Resume and Cover Letter Guide

Careers

Resume Worksheets: Page Four

Part III: Work Experiences

Include jobs, internships, summer jobs, college/work study, part-time work, volunteer experiences, freelance work, field experiences, work in family businesses, etc.

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Think about why you were hired for the position. What did you like/dislike about it? What part did you do best/least well? Which of your personality traits helped make the experience most positive? What did you learn that can be applied elsewhere? What specialized skill/talent did you learn/use? If you had a positive impact on an organization or were recognized for your performance, note it in your description.

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Position:

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See the Skills List later in the Guide for help with your explanations. Try to be as descriptive as possible. Always ask, “What impact did I have?” or “What were the outcomes of my efforts?”
Be straightforward, honest and natural. There is no need to embellish. Try to avoid the use of abbreviations, except for states.

Position:

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