How To Write A Resume Essay

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How to Write a Resume Essay
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING AN ADMISSION RESUME AND ESSAY
College Admission Resume
While the majority of resumes contain the same information included in the college application, a resume may allow one to add information that could not be written in the application. The following is a common outline for a college resume. Headings under which nothing can be written should be omitted. The resume should mirror ones strengths, personality and interests. A plain font such as Arial, or Times New Roman help in keeping the resume to a single page.
The first part should outline personal details, such as full name (Last, First, Middle), date of birth, address, phone number, valid email address and social security number. This should be followed by family details, including parents’ names, educational qualifications, occupations, names of siblings, their ages, educational levels and occupations. All educational qualifications should follow. High schools attended and names of counselors and their phone numbers are important to this section. Testing plans should be listed for those who have not taken, or are planning on taking SAT/ACT. Any programs or courses taken beyond high school, such as leadership symposiums, should not be left out.
The next part should itemize all school, community, athletic, artistic and religious, or other activities undertaken by the student, as well as any awards received or offices held. The list o…