Resume Makeover

RESUME EDITION

BEFORE

EDUCATION

Jimmy Barnum 15 Tufts Avenue Somerville, MA 02144 Cell: (614) 555-1234 [email protected] Watch out for excessive STYLES

Westerville North High School, Westerville, OH Tufts University Sophomore, Medford, MA May 2011 graduation Major in International Relations Second Major in Child Development

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Activities • Tutor to elementary-aged children at homeless shelter in Medford, January 08-present • Member of Leonard Carmichael Society, Fall 2004-present •

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Courses: Chemistry, Physics, Bio 13, Intro to International Relations EXPERIENCE Don’t include references on

Findlay General Hospital, Volunteer resume unless 123 Main Street, Findlay, OH 43229 specifically asked Contact: Sue Smith, 614-222-1212 • Worked as a translator for Spanish-speaking patients • Trained in patient care techniques; ensured the comfort of patients • Brought patients to and from operating room Smith and Jones, Intern 324 Front Street, Columbus, OH 43081 Contact: Bob Jones, 614-667-8899 • Worked as a Marketing Intern from Dec 07-Jan 08 • Responsible for making publications • Worked with team to prepare materials for clients Cheryl and Co, Cashier 674 Easton Place, Columbus, OH 43201 Contact: Jane Cookie, 614-444-1414 • Responsible for running cash register and serving customers • Cleaned store, other office tasks Use a variety of “action verbs” in your document. Go to the resume section of http://careers.tufts.edu for more verb options

List dates of employment with company name, location, and position title (Do not need to include street address)

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St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, OH I worked here as an office assistant in the summer of 2008. Responsibilities included inputting patient data using Microsoft Word and Excel and working with patients over the phone to ensure their health and satisfaction ACTIVITIES Tufts Read by the River American Cancer Society Relay for Life

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Volunteer Tutoring Dance Marathon

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SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Java, Fluent in Spanish, Certified CPR Professional Rescuer INTERESTS Reading, Music, Sports

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Are your interests interesting? The Interests section is optional and may not be necessary, particularly if it does not mention things that distinguish you from other applicants in a compelling way.

RESUME EDITION

AFTER

Jimmy Barnum 15 Tufts Avenue • Somerville, MA 02144 (614) 555-1234 • [email protected]

EDUCATION Tufts University, Medford, MA Bachelor of Arts Degree, expected May 2011 Majors: International Relations and Child Development GPA: 3.67/4.0, Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2009 Westerville North High School, Westerville, OH Graduated June 2007 National Honor Society Treasurer, Captain of Varsity Baseball team

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RELEVANT COURSEWORK Community Health, Health, Ethics and Policy, Healthcare in America, Fundamental Epidemiology EXPERIENCE Findlay General Hospital, Findlay, OH Volunteer, May - August 2009 • Translated medical records, treatment plans and questions for Spanish speaking patients • Trained other volunteers in patient care techniques Bullets in Experience section have • Transported patients to and from the operating room been revised to include better • Helped to ensure the overall comfort and happiness of patients action verbs and more detail about skills/accomplishments St. Ann’s Hospital, Westerville, OH Office Assistant, May - August 2008 • Entered patient data into hospital database with accuracy and efficiency • Interacted with patients via phone to ensure health and satisfaction Smith and Jones, Columbus, OH Marketing Intern, December 2007 - January 2008 • Created numerous publications, including newsletters, brochures, and a comprehensive PowerPoint which was presented to company executives • Collaborated with a team of 12 to conduct research and prepare industry reports for client meetings Cheryl and Co., Columbus, OH Cashier, May - August 2007 • Operated cash register and tallied earnings at end of day; cleaned store • Maintained current knowledge of store offerings and policies in order to best answer customers’ inquiries • Filed, faxed and mailed office correspondence ACTIVITIES Dance Marathon, April 2009 Tufts Read by the River, Volunteer, March 2009 Medford Homeless Shelter, Math Tutor, January 2008 - present American Cancer Society Relay for Life, January 2008 Leonard Carmichael Society (largest community service organization on campus) Member, Sept. 2007 - present SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Java Language: Fluent in Spanish Certified CPR Professional Rescuer

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