Resume Guidelines

• Resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted
• Resumes must be submitted with registration
• Resumes submitted prior to 5 September will be available in digital format to company sponsors
• No editing or reformatting of resumes once submitted
• Use a font that is standard on both Mac and PC and no smaller than 10-pt
• 8.5 x 11 inch page size (not limited to one page). 1.50 inch left margin (to accommodate binding), all other margins 1 inch
• Do not include a cover letter with your resume
• Proof-read your resume!
• Please use the following naming convention on your resume:
  Lastname_Firstname_Specialty (i.e., Yilmaz_Oz_Geophysics; Bouma_Arnold_Geology)

Note: Upload must be a PDF.

Tips for a Good Resume

• Include only information that is relevant to attaining a job, such as relevant course work, research, or geoscience employment
• Place education and relevant experience near the top of your resume
• Highlight skills and abilities that benefit the company
• Be concise; use "action" verbs to quickly describe your past experiences
• No personal pronouns
• Avoid general or flowery objective statements
• Proof-read your resume; mis-spelled words or typos do not give a good impression
• Take advantage of the many resources available online and through your school to create a professional resume

Resume Review
On Tuesday, 18 September, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. recruiters from Agile 1 will be available to evaluate and make suggestions for improvement of your resume. Sign up appointment times will be at the Agile 1 Booth during the Expo.