience, you can use these two headings and divide your experience this way.
• In some cases, you may not have related experience. It is still important to list your
employment background. This shows an employer that you have learned basic work ethics
and skills such as taking responsibility, working in teams, communication, time management,
or other characteristics that are important to any work environment. These skills are
considered transferable skills that you may want to include in a “Skills” section on your
resume.
• List your experiences in reverse chronological order. This is why separating sections between
related experience and other experience is sometimes necessary. Be creative with the
heading. Try these headings: “Professional,” “Relevant Experience,” “Work History,” or
“Employment.”
• For each experience, list the job title, name and location (city and state) of organization,

dates of employment (month / year). For those experiences that are more relevant to your
goals, include brief statements about the work you performed. Use action words and phrases
to strengthen this section.
• Make sure your tenses are correct. Use past tense for previous jobs/internships and use

present tense when listing duties for a current position. For technical resumes, listing any
quantitative data can look really positive.


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examples

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relevant or related experience








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XYZ Pharmaceuticals Norman, OK May – August 2009
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
• Created and maintained business relationships with over 20 suppliers
• Developed standard operating procedures for the maintenance of manufacturing machinery
• Implemented 3 new training courses for new employee orientation workshop

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experience not directly
related to a specific job





The University of Oklahoma Norman, OK August 2008 – Present
IT Student Employee: Software Technician (20 hours per week)
• Repair and troubleshoot computer software
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SKILLS



















• Qualifying technical skills can be presented in a “Skills” section or listed in a “Profile/Summary of
Qualifications” section.
• The placement of the skills section is important, and should be prominently listed.
• List qualifications in order of interest to the employer, not in the order that are of interest to you.
• Some of the skill sets technical resumes may include are computer skills, laboratory skills,
specialized equipment skills, communication skills, or leadership skills. If your resume focuses on
skills, use the functional resume format.
• If all the skills you list are of one type, i.e., computer skills, head the section “Computer Skills.”
For technical majors, the Computer Skills section is almost a necessity. You can go into more
detail by labeling the skills like “Operating Systems,” “Programming Languages,” “Hardware,”
or “Software.”
• One way to rank the skills is to start with your strongest relevant skills and work your way down

using phrases like: “Expertise in...”, “Knowledge of...”, or “Some exposure to...”
• Be sure and look at a job description carefully to see what technical skills are required to perform
the job.
• Review your skills to ensure you have an understanding of the skill and are proficient in its use.



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examples

skills section

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Computer Skills
Languages: Java, C++, C, Visual Basic .NET, SQL, HTML
Operating Systems: DOS, Windows Vista, XP, Unix
Applications: Visual Studio, Eclipse, MS Office Suite

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profile section highlighting
certain skills

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Profile

• 4 years computer programming experience
• 3 years AutoCAD experience
• 2 years supervisory experience including PC training and support for a 30 person staff
• Communicate well with technical and business staff and act as a liaison for these groups
• Expertise in Windows operating system and knowledgable of the Mac operating platform


CERTIFICATIONS






• If you have a certification or licensure (i.e., Lean Six Sigma or Engineer in Training) which is
relevant to your career objective, include a “Certifications” or possibly under an “Additional
Information” section.
• Depending on the profession, this section can be higher on your resume than other less
related information.

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examples
Microsoft
Certified Trainer

20XX

Engineering

Six Sigma
Completed 2 Green Belt Projects 20XX

Construction
Science

City & County of Norman
General Contractor Class A #XXXXXX

Resume Checklist
One page in length?
Tailored to the position
for which you are
applying?
Neat, well-organized, and
easy to read?
Consistent with
formatting, font, and
content?
Consistent with grammar
and punctuation?
Appealing to the eye?


Printed on quality,
neutral colored paper?
Using strong action verbs
and power words?
Free of spelling errors?
Updated and current?
Does your name stand
out?
Is your contact
information easy to find?
Consistent with placement of headings and
content?

Can an employer learn the
basics about you with a
10 second glance at your
resume?
Avoiding high school
information after your
first year in college?
Avoiding “Duties
included...” and
“Responsible for...”?
Using numbers, percents,
and dollars to add detail?
If you were the employer,
would you call you for an
interview?
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HONORS & ACTIVITIES



















• Your accomplishments and extracurricular activities can tell an employer about your interests,
motivations, and skills.
• You can include scholarships, awards, or recognition of academic achievements.
• Honors and Activities can be one combined section or two separate sections, depending on
how many you have, the types you have, and how you want to sequence them in your
resume.
• Prioritize your list of activities as it relates to your career objective. For example, list the Society
of Women Engineers before the Homecoming Committee.

• Make leadership positions within your activities stand out by bolding or italicizing the leadership
role and/or listing it first. For example “President, National Society of Black Engineers” or “Team
Lead, Concrete Canoe Team” or Treasurer, Math Club.” Leadership positions can be listed under
“Activities” or possibly “Related Experience” if applicable.
• Use a complete name instead of just the acronym. Example: American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• If the nature or purpose of organization is not clear from the name, provide a brief explanation.
Example: Gamma Beta Phi, Honor Society.
• Do not begin each of your organizations with “member of....” If you list an organization, the
employer knows you are a member; the organization name is sufficient.

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example
honors & activities section
that is combined

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Honors and Activities

• Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society

• Activities Chair, Institute of Industrial Engineers

• Dean’s Leadership Council (Appointed)

• President, Social Fraternity

• Alpha Lambda Delta, Freshman Honor Society


• Team Captain, Relay for Life

• Second Chance Animal Shelter



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INTERESTS
NOT include an Interests section listing hobbies and everything that personally interests
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you. This is usually unnecessary and irrelevant. An interest section is there to beef up a



you have interests, activities or hobbies that are very important to you or can be related
[ [Ifbecause
of the technical work involved, do list them in an Activities or Interests section.



resume if it is not a full page in length.

For example, if you restore or rebuild a car or possibly a computer, list it as an activity, even if
you don’t belong to a formal organization.

you have traveled abroad or have foreign language skills, put this information in your
[ [Ifeducation

or skills section, respectively. The ability to function in other cultures and the

maturity gained from extensive travel indicate characteristics and skills that are relevant to
employers.

REFERENCES
NOT list references on your resume. Prepare a separate typed page of 3 to 5 references
[ [Do
with addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses to take with you to each job interview.
When possible, add the reference’s company name and job title.

do NOT have to state “references available upon request.” Most employers assume you
[ [You
have references. If your resume does not stretch to a full page, you may want to put the
reference statement, as listed above, at the bottom of the resume to fill the space.

carefully the people you ask to serve as references. The most valuable
[ [Select
recommendations are from those who can comment about your academic and work skills,
abilities, and aptitudes (i.e. professors, supervisors [full-time or part-time if applicable],
and any others who you may have worked for at some point).

references you list should be contacted and asked if they would be willing to serve as
[ [The
one of your references. At that time, you may want to offer each of them a copy of your
resume and provide them with your immediate career goals.



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resume examples
Archie Mato

Current:
1234 College Avenue
Norman, OK 73069

(405) 555-5555 •

Permanent:
4321 Home Street
Plano, TX 75023

OBJECTIVE

Full-time position in an established design firm enabling me to utilize my
knowledge of the engineering field to contribute in a team environment.

EDUCATION

Norman, OK
University of Oklahoma
B.S. in Architectural Engineering, December 20XX
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, April 20XX

RELEVANT COURSEWORK


Structural Analysis
Environmental Controls I, II
Materials Lab
Mechanics of Materials
Soil Mechanics

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The Benham Companies (Oklahoma City, OK), Intern, 1/20XX-present
Edit, evaluate, and interpret working construction documents at varying
levels of completion on small and large-scale projects. Complete quantity
take-offs for cost estimating. Assist with all aspects of site design.

Concrete Design
Fluid Mechanics
Measurements Lab
Senior Capstone Experience
Architectural Design Studio I, II, III, IV

Bourbon Street Cafe (Oklahoma City, OK), Wait Staff, 9/20XX-12/20XX
Independently managed section of tables, large parties, and banquets.
Responsible for all transactions and large amounts of cash money.
Recognized as a top-selling employee with excellent customer satisfaction,
time management and multi-tasking skills.
Holidaze & Gifts (Plano, TX), Seasonal Lighting Manager, 4/20XX-present
Perform independent house-call service. Oversee tree lighting orders. Quote
completion times. Schedule all labor and delivery, setups, repairs,
take-downs, and storage appointments. Established and maintained client
relationships, most dating back 5 years. Developed and expanded clientele

utilizing product quality, customer satisfaction, and references as only form of
advertisement.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Founding Vice-President, Architectural Engineering Institute
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
College of Engineering Dean's List Honor Roll
Sigma Chi Fraternity
American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
Engineers' Club

SKILLS

Autodesk Architecture/AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, @Last SketchUp,
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista

Resume template available in OptimalResume as: Architectural Engineering -- Full-time

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Camden Peterson


405-555-5555
1234 College Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73142

EDUCATION


University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 20XX
GPA: 2.90
Oklahoma City Community College - Oklahoma City, OK
Associate in Pre-Engineering, December 20XX
GPA: 3.00

ENGINEERING
EXPERIENCE

JA Oil Field Manufacturing - Oklahoma City, OK
Down Hole Technician, May 20XX-present
• Operate the torque machine to make shock subs tools
• Assembly of roller reamers, loading drill collars, and shock tools
• Test hydraulic drilling jar before shipped
• Oversight for delivery of company products
• Make work orders for customers
• Operate the forklift

CLASS PROJECTS

University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK
Fall XX-Spring XX
Designed Car Creeper
• Responsible for selection of materials including the type of bearings used
Designed a Water-Activated Device for Electro-Magnetic Shutoff (WADES)
• Responsible for documenting the process of construction
• Won second place in overall competition
Designed a Wireline Safety Valve for Baker Hughes (Capstone Project)

• Supervised production and manufacturing of prototype
• Estimated cost of project
• Acted as Analysis Design Officer and Public Relations Officer

COMPUTER SKILLS

• FORTRAN, VBA, TURBO Pascal, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Creating effective graphic and written messages, PRO-E, AutoCAD

HONORS AND AWARDS

• National Scholars Honor Roll - 20XX
• Dean's Honor Roll, University of Oklahoma - Fall and Spring 20XX
• Vice President's Roll, Oklahoma City Community College - Spring 20XX

ACTIVITIES

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Heading

Camden includes a
permanent address,
telephone number,
and e-mail address-employers should
have no trouble

finding him because
he’s not planning to
move.

Education

Camden leads with
his education, which
is what most new or
soon-to-be graduates
should do, and he
includes his GPA,
which is especially
important to employers
in technical fields.

Program Chair, OU Engineering Open House
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
OU Engineer's Club
Public Relations Officer, African Student Association
The National Scholars Honor Society

Resume template available in OptimalResume as: Mechanical Engineering Fulltime 2

Class Projects

By including relevant
class projects, Camden
highlights his skills and
increases the chances

that a scanning system
will pick up on a specific
area sought by an employer.

Computer Skills

Camden describes both the
languages and software he
has mastered.

Missing Pieces

Camden omits an objective. He’s
applying to specific employers for
specific positions and plans to
explain his goals in his cover letters.
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resume examples
DAVID L. LAUBEN
5990 Sooner Avenue • Norman, OK 73079 • 405-555-5555 •

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science, Zoology/Biomedical Sciences, May 20XX
Minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.72


SKILLS

LABORATORY
• GC Analysis and Organic Synthesis
• Protein Separation/Purification
• Gel and SDS-Page Electrophoresis
• DNA Fingerprinting
• PCR Techniques
• Centrifuges and Spectrophotometers
• Slide Preparation and Sample Staining
RESEARCH
• Conducting liquid chromatography method of high pressure for
proteins.
• Arranging the standards for antibodies being used in the RIAs
branch.
• Purifying monocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
• Obtaining concentrations.
COMMUNICATION
• Comprehend detailed, complex information and data.
• Accurately convey information and data to others, both verbally
and in writing.
• Effectively work both independently and as a team member.
• Follow strict protocol with no exceptions.
• Keep meticulous records before, during, and after procedures.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

University of Oklahoma, Department of Chemistry, Norman, OK
Research Assistant, 20XX-20XX
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), Oklahoma City, OK

Intern, 20XX-20XX
University of Oklahoma, Department of Zoology, Norman, OK
Research Assistant, 20XX-20XX

HONORS, ACTIVITIES, &
VOLUNTEERISM

President's Community Scholar; President-Zoological Society;
President's Honor Roll; Henderson Scholar; Zoology Aid Program;
Campus Activities Council; Big Brother-Big Brothers/Big Sisters of
Cleveland County; Treasurer- Habitat for Humanity; Dean's Honor Roll;
The Big Event; OU Cousins; University of Oklahoma Honors Program;
American Cancer Society; Sooner Scuba; Golden Key International
Honour Society

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Resume template available in OptimalResume as: Zoology Full-time

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Heading

Eric lists only one
address, telephone
number, and e-mail
address. He plans

to stay at the same
address after
graduation.

Experience

Eric lists only his
experience that is
relevant to the position,
choosing to omit
campus work-study
positions and summer
jobs. He believes the
experiences he has
included show him to
the best advantage.

123 Asp Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

ERIC CIRCUITS

(405) 325-5555


OBJECTIVE
Full-time position in the field of Electrical Engineering. Make significant contributions and work in teams to further the
mission and goals of the organization.

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, December 20XX
Overall GPA: 3.17

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Fowler Productions Norman, OK, Summer 20XX
Project Manager/Engineer
• Oversaw project development
• Managed projects from post sale to final installation and customer training
• Designed and managed projects for systems ranging from video projection to small broadcasting
• Coordinated with customer, project contractors, and internal staff
• Developed AutoCAD standards and converted old line drawing to AutoCAD standard
• Designed, programmed, and tested systems
MCI-WorldCom Tulsa, OK, Summer 20XX
Fiber Optic Transmission Test Engineer
• Installed new Fiber Optic Communication Spans, cross-country
• Maintained and upgraded existing systems
• Executed software control of telecommunication spans
• Tested systems for compatibility and compliance
• Assisted field technicians with system set-up and operation
• Traveled extensively to equipment locations throughout continental United States

COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming Languages: Java, C, Visual Basic, VHDL, PSpice, Assembly (Intel, Motorola, TI),
Software Packages: AutoCAD, Inventor, Matlab, Labview, PSIM, Easy Power, Xilinx ISE, Protel, ERP (Alliance, Global
Shop, XA)

HONORS AND AWARDS
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Outstanding Junior in Electrical Engineering
Shell Oil Incentive Fund Scholar: honored for outstanding academic accomplishments and exemplary leadership
President, Society of Black Professional Engineers
President, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship: awarded for high academic standards and service to Alpha Lambda Delta
Wayne Steen Award: Awarded for upholding character, compassion, and volunteerism for COE students

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Computer Skills

Eric highlights his computer
and language skills. These
skills will set him apart from
others in a stack of resumes
and come up in computerized
keyword searches.

Missing Pieces

Eric doesn’t include
specific courses he has
taken. His experience
and honors matter more
for the position in which

he is applying.

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Frances A. Warren
12345 Asp Ave.
Norman, OK 73069
405.555.5555


EDUCATION

LABORATORY SKILLS

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, May 20XX
GPA: 3.75

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Purification

Centrifugation
Chromatography
Slide Preparation
Calibration
Electrophoresis
Spectrophotometry
Sample Staining

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Oklahoma, Department of Chemistry, Norman, OK
Research Assistant
(20XX-20XX)
• Performed research in the laboratory under phase-transfer catalysis
conditions to synthesize enantiomerically pure 4-aminoglutamic acids via
methylene dimerization of chiral glycine equivalents with
dichloromethane.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chemistry/Biochemistry Tutor
(January 20XX-Present)
• Tutor college and high school students.
Medical Assistant, Kidney Specialists of Oklahoma, Inc.
(August 20XX-Present)
• Take patient histories and vitals, perform x-rays, administer injections,
draw blood, assist the doctors and nurses, and answer patient questions.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES


OTHER EXPERIENCE

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President's Leadership Class
President's Honor Roll
Big Sister- Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Dean's Honor Roll
Homecoming Committee
Golden Key National Honour Society
Meals on Wheels

Waitress, Outback Steakhouse, Norman, OK
(August 20XX-Present)
Camp Counselor, Kamp Paddle Trails, Bethany, OK
(Summers 20XX-20XX)

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

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Heading

Hannah Prince
Current Address:
1234 College Avenue
Norman, OK 73069


405-555-5555

Permanent Address:
4321 Home Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, December 20XX
Minor: Spanish

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Overall GPA: 3.88

Experience

Process Engineering Intern, Summer 20XX
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LLC, Sweeney, TX
• Rerouted an atmospheric vent to flair header using ASPEN and FLARENET to stimulate and model new
header

• Performed various projects dealing with the everyday problems faced in an ethylene plant
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates, Summer 20XX

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

• Learned valuable laboratory techniques and safety through joining a research team of graduates and
post-doctoral students

• Carried out batch reactions, collecting data through Camille and MS Excel
• Presented research through MS PowerPoint and a final poster presentation
• Participated in 5-week course of the Code of Ethics for Engineers

Hannah includes both
campus and permanent
contact information,
including a professional
looking email address.
Employers should have
no trouble finding her!

Education

Hannah lists both her
undergraduate degree
and spanish minor. A
foreign language can
benefit her in a technical
field, as will including her
GPA.


Experience

Honors and Awards

By showing different
types of experience
in different locations,
Hannah demonstrates
she is adaptable, and
is willing to relocate.
Her experience is
extensive and she
has presented it well.

Activities and Organizations

Honors and
Awards

Engineering Ambassador, August 20XX-Present
Career Services, University of Oklahoma
• Advise fellow engineering students in resume writing and job searching

President's Leadership Class
Chemical Engineering Performance of Excellence
Honors Scholar
College of Engineering Dean's List
President's Honor Roll
Sooner Heritage Scholarship
Laurence Reid Gas Conference Scholarship

International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement Scholarship

President, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Chemical Car Team, Safety Team, T-Shirt Designer, and Planning Committee
Engineers' Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Team Coordinator, Intramural Basketball and Softball
Big Event, Group Leader
Sooner Elementary Engineering and Science Club
Chemistry Tutor

Resume template available in OptimalResume as:
Chemical Engineering -- Full-time 2-2

Hannah places both
honors and awards in
one section to show both
academic achievement
and initiative.

Missing Pieces

Hannah omits specific
courses she has taken,
but other sections of her
resume show more
specific skills.

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Ibee Flying

3500 Jenkins Avenue • Norman, OK 73019 • (405) 555-5555 •

OBJECTIVE
Internship in Aerospace Engineering

EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
GPA: 3.28 Expected graduation date: May 20XX
Current Coursework: Thermodynamics, Statistics, Computer Programming, Physics

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
OU Micro Aerial Vehicle Research Center, Norman, OK August 20XX-Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant and Webmaster
Bench top testing and trade studies for prop/motor combinations
Test and analyze battery cycles
AIAA Student Design Build Fly Competition, September 20XX-Present
Perform CFD analysis of proposed designs
Heavily involved in aircraft construction: composites, light woods, and metals
Optimized design through flight testing and reconstruction

COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming: C, HTML, BASIC
Software: Ansys, Fluent (CFD), Pro Engineer, Solidworks, UGS NX 4, MATLAB,
Mathcad, Microsoft Office, AdobeCS


HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
President - OU American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Branch
OU Chief Engineer - Design Build Fly Competition
OU Honors College
Oklahoma Regents Scholar
Pride of Oklahoma Drumline
OU Wesley Foundation Praise Band

WORK HISTORY
Sooner Housing Center, Norman, OK
Resident Adviser, 20XX-Present
Best Buy, Norman, OK
Digital Imaging Specialist, Summer 20XX
Kanakomo Kamps, Lampe, MO
Camp Counselor, Summer 20XX

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123 Asp Ave.
Norman, OK 73072

Ilo V. Stone

(405) 325-0000


OBJECTIVE

An internship in Petroleum Engineering for summer 20XX.

EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman OK
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Expected Graduation: May 20XX
Overall GPA: 3.6/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Anadarko Petroleum Dew, TX
Field Intern
• Shadowed drilling consultant from spud to surface casing and cement job.
• Exposure to perforating and hydraulic fracture stimulation.
• Experienced pumping and roust-about.

Summer 20XX

Halliburton (Landmark) Houston, TX
Office Intern
• Assisted in a consulting job for a client production company.
• Organized job history by creating and implementing a department-wide survey.
• Experience with Powertools and Microsoft Access.

Summer 20XX

IC3 Petrophysical Lab OU Campus Norman, OK
Summer 20XX-Present
Lab Technician
• Performed petrophysical measurements on core samples from Canada, Egypt, and the U.S. with
state-of-art machines.

• Measured Hg capillary pressure, seismic velocities, porosity and permeability as a function of pressure,
profile surfaces, thermal expansion, and FTIR to obtain mineralogy.
• Currently researching Eocene carbonates from the U.A.E., and conformance corrections for capillary
pressure curves.

HONORS AND AWARDS
Mewbourne School of Petroleum Engineering Junior of the Year 20XX-20XX; Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Regional Paper Contest Winner - Undergraduate Division; Phi Kappa Phi Award for Distinguished Undergraduate
Research; OU SPE Outstanding Member 20XX-20XX; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; National Merit Commended
Scholar; Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Scholarship; Energy Cup Scholarship for OU College of
Earth and Energy; Billings Engineers Club Scholarship; Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Scholar; Alpha Lambda
Delta Honor Society; OU President's Honor Roll (6 Semesters).

ACTIVITIES
OU Society of Petroleum Engineers (President 20XX-20XX, Sports Chair 20XX-20XX); Pi Epsilon Tau Honor Society
(President 20XX-20XX); Honors College Ambassador; American Association of Drilling Engineers; Honors Student
Association; University Chorus (20XX-20XX); Youth Hockey Referee; Men's Rec. Hockey Player.

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1234 College Ave • Norman, OK 73072
405-555-5555 •

KATHERINE MARKS
EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, August 20XX
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, May 20XX
▪ Minor in Chemistry
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Oklahoma, Dr. Robert Ross
Graduate Research Assistant, June 20XX-Present
▪ Proficient in polymer research processes including melt spinning, melt blowing, and spun bonding.
▪ Familiar with various experimental methods such as tensile testing, differential scanning
calorimetry, birefringence, and density gradient column.
▪ Experienced in several types of advanced photography including infrared and high speed.
University of Oklahoma, Dr. Roger Harris
Teaching Assistant for Chemical Engineering Design Lab, August 20XX-June 20XX
▪ Set up experiments and assisted students in conducting their experiments for class.
University of Oklahoma, Dr. Mary Quinn
Graduate Assistant, May 20XX-August 20XX
▪ Ran and repaired undergraduate lab experiments including a protein separation column, a gas
chromatograph, and a packed tower in order to make sure experiments were working for the
upcoming semester.
University of Oklahoma, Dr. Marius Nahir
Authentic Teaching Alliance Undergraduate/Graduate Fellow, August 20XX - February 20XX
▪ National Science Foundation grant in which engineering and education students develop and
implement lessons in science and math for at risk high schools.
PRESENTATIONS
Center for Polymer and Fiber Research Consortium October 6, 20XX
▪ Melt Blowing: On-line Temperature & Motion Measurements
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University of Oklahoma Children's Hospital
August 20XX-May 20XX
▪ Worked as an aide in Aikemen's End Zone doing craft projects and supervising hospitalized

children.
AWARDS RECEIVED
University Achievement Class
National Merit Scholar
Oklahoma Board of Regents Chancellor's Award Winner

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Heading

Kelsy organized the
information in her
heading well, with her
name being larger and
in bold lettering, it
stands out.

Kelsy Scott
6666 Asp Avenue
Norman, OK 73069

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a First Officer position

EDUCATION


University of Oklahoma Norman, OK
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, May 20XX
General Business, Air Traffic Control Minors
GPA: 3.52

CERTIFICATIONS
& RATINGS

Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating SEL
Certified Flight Instructor
FAA Class III Medical, Ability to obtain First Class CFII

FLIGHT TIME

Total - 763
Pilot-in-command - 385
Cross-Country - 216
Multi-Engine - 11
Night - 46
Dual Given - 45
Instrument - 60

AVIATION
EXPERIENCE

Wiley Post Aviation
Flight Instructor, September 20XX-Present
• Organize and lead ground lessons for private students
• Instruct instrument and private students in DA-20


Objective

Although Objectives are
optional, Kelsy chose
to include a clear and
precise objective that is
related to her specific
field. She knows what
she wants in a position,
and would rather not get
calls about jobs that do
not interest her.

Certifications

Kelsy lists her
certifications and ratings
as they are required for
her desired job
position. She
chose to place it
towards the top
because of its
importance
to potential
employers.

(405) 555-5555



Northwest Airlines DC-10
Fleet Intern, May 20XX-August 20XX
• Participated in DC-10 Ground School
• Attended Instructor Qualification Course
• Assisted with Aircraft RVSM Certification

AVIATION
ACTIVITIES &
AWARDS

Sooner Aviation Club
• President, May 20XX-August 20XX
• Fund-raising/Finance Committee Chair, August-May 20XX
• Sooner Aviation Club Achievement Award, 20XX
OU Aviation Student Advisory Board Member
Alpha Eta Rho Fraternity Member
NIFA Regional Competition Participant
The Ninety-Nines Member

OTHER
EXPERIENCE

OU Housing and Food Services
Student Manager, April 20XX-September 20XX
• Assumed nightly management duties of closing
• Supervised 18 student employees
• Kept communication channels open among staff
• Provided customer service

Resume template available in OptimalResume as: Aviation Full-time 3


Experience

Kelsy separates her aviation
experience from other work
experience, instead of showing
it all chronologically. The
separation shows she has
experience in her specific field,
but has also gained other nonaviation experience.

Note...

Although Kelsy has
been involved in many
activities outside of
aviation, the aviation
activities are most
important, which is why
she included them instead
of unrelated ones.
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