Sample Resume

REPORTER In this sample reporter resume, experience studying and traveling abroad strengthens candidate's educational background and writing distinctions enhance candidate's credentials. Carl Furman 123, Ellis Street Boston, MA, 01234 (123) 456 789 OBJECTIVE: To contribute researching and writing skills to a position as Reporter or Editorial Assistant. WRITING DISTINCTIONS: • Superior Scholar Award for "Jack-o-Lantern Dreams," a creative-writing Senior Project, comprised of seven poenis and four prose pieces about growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family. Spring, 1994 • Amazon Expedition Article, accepted by Charleston Record "Travel" section. Fall, 1993 • Researched and wrote historical articles for "The Insider's Guide to Greenville." • Published short stories in "Gnashings," the Furman student literary magazine. Spring, 1994 EDUCATION: FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, SC Bachelor of Arts, May 1994 Major: English Pall 1992 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Sydney, Australia Concentration: Language and History, Fall 1992 WORK EXPERIENCE: Summer 1993 EYE ON GREENVILLE, Greenville, SC Reporter/Editor • Researched and wrote articles; assisted in determining editorial content. Fall 1991, Spring 1993 English Peer Tutor • Provided one-on-one interaction in basic writing with a Freshman student; emphasized grammar and writing skills. Summer 1992 POINT MAGAZINE, Charleston, SC Intern • Assisted writers in research; prepared media kits for potential advertisers. Spring 1991 REACH, Furman journal of student scholarship Member, Editorial Committee • Evaluated and selected articles. COMPUTERS: Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Word, Pagemaker, IBM Compatible