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UNC Asheville Career Center Education Resume Guidelines 259 Highsmith University Union 828-251-6515 www.unca.edu/career. Produced by: Kent Thompson, Video Production Director Directed by: Eileen Buecher, Career Center Director Presented by:

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  1. UNC Asheville Career Center Education Resume Guidelines259 Highsmith University Union828-251-6515www.unca.edu/career Produced by: Kent Thompson, Video Production Director Directed by: Eileen Buecher, Career Center Director Presented by: Holly Waltemyer, Career Center Assistant Director

  2. Example Headings Be creative in how you market yourself! Highlights of Qualifications Relevant Skills Career Objective Professional Affiliations Profile Related Experience Education Relevant Coursework Internships/Practicum Community Service Licenses/Certifications Research Experience Leadership Involvement Athletics Campus Activities Honors/Awards Foreign Languages Military Training International Experience Presentations

  3. Sample Objective To secure a middle grades teaching position that utilizes my passion for integrative learning as well as my organizational, technical and interpersonal skills. To obtain a high school English teaching position while also using my interest in coaching baseball or softball. Seeking an elementary school teaching role, open to incorporating my strengths in music and choir to best benefit the students.

  4. Sample Education Section Education University of North Carolina Asheville, May 2008 Bachelor of Arts in Literature with Licensure in Secondary School Education, grades 9-12 • Cumulative GPA: 3.6 • Dean’s List for eight semesters Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, August 2004-May 2006 • Completed 60 credit hours towards general education

  5. Formatting Tips • Avoid using a template • High quality paper in a neutral color (white or ivory) • Font size ranges from 10-12 point, basic black font such as Times New Roman or Arial • Margins approximately half to one inch on all sides • Each position description contains the same information in the same order. For example….position title, employer, city and state, dates. • Reverse Chronological Order

  6. Formatting Tips • Description phrases begin with action verbs • Eliminate phrases such as “responsibilities included” or “duties included” • Text consists of concise phrases rather than sentences; Avoid using the word “I” • Avoid using graphics or colors • Check your resume for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors • Have someone else check for errors as well • Come to the Career Center for a resume review

  7. References • Include name, title, position, and relationship to you; school district or organization, address, phone numbers and email addresses. • Remember to ask permission of your recommenders before listing their names.

  8. UNC Asheville Career Center Education Resume Guidelines259 Highsmith University Union828-251-6515www.unca.edu/career Produced by: Kent Thompson, Video Production Director Directed by: Eileen Buecher, Career Center Director Presented by: Holly Waltemyer, Career Center Assistant Director

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