Senior Resume Workshop

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Fall 2025

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What is a resume?

• concise document summarizing your skills, experiences, and achievements
• Essential for college applications, scholarships, internships, and job applications
• Typically 1 page long for high school students
• Goal: To secure interviews, admissions, or job opportunities

Format

• Margins: 0.5 – 1.0 inches, even on the top, bottom, and sides
• Font size and style: 10–12-point font; simple, readable fonts (i.e., Arial, Georgia, Times New Roman)
• Balance: Be consistent with information and provide a balance between text and white space on the page
• Length: High School level – 1page, Undergraduate level - 1 page unless significant work experience
• Use bold, italics, and underline to bring attention to important sections

What can go on a resume?

• Work
• Organizations
• Leadership positions
• Languages you speak
• Computer skills
• Certifications or licensures
• Volunteer experiences

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• Internships/Co-Op
• Research experience
• Presentations
• Special class projects
• Awards
• Anything else significant

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Header and Contact Information

• Full name (larger font)
• Phone number
• Professional email address
• City and state (full address not necessary)
• Optional: LinkedIn profile or personal website

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Education Section

• Name of your high school
• Expected graduation date
• GPA (for academic resumes)
• Relevant coursework
• Academic achievements

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Work and Volunteer Experience

• List in reverse chronological order
• Include position title, organization name, dates, and location
• Use bullet points to describe responsibilities and achievements
• Start each bullet point with strong action verbs

Additional Sections

• Extracurriculars, Skills, Awards, Certifications, Professional Affiliations, etc.

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• Typically more brief and found towards the bottom of the resume

Tailoring Your Resume

For College Applications:

• Emphasize academic achievements and challenging coursework
• Highlight leadership roles in extracurricular activities
• Work experiences show you as a well rounded student

For Workforce Entry:

• Focus on practical skills and work experience
• Emphasize transferable skills (e.g., communication, teamwork)
• Include relevant certifications or technical skills

Resume Do's

• Keep it concise and relevant
• Use a clean, professional font (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman)
• Maintain consistent formatting throughout
• Proofread carefully for errors
• Tailor your resume for each application
• Use action verbs to describe your experiences
• Quantify achievements when possible

Resume Don'ts

• Don't use unprofessional email addresses
• Avoid using flashy fonts or colors
• Don't include a photograph
• Never lie or exaggerate your experiences
• Don't use personal pronouns (I, me, my)
• Avoid including irrelevant information
• Don't forget to update your resume regularly

Next Steps

1. Add your information to SchooLinks and then export your resume (or open a blank google doc and start entering information in a way you like)
2. Make tweaks to correct errors and make sure it is something you’re happy with!
3. Save as a PDF and name the file something appropriate

Resources

• SchooLinks Resume Builder

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• Resume Writing Packet - from Clemson’s Career Center

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do my references belong on my resume?
• No! That takes up valuable space and will be asked about later if they want them.
• How long should my resume be?
• 1 page at this point in time
• Now that my resume is done, how do I request a teacher recommendation?
• Asked them in person first and then follow the instructions through this QR Code to add them as a recommender in SchooLinks
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Questions?