I will give you some pointers in writing resume. I'm no expert, but
I have written some resumes that landed me great jobs.
Please be warn that my critics might sound a bit harsh. So if you don't
like it, just ignore it.
First, you resume should have a CONCRETE goal (put into your objective).
Your current objective is too broad and vaque. It is tricky to write
a good objective. You don't want to write a too specific objective that
will throw you out from an opportunity nor do you want to write something
very broad.
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OBJECTIVE: To use my skills in Computer Science, Mathematics, and/or Business Administration to meet any challenges and help the company succeeded in every aspect.
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Too broad.
Suggestion: Research the company that you are applying for and design your
objective to meet their needs.
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CERTIFICATIONS: CompTIA A+ Certification, Microsoft Certified System Engineer NT 4.0
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Unneeded. You have a B.S. in Computer Science. Your education should be emphasized
instead of your certifications (of course unless you are looking to work in a company
that specifically states these certifications' requirements.
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EDUCATION:
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Graduation June 2001
Bellingham, Washington
President?s Scholarship
Major: BS in Computer Science and Mathematics
Minor: Business Administration
Grade Point Average: 3.2, 218 credit hours completed
Activities: Tutor Mathematics and Computer Science students
Relevant Course Work: Computer Programming I in C++, Computer Programming II in C++,
Discrete Structures and Function Programming I,
Discrete Structures and Function Programming II, Data Structures, Web Scripting,
Software Engineering, Linear Optimization, Nonlinear Optimization,
Ten other 100-400 Level Mathematics Classes
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This part is messy.
Here some suggestion to clean it up:
EDUCATION:
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Bellingham, Washington
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Mathematics (Minor: Business Administration), June 2001
GPA: 3.2/4.0
RELEVANT COURSES:
- Web Scripting
- Software Engineering
- Linear Optimization
- Nonlinear Optimization
I suggest that you only list some ADVANCED courses though.
With a B.S. in CS, most ppls will expect that you know data
structures, computer programming, data structures and all
the introductory courses.
Put your activities under WORK EXPERIENCES.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paladin Data System June 2000 ? Sept 2000
19472 Powder Hill Place NE
Poulsbo, Washington 98370
Phone: (800) 532-8448
Summer Hire
VP of Business Development: Curt Ueda VP of Operations: Jay Morrow
June ? September 2000.
Duties: Document work, designed and developed Oracle databases, created library database application and
front end, and tested software
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You don't have to list who is VP of Business Development or VP of Operations, they can
be your references. Don't list phone number.
Put your job title there. Something like "Database Engineer III, Summer Intern".
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Fred Meyer Grocery Store June 1998 ? Sept 1998
5050 State Highway 303 NE June 1999 ? Sept 1999
Bremerton, Washington 98311
Phone: (360) 792-2800
Grocery Helper Clerk and Produce Helper Clerk
Grocery Manager: Rick Vance Produce Manager: Dan Stockton
December 1999. June ? September 1999. December, 1998. June ? September 1998.
Duties: Assisted customers, stocked grocery shelves, cleaned produce and stocked produce displays.
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Don't have to list names here. Don't list phone number.
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REFERENCES: Provided upon request
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Isn't it obvious. This line can be taken out.
You don't have many things in your resume. List some of your interesting
COURSE WORK PROJECTS.
List some SKILLS like:
SKILLS:
Programming: C, C++, Java, Fortran, bla bla bla
Systems: Windows 9x/2K, Unix, Linux, ....
If you have some ADVANCED SKILLS, list them. Be selective though.
Basically, TAILOR your resume to meet what the company need.
If the company is looking for a Systems Engineer, listing your knowledge
in graphics has no value to them. However, listing your experience in
your Operation System course or Compiler course have GREAT VALUE.
Anyway, good luck on your job search.
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