Resume Sections
This resource is designed to be used as a guide to decide what sections to include in your resume and what
information to include within each section.
HEADING
• Always in the header of your document (double click the top of your document)
• Make your full name stand out (bold and 14 - 16 font size)
• Use a professional email address (marvelfan@[Link] is not appropriate
o Use your name (joemountie@[Link]) or
o You can also use your Mt. Sac email (jmountie367@[Link])
• Remove your street address to maintain privacy and avoid location biases
• Include the following if applicable:
o Name
o Email address
o Phone number
o LinkedIn URL and portfolio link
Example:
Joe Mountie
joemountie367@[Link] | 909-555-1234 | [Link]/in/joemountie
EDUCATION
• Current and recent students: Education is the first section
• Alumni and no longer a recent graduate: Education goes at the bottom of the resume
• List degrees in reverse chronological order (most current first)
• Write out the complete degree or certificate name and include the program
o Do not put “A.A.” or “A.S.” – write out Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
• If you are not earning a degree or certificate, list your completed credits
• Do not list your high school diploma (unless you are applying to a job at that school or that
school district)
• Add GPA when appropriate (ex: at job/internship request, if recent graduate, and if it is
higher than 3.0)
• Include the following if applicable:
o Degree with any concentration or emphasis
o Minor
o College name
o City and state of your college
o Month and year of graduation (do not include previous graduation dates after
receiving higher degrees or once you are no longer a recent graduate to keep your
resume relevant and avoid age biases)
o Academic honors and awards (if only 1-2 awards, for 3 or more, create a specific
section for awards
Example:
EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Accounting Expected: June 2025
Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA
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Resume Sections
RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Create a custom section heading relevant to the position you are applying for when possible
• Include relevant paid jobs, paid and unpaid internships, volunteer work, student leadership
• For each experience, include the following:
o Position title
o Company name
o City and state of the company
o Dates worked (month and year)
o 3-5 bullet points that highlight your accomplishments and skills
Possible Custom Section Headings:
● Customer Service Experience ● Sales Experience
● Management Experience ● Leadership Experience
● Tutoring Experience ● Community Engagement Experience
Content Tips:
• When applying for a position, show the employer you are intentional about your language by
using keywords from the job description and industry culture
• Only share your recent and relevant experiences – keep it concise
Examples:
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Barista | Starbucks | Azusa, CA May 2022 - Present
• Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for quick and accurate preparation
• Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended
coffees, or teas, as requested by customers to ensure product satisfaction
• Maintain inventory and equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting, and scheduling repairs
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Tutor | Grade Potential Tutoring | Pomona, CA June 2022 - Present
• Provide private instruction to individual and small groups of students to improve their
academic performance and prepare them for academic examinations
• Review class material with students by discussing the text, working solutions to problems, and
reviewing worksheets or other assignments
• Prepare and share feedback on progress to students’ parents through monthly meetings
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Resume Sections
Optional Sections: These sections are not mandatory but may strengthen your resume depending
on your career journey.
Summary Statement
• Summary Statements are not objective statements. Objective statements are outdated
• You may benefit from a summary statement if you
o Have over 5 years of experience in your industry - to highlight extensive
experience
o Are switching industries - for employers to understand why you are applying to a
role in a different industry and highlight your transferable skills
o Have minimal professional experience and are relying on your academic
experience - emphasizing that you have industry-related knowledge
Summary of Qualifications
• Use bullet points to highlight relevant, measurable accomplishments, skills, and certifications
o Make sure you are incorporating keywords from the job description
Related Coursework
• Courses, projects, or research that relates to the job or internship
• List after your education section
• Use when academic experience is more relevant than other professional experience
• Include the following:
o Name of the class, project, research, and school name
o Term and year taken
o Brief description of the course, project, or research
Memberships and Awards
• Include the title of the award or status in the organization
• Write out the complete name of the award or membership
o Only use the acronym if it is on the job description
• Only include if it is industry-relevant
Skills / Certifications
• Include soft skills (strong communication, friendly, analytical) in your experience section
bullet points instead of the skills section to provide context
• Include hard skills like languages, software, or competencies that can be measured
• If you include certifications or licenses, include expiration dates
• Include proficiency level for each skill (expert, proficient, native, bilingual, etc.)
Study Away
• Can be placed within the education section if running low on space
• Include the following:
o Where you studied
o How long you were there
o The courses that you took (if related to the job)
o Include internships, volunteer experiences, or jobs you had during your stay
Mt. San Antonio College | Career Center CM | Spring2022