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Your Name Mailing Address

Phone Number~E-Mail Address~LinkedIn Profile URL~Online Portfolio URL OBJECTIVE

To seek a post as a professional agriculturist in a renowned farm or agricultural company where my expertise and skills can be used for the increase of production and enhance my personal experience further.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Minor in Public Service Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.41 • Study Abroad: Honduras – Agricultural Applications in a Developing Country (Summer 20xx)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Resident Assistant 20xx - Present Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX • Serve as primary contact for over 30 women in residence hall (maintenance issues, roommate

conflict, coordination of move-in/move-out procedures) • Develop and implement social and community events

Risk Management Contract Specialist Intern Summer 20xx Cargill Omaha, NE

• Assisted with training presentations and modules for CRM marketing solutions for sales team • Worked with Farm Service Group and CRM management to ensure sustainability and growth of

sales and risk management marketing strategies

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

Block and Bridle – ACU Chapter 20xx - Present • Attended national conference hosted by University of Kentucky, Louisvillle

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • International Travel: Honduras, Uruguay • Foreign Language: Spanish (conversational)

Jane Sample LinkedIn Profile URL | Online Portfolio URL

1234 Campus Court, Abilene, TX 79601 | 325-123-1234 | [email protected] | student.acu.edu/[email protected]

Education

Experience

Honors and

Awards

Skills

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX May, 20xx Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Overall GPA: 3.89 ACU CREATIVE SERVICES | ABILENE, TX June, 20xx - Present Production Assistant Assist in the production of numerous print documents used throughout the university’s campus. Tasks include working directly with clients, creating and editing. DESIGN AGENCY | DALLAS, TX June, 20xx – August, 20xx Graphic Design Intern Created logo designs and promotional materials, such as posters, signage, 5t-shirts and print ads for various clients. ART Brownwood Stars of Texas Art Show Award Winner | 20xx, Exhibited | 20xx Annual ACU Student Competition Exhibited | 20xx ACADEMIC Dean’s Honor Roll | 20xx-20xx Alpha Chi, National Honor Society Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Dreamweaver Flash Microsoft Office Suite Quark Express

Profile

Creative, conceptual, team player able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in photo editing, web and graphic deign. Seeking a position that demands high-quality design to further business goals and professional image.

Joe Sample Mailing Address

Phone Number~E-Mail Address~LinkedIn Profile URL~Online Portfolio URL PROFILE

Accounting and Finance graduate with proven analytical, leadership, and multitasking skills, and financial literacy, seeking career in financial analysis or banking.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.41


Auditor Internship 20xx - Present Ernst & Young Dallas, TX • Participated in annual audit of ExxonMobile, including developent of final certification report. • Developed 6 Excel spreadsheet macros for reducing and cross – referencing errors.

Performance Manager 20xx – Present STAR (Student Trading and Research) Abilene, TX • Compiled and presented weekly reports on performance for student managed investment fund

consisting of $110,000 in financial needs. • Managed fund that beat the Standard & Poor’s Index in 2002

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage; Quickbooks Pro HONORS & ACTIVITIES • Dean’s Honor Roll (seven semesters) • Member of Accounting and Finance Society • Member of Gamma Sigma Phi Men’s Fraternity • Fraternity Event Coordinator • Participant in Study Abroad in Oxford, England

Name Mailing Address

Phone Number~E-Mail Address~LinkedIn Profile URL~Online Portfolio URL

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary, Early Childhood – 6th Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.41 Study Abroad: Oxford, England – Spring 20xx

EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching – Taylor Elementary (K & 3rd) Spring 20xx AISD Abilene, TX

• Established a rapport with students • Planned, developed, and implemented lessons to meet established criteria • Adapted teaching techniques to meet individual learning styles • Evaluated and documented students’ progress • Resolved problems effectively • Interacted with parents, faculty, and administration to further learning goals • Established highly effective reading center, based on reading instruction research to promote independent

reading • Designed and created several PowerPoint presentations, iMovies, and interactive Promethian flip-charts to

support and reinforce lessons • Gained experience in TAKS benchmarking and administration

Internship – Woodson Head Start/Early Childhood Fall 20xx AISD Abilene, TX

• August Experience – participated in teacher in-service the week prior to school starting, assisted with classroom and curriculum preparation, and observed the first two days of school

• Designed and created literacy bags to encourage parents to read to their children, extend learning activities in the home, and strengthen parent/school relationships

• Planned, stocked, and implemented learning center in preschool classroom, offering hands-on activities to promote sensory perception and targeting multiple intelligence levels and learning styles, and cooperative learning techniques

Performance Manager 20xx – Present STAR (Student Trading and Research) Abilene, TX

• Compiled and presented weekly reports on performance for student managed investment fund consisting of $110,000 in financial needs.

• Managed fund that beat the Standard & Poor’s Index in 2002 HONORS & ACTIVITIES • Dean’s Honor Roll (seven semesters) • Kappa Delta Pi – Honor Society • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteer • ACU Leadership Camps, Counselor for elementary girls • KojoKai Women’s Social Club, Intramural Director

Your Name Mailing Address


OBJECTIVE Acceptance to an MFA program in creative writing. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor: Psychology Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.7 RELEVANT COURSES American Literature Guided Study: American Literature Topics in American Literature American Novel Major British Writers British Literature Fiction Writing Workshop Creative Non-Fiction Workshop PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Writing Tutor August 20xx - Present ACU Writing Center Abilene, TX • Assist students with the writing process through idea/topic brainstorming sessions,

creating/developing outlines, assisting with writing clear and organized theses.

Staffer Fall 20xx The Shinnery Review, ACU English Department Abilene, TX • Developed editing and desktop publishing skills in production of literary magazine • Proposed marketing plan to increase writer submissions from student population

SKILLS • Clear and concise writing, strong editing ability, attention to detail. • Familiar with commonly used formatting styles – AP, MLA, APA. • Proficient in Macintosh, MS Office. • Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills.

ACTIVITIES • Sigma Tau Delta, ACU student chapter for International English Honor Society • Member of Accounting and Finance Society • Member of Gamma Sigma Phi Men’s Fraternity • Fraternity Event Coordinator



Soil conservationist with an environmental services firm

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science: Wildlife and Natural Resource Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.55


Internship Summer 20xx USDA-NRCS Meridian, TX • Assisted with baseline assessment of invasive species on selected ranches in Bosque County. • Assisted Rangeland Management Specialist with watershed management plans for six clients. • Worked with District Conservationist on special USDA EQIP project

Teaching Assistant Fall 20xx Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX • Assisted professor with development and delivery of laboratory assignments to 35 freshmen and

transfer students. • Graded laboratory assignments

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Spring 20xx Lorem ipsum dolor Orlando, FL • A. Student and B. Faculty. 2010. Choice of foreign legumes for dairy production in a semi arid

region of Honduras. SAAS Proceedings. 45. (refereed abstract)

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

• Justice Scholar – undergraduate research stipend and missions focus • Study Abroad – Honduras: Agricultural Applications in a Developing Country • Alpha Epsilon Sigma (AES Club), 20xx – Present

Joe Sample Mailing Address


To secure a summer electronic media internship to gain experience and knowledge in chosen field of study.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX Anticipated Graduation, May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.2 RELEVANT COURSES Media Issues Creating Media Messages Intro to Visual Media Television Studio Productions Interactive Media Television Field Production Student Media Lab Photography


Account Executive 20xx - Present Morris & Mitchell Agency Dallas, TX • ACU student-run Ad/PR Agency. • Local Abilene clients include the Grace Museum, Red Thread Movement, Eternal Threads, and

Christian Village Retirement Home. • Manage and evaluate team performance utilizing project management skills. • Assist with bid proposal, bid defense, and other client presentations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator; iMovie • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

ACTIVITIES • ACU Ad/PR Club, Fall 20xx – Present



Seeking acceptance to a PhD granting program in Mathematics

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Math Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX Anticipated Graduation, May 20xx Overall GPA: 3.5


Teaching Assistant Fall 20xx - Present ACU Mathematics Department Abilene, TX • Assist professors in non-science majors, lower-level math classes • Grade papers and answer student questions in class • Teach class when professor is not available

Software Engineer Internship Summer 20xx Hawkes Learning Systems Charleston, SC • Gained experience with Classic ASP, ASP.NET, AJAX, MS SQL, and other server technologies • Assisted customers in the role of technical support analyst by phone and email

SKILLS

• C/C++ and Maple programming language proficiency • Advanced MS Office Application skills

HONORS & ACTIVITIES • Mu Sigma member, ACU Mathematics Society, Fall 20xx – present • Mathematical Association of America undergraduate member since 20xx • Dean’s Honor Roll, 6 semesters • ACU Mathematics Department Endowed Scholarship, Fall 20xx • ACU Honors Program, Fall 20xx – present • ACU Trustee Scholar, Fall 20xx – present



OBJECTIVE

To secure a Child and Family Services Case Manager position with a community social service provider

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Art Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX May 20xx RELEVANT COURSES Developmental Psychology Physiological Psychology Mental Health Stress and Its Management Social Psychology Emotionally Disturbed Child

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Spring 20xx – Present Treadaway Kids Abilene, TX

• Provide tutoring for children in reading • Participate in afterschool activities two days per week

Volunteer Fall 20xx – Fall 20xx International Rescue Committee Abilene, TX

• Worked with eight families to help them transition into community and settle into employment opportunities and school

• Provided childcare assistance during parent training sessions

Volunteer Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx Taylor County Child Protective Services Abilene, TX

• Shadowed Case Workers investigating and processing abuse cases • Assisted with report completion and court document preparation

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Desk Manager Fall 20xx – Spring 20xx Abilene Christian University Residence Life Abilene, TX

• Monitored student check-in/check-out; greeted and assisted guests visiting residents • Ensured hall security and maintained cleanliness of lobby visitor area for two residence halls

Hostess Summer 20xx – Winter 20xx (Seasonal) Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill Dallas, TX

Student Employee/Caterer Spring 20xx – Fall 20xx Abilene Christian University Dining Services/ Aramark Catering Abilene, TX

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage and Adobe Photoshop

PREPARING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

Writing The Personal Statement

Most graduate school application processes require a personal statement or statement of purpose. Individual schools determine the format. Some require the applicant to address specific information while others give the applicant freedom to address a chosen topic. Your statement should include the following information:

• Your eligibility and preparedness for graduate study • Your purpose for graduate study • How you plan to use your graduate study • Your research interests • Previous experience and academic work

Tips for Success

• Follow the format determined by the school • Begin with an outline to help with flow • Provide good transitions between paragraphs • Research the university and provide examples of your knowledge of the program • Narrow your focus to one or two ideas or experiences • Visit the ACU Writing Center for proofreading and writing assistance

Common Mistakes

• Spelling and grammatical errors • Telling too much of your life story. (Focus on your interests and goals) • Discussing finances as motivation • Dwelling on negative situations or giving excuses • Using an unprofessional format

Sample Statements at Purdue OWL

CURRICULUM VITAE

What is the difference between a résumé and a CV?

• A résumé is shorter in length, usually one page. A CV is normally three or more pages in length. • A résumé creates a professional identity, while a CV creates a scholarly identity.

Other suggested resources

• The Curriculum Vitae Handbook by Rebecca Anthony and Gerald Roe (Rudi Publishing: Iowa City, 1994) includes sample CV's for various disciplines and tips for how to write CV's in various contexts.

• The Academic Job Search Handbook (3rd Edition), by Mary Morris Heiberger and Julia Miller Vick (who are the authors of the Chronicle's "CV Doctor" column) also provides sample cover letters and CV's

Sample Curriculum Vitae

Name [Street Address]! [City], [State] [Postal Code]

Phone: [Your Phone] ! Fax: [Your Fax] ! E-Mail:

Education

B.A. or B.S., Major Field, Year Received or Expected, University, City, State M.A. or M.S., Field, Year Received or Expected, University, City, State Ph.D., Field, Year Received or Expected, University, City, State

Professional Experience

• Beginning with your college years, list all work you have done that is relevant to the program or position you are applying to. Include research positions with project titles and supervisors, and, optionally, a brief description of the duties you performed. This is also a good place to list any consulting, manuscript reviewing, or editorial experience you have (or, if you have had extensive experience in one of these areas, you can form a separate category for "Research Experience," "Consulting Activities," "Ad Hoc Reviewing," or "Editorial Experience").

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Publications/Presentations

• If you are a young professional, this is the heart of your vita. List references in APA format according to date (including unpublished manuscripts or papers in press). Be careful, though, not to list any papers you are unprepared to make available if requested.

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Research Experience

• Describe your current research in one or two paragraphs. This will often be an overview of your thesis work. If you are working in more than one area, summarize each project in a separate paragraph. Conclude with a brief statement describing your future program of research for

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the next five years or so.


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Teaching Experience

List any courses you have taught, co-taught, or assisted with as a TA. If you received strong teaching evaluations, consider attaching a separate sheet with a statistical summary and 5-10 examples of the most positive praise you have received. Also, faculty job candidates should list 4-6 courses that they are prepared to teach if hired (from the most general courses to advanced courses and specialized seminars). For example, a prospective assistant professor of social psychology might include the following statement:

I am prepared to teach the following courses:

• Introductory Psychology • Social Psychology • Introduction to Statistics • Research Methods in Social Psychology • Seminar on the Psychology of Prejudice and

Discrimination

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Professional Presentations

• List the titles of talks given to professional audiences, the sponsoring organizations, the places, and the dates.

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Affiliations/Memberships

In this section, list all memberships in:

• Psychology associations such as APA and APS (click here for a listing of groups)

• APA divisions (e.g., Society for the Psychological Study of

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Social Issues) • International groups (e.g., International Society of Political

Psychology) • Honors societies (e.g., Psi Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma

Chi, Phi Kappa Phi) • Science groups (e.g., American Association for the

Advancement of Science) • Other professional organizations that link you with an

interest or area of specialization


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Honors and Awards

This is the place to list academic honors, graduation prizes, fellowships, scholarships, writing prizes, and so forth. List each award, the granting institution, and the date awarded (Note: If all your awards are graduation honors, then omit this category and subsume the information under "Education").

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