Resume Development Worksheet

Starting a resume? Here is a great place to begin! Use the following questions to help develop the structure and content of your resume.

What kind of position do you seek?

• Internship
• Full Time
• Part Time
• Other

What is your career target?

Are you developing this resume for a specific job posting? If so, what job?

• Desired job title:
• Industry (for profit/non-profit/government/educational):
• Preferred Location:
• Willing to Relocate? Yes / No

Your Skill Sets

• What are your strongest 3 capabilities and why? Please be specific.
  1. _______________________
  2. _______________________
  3. _______________________

Specialized Training and Certification

• Do you hold any certifications or specialized training? Foreign Language skills?
  1. ______________________
  2. ______________________
  3. ______________________

For on-campus and off-campus experiences, please include title of experience, your role, your accomplishments, skills you developed, etc.

On-Campus Experiences

• Major/Minor:
• Campus Organization / Athletics:
• Honors:
• Class Projects:
• Work Study:
• Study Abroad:
• Leadership Positions:
• Work Experience (paid or unpaid):
• Internships/Practicum/Clinical Experiences:
• Activities:
• Community Involvement/Volunteer Work:
• Leadership Experiences:

What are you known for?

• What makes you unique? (Personality Traits, Background, etc.)

Additional Information

• What makes you valuable to an employer?

What have you done that has helped you develop any of the following skills:

• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Analytical
• Technical