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.

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