Resume Template & Guidelines:
Use this template to complete your resume.
Resumes can be more than one page.
Ensure format of resume is consistent-use one font; underline similar sections, etc.
Go to Learning Center to learn how to edit your resume, since a resume needs to be error free.
Staple the Learning Center proof/slip to your work. Do not submit resume draft to Instructor.
Each error will result in one point deduction, but resumes should not have any errors.
Full Name
Address (optional)
Cell phone
Objective: To secure a human service internship that will allow me to practice the skills of assessment, counseling, case management, policy and community service. (You can use this objective, if you like)
Education:
Never include high school
Always include the college’s full name, city, and state
Major: Human Services
Expected BS Degree: Month/Year
Include any other college degrees
Employment:
Record in chronological order, starting with current or last position
Always include the name of the institution(s), your position/title, date of employment
Describe duties in short phrases-not sentences. During interview you can explain in detail.
Examples of short phrases:
Coordinated receipt and other financial duties
Provided customer service
Transported clients to medical appointments
Revised forms
Enforced NYC maintenance codes
Liaison to supervisor
Familiar with child development and needs
Volunteer Work:
Examples of Volunteer Work:
St. John Bread & Life Food Pantry, Brooklyn, NY
Success After School Program, Queens, NY
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk 2015, Manhattan, NY
Certifications/Skills/Awards
(Do not include Microsoft, Word, Power Point, Excel, as these are expected., only add a computer skill if it is rare. Ex: Quick books; Case Management Software For Human Services. In addition do not add assets that cannot be measured such as “people skills, dependable, hard worker,” etc. This can be discussed in the interview, or from your references that you will submit, if asked by the interviewer)
Examples of Certifications/Awards/Skills:
NY State Mandated Reporter Certified Training
Certified NY State Home Health Aid
Direct Care Professional Development Certificate (30hrs)
Knowledgeable of ClientTrax Software
NY State Driver’s License
Typing: 75 WPM
Guitar-5 years of study
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Community Volunteer Award: St. Mark’s Church, 2015
References furnished upon request
