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College Resume Template
Template for an College Student / Graduate Resume

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The following resume template lists the information you need to include on your resume when you're a college student or recent graduate.

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College Resume Template

Contact Information
The first section of your resume should include information on how the employer can contact you.

First Last Name
Street Address (Home or School)
City, State, Zip
Phone (Landline or Cell)
Email Address

Education
In the education section of your resume, list the college you attend or graduated from, the degrees you attained, and awards and honors you have earned.

College, Degree
Awards, Honors

Experience
This section of your resume includes your work history. List the companies you worked for, dates of employment, the positions you held and a bulleted list of responsibilities and achievements. If you have completed internships, it's fine to include them in the experience section of your resume. You can also list summer jobs.

Company #1
City, State
Dates Worked

Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements

Company #2
City, State
Dates Worked

Job Title
Responsibilities / Achievements
Responsibilities / Achievements

Activities
Include athletics, clubs, organizations, and other college activities.

Skills
Include skills related to the position / career field that you are applying for i.e. computer skills, language skills.

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