Freshman Resume

Emma Dacuyan
Campus Address:
My Dorm Room
Tercero Hall
Davis, CA 95616
Email: ejdxxxxxan@ucdavis.edu

Permanent Address:
12345 Elm Street
Any Town, CA 94567
(555)321-456x

OBJECTIVE Work study job that will combine my interpersonal and writing skills
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
Bachelor Degree, Major not yet declared, Expected June 2017

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Coursework related to position:

Beginning Composition, Children in the Garden (Enrolled Spring 2013)
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Word, use of Internet search engines, Outlook and email in both
PC and Mac environments
Language: Fluent in spoken Tagalog (minimal written ability)
Character Traits: Punctual, attentive to detail, organized, cooperative, patient
EXPERIENCE
Receptionist, T & T Electronics, Any Town, CA 6/12-8/12
Created a welcoming atmosphere for mid-sized manufacturing firm. Used proactive
communication to effectively manage Outlook calendars for four busy sales people. Kept
office clean and organized. Ensured packages were mailed in a timely manner using the
most cost effective carrier for the transaction.
Child Care Provider, Self Employed, Any Town, CA 6/12-Present
Provide safe, reliable care for children (infant to12 years) in their homes. Effectively adapt
communication style and planned activities to meet the developmental needs of children
and create a positive experience. Partnered with parents to ensure consistency and clear
boundaries with children. Rapport building and reliability resulted in extensive referrals.
ACTIVITIES
Member, UC Davis Intramural Volleyball, 9/13-Present
Member, Any Town High School Marching Band, 8/10-11/13

You can use just one addressusually just the address closest to where you are seeking a job. See page 19 or page 24 for samples.
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Chronological Format for Internship Position

Jamar Jackson
jjackson@ucdavis.edu
123 Clover Lane, Any City, California 9XXXX. (555) 421-XXXX
OBJECTIVE
A laboratory research internship with ABC Company.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, June 20XX
University of California, Davis
Related Course Work: General Chemistry (Lab), Microbiology (Lab)
Organic Chemistry (Lab), Zoology (Lab), Biology
SKILLS
Familiar with buffer preparation, microscopy, pH meter, and analytical balances.
Excellent ability to accurately keep laboratory records.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access in PC and Mac platforms.

EXPERIENCE
Shift Leader, In-N-Out Burger, Davis, CA
10/XX-present
Provided outstanding customer service and handled customer complaints.
Acted as cashier; entrusted by supervisor to record and deliver bank deposits.
Trained and supervised ten staff members. Provided input for new hire
performance reviews and identified areas for additional training.
Maintained accurate inventory count of all products.
No need to mention
whether a position is paid
Ensured proper food sanitation procedures were followed
or voluntary.
by strictly adhering to all food handling safety protocols.
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Yolo County SPCA, Davis, CA, 4/XX-6/XX
Activities Coordinator, Black Student Union, UC Davis, 9/XX-present
Member, Biological Sciences Club, UC Davis, 9/XX-present

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SPECIAL PROJECT
Iodine Shortage Project, UC Davis, Davis, CA 1/XX-present
Worked with a group of seven students raising over $10,000 to help the current iodine shortage
in Indonesia. Raised funds for research, iodine distribution and literature. Researched the effects
of iodine deficiency and developed promotional materials including posters and flyers for in-class
presentations. Raised funds through classes, friends and on-campus activities, including numerous
presentations to sororities and fraternities.

Laboratory Research Assistant

Job Landis

123 Maple Avenue Davis, CA 95000 530-555-5555 xxxx@ucdavis.edu

OBJECTIVE
A position as a Laboratory Research Assistant
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis
Anticipated Graduation date June 20XX
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Molecular and Cellular Biology (Lab) Pathology
Neurobiology
Microbiology

Organic Chemistry (Lab)

Chemistry (Lab)

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LABORATORY SKILLS
SDS-PAGE PCR/cloning
ELISA
Gas chromatography UV/VIS Spectrophotometry
Computer data analysis
Microscopy
DNA extraction/quantification Amino acid analysis
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Familiar with fundamental lab procedures including pipetting, buffer preparation and SDS-PAGE
Intelligent, analytical and highly motivated; ability to multitask, attentive to details
Excellent communication skills; dedicated to professionalism and high-quality work
PC skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Fully fluent both orally and written in English and Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Clinical Pathology Intern, Department of Clinical Pathology, UC Davis 5/XX-9/XX
Developed a buffer system for liquid chromatographic isolation of pesticide metabolites in urine
Accurately performed gas chromatography on purified samples
Recognized by supervisor for outstanding contributions to successful research project completion
Team Lead, Best Burgers, Davis, CA
6/XX-9/XX, 6/XX-9/XX
Placed orders and performed cashiering duties in high-volume fast food establishment
Suggested new method of packaging orders which reduced customer wait time by approximately
50%
Promoted to Team Lead after 60 days
ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP
President, Biological Sciences Club, UC Davis, 9/XX-present
Swimming, Intramural basketball
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 9//XX-6/XX
Participant, Habitat for Humanity, Summer 2012

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Chronological Format for Career Position

A chronological resume presents your education and work experience in a straightforward, reverse chronological order format,
listing your current or most recent job first. If the majority of your work experience is related to your stated job objective, the
chronological format is generally preferred.

ANH NGUYEN
San Francisco, CA 94121 530-555-1212anguyen@ucdavis.edu
OBJECTIVE
A career position in sales and marketing at Dream Job International Co.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a minor in Communication
University of California, Davis, June 20XX
Carlos University, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain, Summer 20XX
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac
environments.
Language: Fluent in Vietnamese, Conversational Spanish (spoken).
Communication: Able to write clearly and convincingly and give public presentations to large
groups.

Salesperson, Consumer Distributing Company, Woodland, CA (9/XX4/XX)

Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog chain store. Processed over $10,000 per
week in cash, checks and credit cards, performed inventory control, and completed clerical tasks.
Received quarterly awards for sales performance.
LEADERSHIP
Fundraising Chairperson, Member, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity (dates)
Member, Vietnamese Student Association (dates)

View Anh Nguyens online resume on page 27 and functional resume on page 22.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA (6/XXPresent)
Market personal computer hardware and software. Develop and implement marketing and
advertising strategies. Design and develop educational and entertainment software for Apple
computer system. Participate in numerous computer trade shows hosting more than 3,000 visitors
and more than 150 vendors.

Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA (5/XX9/XX)

Performed sales work for auto parts store with annual sales exceeding $35 million. Worked
effectively with customers and employees. Maintained a large store inventory using a
computerized inventory system. Supervised and trained a sales force of 34 representatives.
Implemented parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow. Developed effective
in-store and window displays.

Functional Format for Career Position

A functional resume concentrates on skills you have demonstrated that relate to your stated objective rather than on the jobs you
have held. This format is particularly effective if your past work experience is not directly related to your job objective, if you are
changing careers or if you are seeking a promotion. Choose broad skill categories appropriate to the desired job and detail how you
have demonstrated those same skills in past positions/jobs.

This type of
objective is
excellent for
career fairs.

OBJECTIVE

ANH NGUYEN

XXX Green Street

San Francisco, CA 12345
(415) 48X-XXXX
anguyen@ucdavis.edu
linkedin.com/in/anhnguyen

A career position in sales and marketing

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics with a minor in Communications

University of California, Davis, June 20XX

Carlos University, Education Abroad Program, Madrid, Spain, Summer 20XX

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SUMMARYOFQUALIFICATIONS
Three years increased responsibility in sales
Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of the computer software industry
Received awards for sales performance
Proficient in Word, Excel, email and Internet Explorer in PC and Mac environments
Fluent in Vietnamese, Conversational Spanish (spoken)
Marketing/Sales
Marketed personal computer hardware and software
Developed and implemented marketing and advertising strategies
Performed sales work for auto parts chain store with annual sales exceeding $35 million
Recognized for impressive sales record and received quarterly awards for outstanding performance
Performed general merchandise sales for large catalog sales store
Participated in numerous computer trade shows
Organization/Planning
Designed and developed educational and entertainment software for Apple computer system
Implemented parts department reorganization for enhanced work flow
Developed effective in-store and window displays
Communication Skills
Communicated effectively with customers and employees
Revised policy manuals and developed curricula for training sessions
Supervised and trained sales team of 34
Gave presentations to groups of 150 or more people
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marketing/Sales Intern, Progressive Microproducts, Sacramento, CA, 6/XXPresent
Management Trainee/Salesperson, Grand Auto, Inc., Davis, CA, 5/XX9/XX
Salesperson, Consumers Distributing Company, Woodland, CA, 9/XX4/XX
ACTIVITIES
Fundraising Chairperson, Member, Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity, 9/XXPresent
Member, Vietnamese Student Association, 9/XX6/XX

View Anh Nguyens online resume on page 27 and chronological resume on page 21.
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Chronological Format for Entry-Level Career Position

The resume below uses a chronological format. Your resume should represent you. Be sure to have your resume draft critiqued by an
ICC staff member.
1

A specific objective is
highly recommended.
However, a more
general objective or
none at all can be
used at career fairs.

2 This is a sub-category

of EDUCATION.
The title should be
bold, lower case, and
indented.

3 If you have performed

the protocol several

times you may
list your ability to
perform procedures
used in a lab as
adept at, proficient
in or other accurate
terms.

OBJECTIVE

Environmental Planner position with XYZ Consulting

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning

Bachelor of Arts, Communication
University of California Davis, June 20XX

2

Related Course Work:
Environmental Impact Reporting using GIS, Urban and Regional
Planning, Environmental Law, Water Policy and Politics, Urban
Geography

SKILLS

Familiar with CEQA, NEPA and CWA

Working knowledge of environmental impact assessments
3
Proficient in applications of Microsoft Office Suite, ERSI and ArcGIS
Excellent writing and editing skills

EXPERIENCE Planning Intern, Sacramento County Planning and Community

Development Department, Sacramento, CA 10/XX - 3/XX
Created database of employment and housing for Sacramento County.
Conducted jobs/housing balance study as directed by the General Plan.

National Network of Environmental Management Studies Fellow,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Philadelphia, PA 6/XX - 9/XX
Reviewed and provided comments on Environmental Impact
statements. Formulated plan to coordinate Geographic Information
System data among different federal agencies. Participated in
significant public outreach efforts.

Environmental Education Intern, Student Landowner Education and
Watershed Stewardship Program (SLEWS), Davis, CA 1/XX - 4/XX
Planned and led high school students in agricultural and stream
corridor restoration projects. Researched and taught students about
native species interaction and local ecosystem sensitivity. Designed,
constructed and maintained composting piles for on-site teaching
purposes.
ACTIVITIES

Student Member, Association of Environmental Professionals, 20XX - present

Student Member, American Planning Association, 20XX - present
Volunteer, Focus the Nation, UC Davis, January 20XX
Volunteer, Whole Earth Festival, May 20XX

View Audrey Kims cover letter on page 38 and her list of references on page 41.
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Double majors
indicate: Double
Major in ___
and ___ or state
Bachelor of Arts
in ___, Bachelor
of Science in
___.

AUDREY KIM
1122 Aggie Avenue Apt, # 33 Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-XXXX (415) 48X-XXXX
akim@ucdavis.edu

Combination Format for Research Position

The combination chronological/functional resume uses elements of both styles. The qualifications (areas of effectiveness) of the
functional resume remain within specific job/experience descriptions. The jobs/experiences are then grouped and categorized to
show the strengths in two to four categories. This resume format is effective if at least some of your experience is related to the job
objective, and also when the job objective has more than one component and you have experience in these different components
(e.g., technical and management; sales and organizational).

MARIA GARCIA

Fairfield, CA 95555 mgarcia@ucdavis.edu

530-752-1212linkedin.com/in/MarciaGarcia24
OBJECTIVE
Research position in biochemistry laboratory.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
University of California, Davis
Degree expected December, 20XX

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SKILLS
Protocol design for proteolytic digests
Gas chromatography
HPLC
Ability to keep accurate laboratory records

SDS-PAGE
UV/VIS Spectrophotometry
Computer data analysis
Laboratory animal handling

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Protein Biochemistry Intern, Genentech, Inc., San Francisco, CA. (June to September 20XX)
Investigated structure-function relationships of interferon. Experiments included the use of limited
proteolitic digests, SDS-PAGE, and HPLC.
Clinical Pathology Intern, Department of Clinical Pathology, University of California, Davis.
(March to June 20XX)
Developed buffer system for liquid chromatographic isolation of pesticide metabolites in urine.
Performed gas chromatography on purified samples.
LABORATORY ANIMAL HANDLING EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Helper, Animal Science Department, University of California, Davis. (May to July 20XX)
Maintained murine colony used for transgenic experiments.
POSITION HELD TO FINANCE EDUCATION
Salesperson, Macys, Sacramento, CA. (May to September 20XX)
Provided customer service, engaged in sales transactions, public relations, inventory control and
balanced cash register receipts.
ACTIVITIES
President, Member, Biochemistry Club
Member, Chicanos/Latinos in Health Education
Swimming, intramural basketball

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International Experience
The skills you gain from going abroad or working internationally can give you a competitive edge. Below is an exmple of how to
highlight your international experience and skills gained.

MOHAMED SINGH
(530) 555-5555
Mohamed.Singh@ucdavis.edu

OBJECTIVE: Foreign Service Officer position with U.S. Department of State.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and French double major, Degrees expected June 20XX

University of California, Davis GPA: 3.23/4.00

You can
use the
skills
section
to also
describe
traits.

Study Abroad, University of Lyon II and lInstitut dEtudes PolitquesLyon, France, 9/20XX 6/20XX

SKILLS
Computer: Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PageMaker, email and Internet applications,
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Familiar with PCs and MACs, Experience with LoanQuest loan
processing software and OMS web-based billing database.
Languages: Professional fluency in written and oral French, Conversant in Farsi (limited written
ability), Elementary knowledge of written and oral Spanish.
Character Traits: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong writing aptitude, confident, work
well in teams, culturally aware, sociable, leadership competent, teachable, and honest.

Billing Manager, CAL Internet Services, Inc., San Jos, CA (6/20XX 7/20XX)
Used interpersonal communication skills to effectively network at business fairs resulting in
increased contacts and sales. Managed billing using OMS web-based billing database. Patiently
provided tech support to non-technical clients ensuring customer satisfaction and increased sales.
Participated in sales and marketing. Drafted official company correspondences in Word.
Caller, UC Davis Annual Fund, Davis, CA (7/20XX 9/20XX)
Contacted UC Davis alumni and parents via telephone to promote continued relationships with
university. Fostered positive image of UCD by implementing professional and sincere dialogue.
Encouraged and solicited financial support. Conducted campaign for donations between
$100-$1,000.
Cashier, ASUCD Coffee House, Davis, CA (9/20XX 7/20XX)
Worked for on-campus food service venue that serves more than 4,000 meals per day; provided
customer service during busiest shifts. Effectively communicated with coworkers to ensure smooth
operations and welcoming atmosphere.
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Captain, Mens Novice Curling Team, UC Davis (10/20XX 6/20XX)

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Intern, State Senate Office of International Relations, Sacramento, CA (9/20XX 1/20XX)
Attended official meetings weekly between foreign dignitaries and Senators or Senate staff.
Communicated with Senate staff and Capitol staff to arrange meetings for incoming international
delegates. Performed open source research on foreign countries and summarize pertinent
information for outgoing delegations. Wrote correspondence (letters, emails, faxes) on behalf
of Senators and the Office of International Relations to Consulates, US embassies, and foreign
governments. Compiled variety of reports and data into Excel and Word applications for
publication in Senate Office of International Relations Annual Report.

Technical
We use this term to describe a resume that is used to apply for positions in information technology, engineering or consulting.
Though the format is similar to other examples in the book we include it to demonstrate ways in which technical skills can
be presented.

Victoria Buleon

vbuleon@gmail.com
2350 Main Street
Davis, CA 95676
Mobile: (530) 759-1957
OBJECTIVE:
A full-time software engineering position
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Engineering Expected Graduation June 20XX
University of California, Davis
GPA: 3.2/4.0
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Software: BASIC, C, C++, C#, Java, Python, HTML, Perl, Visual Basic, SQL, MATLAB, Microsoft
Office, Adobe Photoshop

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Operating Systems: DOS, Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux

EXPERIENCE:
Software Development Intern, Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, CA, June 20XX-September 20XX
Designed a customized central webpage of web tools using Active Server Pages and Digital
Dashboard
Evaluated a virtual collaboration tool used by an engineering division
Built a prototype in Visual Basic of the next-generation instant messaging software
IT Intern, Caltrans, June 20XX-September 20XX
Tested a web-based application used by the unit
Redesigned departmental Word template pages utilized
Provided phone and email support for a web-based computer training program
Created web pages using Active Server Pages for automating the registration
PROJECT:
Microsoft Hackathon, UC Davis, September 20XX-Present
Created a game application on the Windows Phone platform using C#
Learned and built a prototype using Visual Studio and XNA Framework
Worked in a team of two to design and conceptualize ideas and gameplay
Rendered and illustrated character sprites and graphics using Adobe Photoshop
ASSOCIATIONS:
Filipino Americans in Science and Engineering
President (20XX-20XX), Website Programmer (20XX-Present), Secretary (20XX-20XX)
Computer Science Club, December 20XX-Present
Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honors Society, July 20XX-Present

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