Resume Guidelines - Resumes submitted prior to 5 September will be available in digital format to company sponsors
- Use a font that is standard on both Mac and PC and no smaller than 10-pt
- 8.5 x 11 inch page size
- 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) - PDF format is recommended
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, 17 September, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. professionals will be available to evaluate and make suggestions that can help you improve your resume. Sign up appointment times will be at the Resume Review booth during the Expo. |