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FAQ on Resume Content
Should I include high school information?
- This depends on what your classification is: freshman, sophomore, junior… For a freshman or sophomore student, including high school information on the resume is perfectly acceptable. Freshmen and sometimes sophomores have not had enough time to add much experience beyond high school activities.
- As you transition from your freshman year into sophomore year of college, you should begin to replace your high school information with more current information. Join one or more student organizations or participate in volunteer activities. Employers will want to see that a student has moved beyond their high school accomplishments, staying active and involved in college life beyond what is minimally required.
Does my resume have to be one page?
- This depends upon how much relevant experience you have. Research shows that it is highly unlikely that an employer will even bother to look at a second page of a resume unless you are a non-traditional student (a student who has worked prior to coming to college).
What if I have a lot of white space and nothing to fill up the page?
- You can add additional information such as a list of courses you have completed, especially those that directly relate to the career area. Another option would be to develop a highlights of qualifications or a summary of skills as one of your heading sections.
Do class projects need to be included on a resume?
- Yes, class projects are good examples of your academic and/or community involvement. Students who have project experience involving teams are of particular interest to employers because of the amount of communication and cooperation that occurs in team dynamics.
Should I include references on my resume?
- No, creating a separate reference page will allow you to save the space on your resume for more important information. In addition, employers only need access to your references following the interview so unless it is requested it does not need to be part of the application process.