CONTENTS
Resume Ba sics
What is a Resume?
Sellinger School of Business
Resume Guide
When to use a Resume
Tips and Guidelines
Step -by- step R esume Writing
Gui de
[email protected]
(410) 617-2232
www.loyola.edu/thecareercenter
Parts of a Resume
Action Verb List
Sample Docu m ents
Resumes
Reference Sheet
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RESUME BASICS
What is a Resume?
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Marketing tool that actively sells your
qualifications to a potential employer
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Summary of your educational background,
experiences, accomplishments, and skills
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Tailored to fit the career field in which you are
searching
When to use a Resume
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Applying for internships/jobs for the purpose of obtaining an interview
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Applying to graduate/professional schools
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Providing a summary of qualifications to your references and contacts
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Networking with potential employers
Basic Tips and Guidelines
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Typically one page long (consult with Career
Advisor regarding longer resumes)
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Use a laser printer (one is available for use in
The Career Center)
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Use good quality white or off-white resume
paper, 8 ½” x 11’’
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Highlight major points in bold, italics, underlines
or by capitalizing 
Expand upon experiences related to your goals
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List education and work experiences in reverse
chronological order (current/most recent
presented first)
Use 11-12 point font with margins no smaller
than .5” all around
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Be specific when describing duties - use action
verbs and consider quantifying achievements
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Easy to read and concise with a consistent
format
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Focus on accomplishments and results rather
than routine job descriptions.
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Proofread for spelling and grammatical errors;
Do not rely solely on spell check
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Customize and tailor different resumes to
each job opening
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Limit use of abbreviations
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Don’t include a references section. This should
be a separate document.
Avoid using personal pronouns such as “I” or
“my” 
Avoid using resume templates
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STEP-BY-STEP RESUME WRITING GUIDE
PARTS OF A RESUME
Identification
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Capitalized, centered at top of page, 14-16 pt. font (recommended)
Include most applicable address
Provide number where you can be most easily reached, have a professional voicemail
Use Loyola email or consider creating a new account for job search purposes, keep it
professional
Education
The education section should precede experience as long as you are still in school, or if you have recently
graduated within the last three years.
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD:
 List educational institutions in reverse chronological order, most recent first.
 You may specify, “Sellinger School of Business.”
 Include location.
Study Abroad:
 Formatted similar to other education experiences - include university name, location, dates.
 You may include a bullet with unique opportunities or coursework completed.
High School:
 Include your high school if
a) the school is prestigious/well known,
b) you have strong academic or extracurricular achievements worth noting or
c) you are a first year or sophomore (and are just getting involved at Loyola).
 Should not overshadow college information.
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STEP-BY-STEP RESUME WRITING GUIDE
PARTS OF A RESUME
Education (continued)
Degree(s)/Major(s)/Minor(s):
 Bachelor of Business Administration
 Include major (double or interdisciplinary), concentration, and any minors
Graduation Date (include month and year)
GPA:
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Include your GPA if it is 3.0 or above. Be sure to clarify Overall or Major GPA.
Consult the college handbook for assistance on your Major GPA calculation.
Relevant Courses/Projects:
 May list courses, above and beyond the curriculum requirements, related to the position to
which you are applying.
 This is not a transcript. Rather than listing out courses, highlight relevant course projects.
Honors and Awards (may be listed in a separate section):
 Awards, scholarships, Dean’s List, and other academic honors.
 Include dates.
Academic Organizations (may be listed in a separate section):
 Clubs or organizations such as the Financial Marketing Association or Beta Alpha Psi.
 Include dates.
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STEP-BY-STEP RESUME WRITING GUIDE
PARTS OF A RESUME
Experience
As a student or recent graduate, employers understand that your most valuable or relevant experiences
may occur in internships, volunteer work, or other extracurricular
activities.
What types of experiences to include?
 Paid/unpaid internships
 Extracurricular activities, volunteer work, leadership
 Research work
Reverse chronological order
 List your most recent job experiences first.
Relevant and additional experience
 Categorize your experiences into those which are relevant to the position you are
seeking and those which are additional.
Important information to include
 Name and location of the organization, dates of employment, and title.
 Select a consistent format - you may choose to make the school name or title stand out
using bold, italics, underline or caps.
Describing duties and accomplishments
 Use strong action verbs to start each bullet (see page 8 & 9 for examples) such as
“analyzed,” “collaborated,” “calculated,” etc.
 Use the correct verb tense (present tense for current positions and past tense for previous
positions). Avoid using “Responsible for…” and “Responsibilities/duties include…”
 Don’t list out your job responsibilities. Describe your achievements.
 Use the STAR technique to illustrate experiences:
Situation - provide the context
Task - describe how you approached the challenge/problem
Action - relate the course of action you took to overcome the challenge/problem
Result - demonstrate the outcome and quantify success when possible.
DO:
DON’T:
Researched and developed client pool and
coordinated initial meetings to discuss tailored
financial solutions resulting in the acquisition of
20 new clients.
Researched clients and establish meetings
for new business.
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STEP-BY-STEP RESUME WRITING GUIDE
PARTS OF A RESUME
Activities
You can separate your activities from your experience section. Consider including dates and locations
when appropriate. You may include the following:
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Clubs/Student Organizations
Off-campus Organizations
Athletics
Professional Organizations
Volunteer/Service Activities
Leadership Positions
Structure activities in the same format as experience.
Skills
If specific skills are necessary to the position or distinguish you from other candidates, you should
include them. Possible skills include:
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Computer applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, etc…)
Programming languages
Foreign languages (conversational, fluent, etc…)
Certifications (e.g., Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon,
Morningstar)
Don’t just list on the resume. Indicate level of proficiency (e.g., introductory knowledge, basic,
working knowledge, advanced).
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STEP-BY-STEP RESUME WRITING GUIDE
PARTS OF A RESUME
Interests (optional)
List three to five interests or hobbies if room allows. Employers may use them as an icebreaker
during an interview. Discuss with a Career Advisor if you are uncertain.
References (see page 17 for a sample)
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List of three to five (3-5) references: faculty members, former employers, and professionals in the
field you wish to enter
 Ask permission to use their name and provide them with a copy of your resume.
 On a separate sheet of paper, using the same paper as your resume, include:
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Name of Reference
Title
Company
Address
Phone
Email
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STEP-BY-STEP RESUME WRITING GUIDE
ACTION VERB LIST
Management skills
Communication skills
administered
analyzed
assigned
attained
chaired
consolidated
contracted
coordinated
delegated
developed
directed
evaluated
executed
improved
increased
organized
oversaw
planned
prioritized
produced
recommended
reviewed
scheduled
strengthened
supervised
addressed
arbitrated
arranged
authored
corresponded
developed
directed
drafted
edited
enlisted
formulated
influenced
interpreted
lectured
mediated
moderated
motivated
negotiated
persuaded
promoted
publicized
reconciled
recruited
spoke
translated
Technical skills
Research skills
assembled
built
calculated
computed
designed
devised
engineered
fabricated
maintained
operated
overhauled
programmed
remodeled
repaired
solved
trained
upgraded
clarified
collected
critiqued
diagnosed
evaluated
examined
extracted
identified
inspected
interpreted
interviewed
investigated
organized
reviewed
summarized
surveyed
systematized
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Clerical Skills
Training skills
approved
arranged
catalogued
classified
collected
compiled
dispatched
executed
generated
implemented
inspected
monitored
operated
organized
prepared
processed
purchased
recorded
retrieved
screened
specified
systematized
tabulated
validated
adapted
advised
clarified
coached
communicated
coordinated
developed
enabled
encouraged
evaluated
explained
facilitated
guided
informed
initiated
instructed
persuaded
set goals
stimulated
Financial skills
administered
allocated
analyzed
appraised
audited
balanced
budgeted
calculated
computed
developed
forecasted
managed
marketed
planned
projected
researched
Creative skills
acted
conceptualized
created
designed
developed
directed
established
fashioned
founded
illustrated
instituted
integrated
introduced
invented
originated
performed
planned
revitalized
shaped
Adapted from Boston College Career Center homepage.
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CHINA TRAVELER
BEFORE CRITIQUE
(xxx) xxx-xxxx · [email protected]
78 Overseas Road Cambridge, MA xxxxx
EDUCATION
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2
Loyola University of Maryland
The Joseph A. Sellinger, S.J. School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
Minor: Asian Studies
Overall GPA: 3.5; Dean’s List: Spring 2012-Spring 2014
Baltimore, MD
August 2011-present 3
Beijing School of International Business and Economics
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5
Beijing, China
Fall 2013
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Relevant Courses: Chinese Economic Business Systems, China in the World Economy
Cambridge High School
Graduated with Honors,
Cambridge, MA
May 2011
EXPERIENCE
June-August 2013
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7
May-August 2012
8
Summers 2011-2012
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Fidelity Investments
Student Intern, Workplace Investing/Sales-Emerging Market
 I assisted the Senior Vice President of Workplace Investing/Sales
 I attended Workplace Investing National Sales Meeting.
 I prepared various sales data spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
 I participated in client presentations and Webex meetings.
Marlborough, MA
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Boston, MA
Student Intern, Smith Barney-Wealth Management Group
 I assisted the Vice President of Wealth Management in identifying and developing investment strategies
 I prepared and presented briefings
 I compiled financial analyses and participated in client presentations.
Medford Volkswagen
Assistant to the Comptroller
Provided assistance in the areas of payables, receivables and inventory control.
Accepted payments from customers and reconciled in the company’s computer system.
Medford, MA
ACTIVITIES
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LUM
Baltimore, MD
Student Ambassador – Office of Undergraduate Admission
 Conduct tours
Tutor – Center for Community Service and Justice
Event Planning Member – American Cancer Society
 Collaborated with team of six to establish a theme and coordinate logistics for Relay for Life event.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet proficient
Language: Conversational in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
INTERESTS
International Travel: Africa, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain
7. Avoid 1st person. Start with strong action verbs.
Describe Situation/Task, Action, Result – include
who, how, and why when appropriate.
8. Avoid misspellings or grammatical errors (e.g., either use
periods or not to end bullets).
9. Use bullet points to describe experiences and
accomplishments.
10. Avoid ambiguous abbreviations. Order activities by (1)
date or (2) relevance (if not dates).
1. Correct the university name
2. Focus on university over school (or list Loyola
University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business)
3. Include graduation month and year
4. Remove blank line
5. Focus on college. Remove high school unless
(1) prestigious school, (2) underclassman status, or
(3) relevant experience. Avoid grammatical errors.
6. Align all dates – maintain consistent formatting.
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CHINA TRAVELER
AFTER CRITIQUE
(xxx) xxx-xxxx · [email protected]
78 Overseas Road, Cambridge, MA xxxxx
EDUCATION
Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Minor in Asian Studies
Overall GPA: 3.5; Dean’s List: Spring 2012-Spring 2014
Beijing School of International Business and Economics
Relevant Courses: Chinese Economic Business Systems, China in the World Economy
Baltimore, MD
May 2015
Beijing, China
August-December 2013
EMPLOYMENT
Fidelity Investments
Sudbury, MA
Student Intern, Workplace Investing/Sales-Emerging Market
June-August 2013
 Assisted the Senior Vice President of Workplace Investing/Sales in overseeing the development and sales of all Fidelity
retirement plan offerings in the Emerging Market marketplace.
 Attended Workplace Investing National Sales Meeting.
 Prepared various sales data spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations for Senior Vice President.
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Boston, MA
Student Intern, Smith Barney -Wealth Management Group
May-August 2012
 Assisted the Vice President of Wealth Management in identifying and developing investment strategies for and contacting
prospective clients.
 Prepared and presented morning market briefings for Financial Advisors.
 Compiled financial analyses and participated in client presentations.
 Completed a project which identified a potential client market, developed a database and implemented marketing strategies
currently being used by Financial Advisors.
Medford Volkswagen
Assistant to the Comptroller
 Consolidated financial reports to assist in the review of financial information and internal control audits.
 Accepted payments from customers and reconciled in the company’s computer system.
Medford, MA
Summers 2011-2012
ACTIVITIES
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Event Planning Member, American Cancer Society
January 2014-Present
 Collaborate with team of six to establish a theme and coordinate logistics for Relay for Life event.
Student Ambassador, Office of Undergraduate Admission
August 2012-Present
 Conduct tours of Loyola University for groups of prospective students and their parents while presenting a professional
overview of the campus, academic programs and student life.
Tutor, Center for Community Service and Justice
January-May 2013
 Selected for St. Mary’s Partnership Homework Assistance Program as a math tutor for middle school students.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet proficient
Language: Conversational in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
INTERESTS
International Travel: Africa, Belgium, China, Denmark, England, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain
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UNDERCLASSMAN RESUME
Chip N. Teligentz
(xxx) xxx-xxxx | [email protected]
Permanent Address
65 Security Boulevard
Mount Sinai, NY xxxxx
Current Address
4501 N. Charles St, MS111
Baltimore, MD 21210 EDUCATION:
Loyola University Maryland
BBA, Management and Information Systems (double concentration)
Baltimore, MD
Expected May 2017
St. Ann’s High School
South Huntington, NY
High School Advanced Regents Diploma
May 2013
 Honors: Dun Scotus Award; Alvernian Chapter of National Honor Society (9/11-5/13)
EXPERIENCE:
Colonial Springs Golf
Melville, NY
Caddy
Summers 2012-2013
 Advised players, as requested, on selection of proper club for stroke or peculiarities of terrain.
 Maintained the cleanliness and care of all golf clubs and balls.
 Provided information pertaining to course conditions and yardage to the center of the green upon request.
Investment Technology Group (ITG)
New York, NY
Sales and Trading Shadowing Opportunity
March 2013
 Shadowed trading desk broker and discussed market information displayed in Excel, Bloomberg, and Reuters.
 Attended morning equity traders meeting, listening to overviews of the previous days’ trading as well as predictions
for upcoming trading sessions.
 Conducted informational interview with current intern and learned about their stock picking analysis project,
determining which stocks are good for long and short trades.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Esperanza Center, Volunteer
January 2014-Present
 Assisted in providing basic ESL instruction to immigrants in the Baltimore area and referred them to social service
and community resources.
Loyola University Maryland Chorale, Member
September 2013-Present
York Road Initiative, Volunteer
April 2014
Contributed to the beautification efforts along the York Road corridor by planting flowers and native vegetation, and
maintaining the upkeep of local schools and churches.
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Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Participated in 2012 student build and personally raised $1500 in donations.
June 2012
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JEN BIZZ
Permanent Address:
8899 Entrepreneurial Rte
Chatham, NY xxxxx
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Campus Address:
4501 N. Charles St, MS xxx
Baltimore, MD 21210
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance
 Cumulative GPA: 3.9
 Honors Program: Sellinger Scholars
 Study Abroad: Denmark International School at University of Copenhagen,
Copenhagen, Denmark
Expected May 2015
August-December 2014
ACADEMIC AWARDS
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Dean’s List: Sellinger School of Business
Beta Gamma Sigma, International Honor Society
General Business Award - Nominated by faculty as single recipient out of 30 students
All Semesters
Spring 2012-Present
Fall 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Account Management Intern, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Baltimore, MD
 Promoted company image by consistently providing high quality customer service
 Tracked warned accounts and followed up on late payments to reduce policy cancellations
 Recorded information on automobiles, homes, boats and motorcycles for premium quotes
 Followed up on pending claims and processed policy payments
August 2013-May 2014
Financial Intern, Morgan Stanley, Goshen, NY
Summers 2012-2013
 Provided information on a range of mutual funds through contact with Morningstar’s website and personnel, enabling the
financial advisor to evaluate funds
 Developed correspondence to provide information on account status and assisted in providing software solutions for everyday
support for professional staff
 Worked directly for a top financial advisor and assisted him in developing clearly written account summaries to address
ongoing client inquiries
 Created an extensive mail merge targeting Loyola alumni to support company marketing efforts
 Assisted new financial advisors in their beginning weeks at Morgan Stanley to facilitate smooth transitions from previous firms
and seamless transfers of accounts
EXTRACURICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer, Care-A-Van, Baltimore MD
 Participated in food preparation and served meals for a combined total of 50 hours
October 2011-April 2014
Volunteer, EBLO (Education Based Latino Outreach), Baltimore MD
January-April 2012
 Tutored 1st graders with their homework and English speaking skills at a public city school for 3 hours every week
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Dee Ziner
Permanent: 2100 Clientele Avenue • Burlington, VT xxxxx • [email protected]
Campus: 4501 North Charles Street, MSxxxx • Baltimore, MD 21210 • xxx. xxx. xxxx
Creative marketing junior with experience in strategic implementation of digital and social media in order to
effectively expand brand awareness, and initiate action. Intrinsically driven, dependable, innovative, excellent
collaborator. Expertise includes: web design, writing and editing, market research.
EDUCATION
Loyola University Maryland – Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: Marketing, Minor: Communication
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
 Recipient of Dean’s List Honors: All semesters
May 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ice & co. – Morristown, NJ
October 2010 – Present
Founder & President
 Established a boutique company (www.iceandcompany.com) with an ambition to fulfill the needs of every
fashionista
 Execute every role of the company ranging from creating and designing, to marketing, promoting, and selling
the handmade fashion accessories and jewelry to a female target audience ranging in ages 15 up to 40
Polo Ralph Lauren – New York, NY
May 2010 – August 2010
Intern, Marketing & Public Relations (Corporate Office)
 Developed and updated project documents, including creative strategy briefs, media plans (in collaboration with
media department) and timelines
 Created, categorized and worked with Plano-grams, photo shoot schedules and advertising mailers as well as
attended line walk-throughs, market week meetings, weekly department staff meetings and style-outs
Steve Madden Ltd – Long Island, NY
May 2009 – August 2009
Intern; Marketing & Public Relations (Corporate Office)
 Consulted with publicists, stylists, magazines and other PR associates on a daily basis working on creating,
styling, and visualizing looks which would later receive product placement and/or appear in wholesale mailers
 Assisted with pre-planning to execution of multiple corporate/public events and national promotions/contests,
as well as visualizing the desired outcome of gaining customer loyalty and brand recognition
Conde Nast Publications/Lucky Magazine – New York, NY
January 2009 – May 2009
Intern, Creative Services
 Assisted in maintaining Lucky’s digital brand through the creation of blog posts and product slideshows
 Contributed to the launch of Lucky’s iPhone app “Lucky at Your Service”: uploaded product and shopping
information, enhanced consumer awareness through various social media outlets and promotions
JCrew – Baltimore, MD
February – November 2008
Retail Brand Representative/Sales Associate
• Engaged in assisting customers put together trendy looks based on classic clothing, accessories and shoes
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RELATED ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER WORK
Loyola Marketing Association (LMA) – Baltimore, MD
September 2010 – May 2011
President
 Preside over and organize meetings and appoint committees and members to oversee the planning and
implementation of special projects
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Baltimore, MD
January 2010 – May 2010
Head Chairperson of Marketing
 Created and maintained positive communication, and successfully executed numerous fundraisers/events in
order to powerfully increase awareness, supply extra finances, and maintain the positive image behind NAMI
The Club at Collington Square – Baltimore, MD
January 2009 – May 2009
Volunteer
 Served as a mentor, tutor and confidant to Baltimore’s impecunious youth (ages 4-16) who are living in extreme
poverty, abusive, and dysfunctional families
Special Stars – Paramus, NJ
June – August 2008
Volunteer
 Served as a team counselor working with children with autism (ages 3-18)
 Inspired and coached children with autism on the fundamentals of soccer, basketball, and baseball
SKILLS
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Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook as well as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Proficient in both Apple (Mac OS) and PC Operating Systems
Conversational in both Spanish and Italian
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Debbie O’Credy
22 Numbers Court, Mountain Lakes, NJ xxxxx
[email protected] xxx-xxx-xxxx (mobile)
EDUCATION
Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business – Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Overall GPA: 3.2; Major GPA: 3.5
expected May 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ricoh, Customer Administration Department – Owings Mills, MD
September 2013-December 2013
Intern
 Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and document
business transactions by using Oracle database system (iSuite)
 Monitored and reviewed accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
 Prepared and reviewed invoices and accounting documents for customer profile updates in order to resolve accounting
discrepancies
 Explained and communicated billing invoices and accounting policies to vendors and clients by phone or e-mail
United Nations, Office of Human Resources Management – New York, NY
May 2013-August 2013
Volunteer
 Conducted and established statistical trend analysis database for international Housing Unit to evaluate the need for urban
housing units in developing countries and promote access to residential stability
 Prepared and briefed HQ on the summary of findings of documentations/reports on housing activities
 Tracked UNICEF and other internal organizations’ Housing Unit activities in order to establish housing requirements
New York Mayoral Campaign, Congressman Tony Smeltz – New York, NY
June 2012-August 2012
Intern
 Placed cold calls for campaign donations and interviewed local New Yorkers to solicit petitions to place Congressman Smeltz
on mayoral ballot
 Conducted research on demographics and generated statistics on previous elections to gain understanding of voting tendencies
by district for developing campaign strategy
 Assisted with coordination of speeches, appearances, special events and fundraising activities
Mountain Lakes Volunteer Fire Department – Mountain Lakes, NJ
Summers 2011 & 2012
Captain
 Established training exercise plans and conducted drills to train and lead the Junior Fire Fighter Volunteers in over 300 hours of
community service
 Led and coordinated major efforts with fundraisers to exceed the target goal of $100,000
 Completed and graduated from Fire 1 training at the Morris County Fire Academy
ACTIVITIES
Relay for Life, Loyola Chapter, Fundraising Committee – Baltimore, MD
September 2012-May 2014
 Liaised with local businesses to solicit a total of $15,000 in donations and support for cancer research
Evergreens, First Year Orientation Leader – Baltimore, MD
February 2011-May 2014
 Facilitated first year students’ transition to Loyola by serving as a mentor and addressing concerns as they arise
Student Leadership Corps (SLC), Member – Baltimore, MD
 Attended seminars and workshops in order to develop and strengthen leadership skills
September 2011-May 2014
WLOY Loyola University Radio, DJ – Baltimore, MD
January 2011-May 2014
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Frank Financier
58 Venture Court
Baltimore, MD xxxxx
xxx-xxx-xxxx
[email protected]
REFERENCES
Amber Net, Vice President
PwC
1234 Main Street
Baltimore, MD 56789
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
[email protected]
Donald Banks, Credit Risk Analyst
American Express
220 West 80th St
New York, NY 12345
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
[email protected]
Xabi Futbol, Associate Director
Loyola University Maryland
Department of Recreational Sports
4501 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 617-xxxx
[email protected]
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THE CAREER CENTER AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
On-Campus Recruitment Program – Participation Guidelines
1.
Participants must log into their account and update their profile on HireLOYOLA.
2.
Participants must meet all company requirements (i.e. abide by company stipulated GPA cut-offs and
major requirements) before signing up for an interview. Interviews are open to all Loyola
undergraduate and graduate students who meet the requirements set forth by the employing
organization. Alumni/ae are able to participate in the On-Campus Recruitment Program, however,
priority is given to current students.
3.
All participants must attend the Effective Resumes and Employment Correspondence, Interviewing
for Success Part I, and Interviewing for Success Part II workshops before the date of their first
on-campus interview appointment.
4.
Once a participant schedules an interview with a company, the participant automatically obligated to
attend that appointment. In the event that participants are unable to keep an on-campus interview
appointment, that individual must notify The Career Center immediately or at least 2 class days in
advance. One (1) no-show constitutes suspension from the recruitment program. Students can only
cancel interview appointments in person or by phone, NOT through other students.
On-Campus Recruitment Program – Additional Information
1.
An Open interview schedule indicates that any student who meets the requirements listed by the
employer is Invited to select an interview time.
A Pre-Select interview schedule indicates that the employer would like to review the resumes and
select the candidates they would like to interview on campus. Once the employer selects the
candidates and notifies The Career Center the interview time slots will be released.
2.
Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can sign up on HireLOYOLA on
designated sign-up days. Be sure to confirm your time by looking at the interview schedule before you
exit the system. BE CAREFUL - use the “edit” feature to change your time. Once you use the “cancel”
key you will be blocked out of that schedule.
3.
Additions and/or corrections will be posted on HireLOYOLA. You are responsible for keeping
up-to-date with these announcements.
4.
All employers participating in the On-Campus Recruitment Program are expected to comply with equal
opportunity employment laws.
5.
Snow Policy: When classes are cancelled for the entire day, on-campus interviews are also
cancelled for that day and all attempts will be made to reschedule.
If classes are delayed due to bad weather, contact The Career Center for information
regarding interview appointments.
THE CAREER CENTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REPLACE ANY STUDENT ON A COMPANY
SCHEDULE IF THAT STUDENT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE ABOVE
ON-CAMPUS RECRUITMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES.
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PERSONAL BRANDING ONLINE
After an employer receives a resume, they will often conduct an online search of the candidate
to narrow down the candidates. If an employer does not like what they see about a candidate
online then they will not pursue that candidate any further. It is important to establish a strong
online brand to make sure that your online image presents you in the way you'd like others to
view you. Below are the five steps that will help you to begin building a strong online personal
brand.
1. Google Yourself.
It is important to know what a potential employer is going to see and what is out there about you. Are
you comfortable with what is mentioned about you? Do you feel that the search highlights your
accomplishments, work experience, and your personality? It is good to Google Yourself often to be
aware what an employer is going to find about you. Below are some ideas to help you to improve your
online image.
2. Get LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is the largest professional social networking site and is a great way to establish a professional
online image. Setting up a LinkedIn profile will not only help to connect you to professionals in your field,
groups in your industry, and job postings, but your profile will also show up as one of the top items on a
Google search. Visit http://students.linkedin.com/ to learn more about creating an outstanding profile.
3. Set up a personal Web site and/or blog.
Writing a blog is a great way to share your accomplishments, thoughts, ideas, experiences, and
establish yourself as knowledgeable in your area of study. There are a number of great sites to use to
set up a blog for free (WordPress, Blogger). A blog or a website is also an excellent tool for an online
portfolio. You can also create your own website, which give you the ability to promote yourself. You can
purchase your own URL to brand your name on your site.
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HOW IS YOUR ONLINE IMAGE?
Take the following steps to create professional online content:

Visit http://students.linkedin.com/ to learn more about creating an outstanding profile. 
Join LinkedIn groups such as The Career Center at Loyola University Maryland, Loyola Univ
Maryland Alumni or a professional affiliation in your field. These are beneficial because you can join
group discussions, monitor job postings, and have access to more professional contacts.
 Learn how to have a clean Facebook profile and set your privacy settings by visiting www.Facebook.com/
help and click on ‘Privacy.’  Comment on a blog or forum in a positive, non‐controversial way.  Write product or book reviews on sites like Amazon.com or Overstock.com. Make sure they sound intelligent and well‐communicated.  Consider purchasing your own URL at GoDaddy.com.  Set up a Twitter account and tweet intelligently. Visit our website for more information on Twitter. 20