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It explains required formatting elements such as contact information, reverse-chronological education and experience, consistent fonts and spacing, and grammar with active verbs. It also defines content expectations for accomplishment-focused bullet points, quantified results, targeted skills and course work, and relevance to internships and job postings, plus guidance on scanning readability and ATS-friendly structure.","RÉSUMÉ GUIDE  \n*Adapted from the Center for Career Development at Princeton University  \nMIDDLEBURY COLLEGE RÉSUMÉ RUBRIC  \nEmployers usually spend only30 seconds initially examining your résumé. Your goal is to interest the readerso that they want to interview you.  \n\n| Target for this résumé (career field, internship/job posting, etc.) | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n\nKEY: S=Satisfactory R= Revise APPROVED=satisfactory on every item below  \n\n| S | R | FORMAT |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | Name and Contact Information – Name is prominent; includes physical address where you can be reached, telephone number, and email ( Exclude physical address if not enough space.) |\n|  |  | Education Section – Each institution is listed in reverse chronological order and includes institution name, location, and relevant date(s); degree is spelled out ( Bachelor of Arts); major and minor (if declared or UNDECLARED) and graduation month/year is indicated (e.g. May 2028); cumulative GPA is accurate and formatted correctly using two decimal points |\n|  |  | Experience Section(s)– Organizations/Companies are listed in reverse chronological order and include name of organization, position title, location, and relevant dates ( month/year) |\n|  |  | Appearance – One page without overcrowding; consistent formatting (sections, paragraphs, lines, and words are spaced correctly); appropriate font style (e.g. Garamond, Calibri, etc.), font size (10-12 point), and formatting (indentation, bold, italic, CAPS, symbols); margins are at least a half inch and no more than one inch |\n|  |  | Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation – Error-free; verbs are active, in first person, and in the correct tense; personal pronouns (e.g. I, We) and extraneous words (e.g. very, really) are omitted; all words are familiar to most people and spelled correctly; use of punctuation is consistent; only proper nouns are capitalized |\n|  |  | CONTENT |\n|  |  | Descriptive Statements – Utilizes strong action verbs that are not repeated or passive; avoids “duties included” or “responsible for”; includes concrete examples and numbers whenever possible; descriptions are direct, concise, and show impact; describes accomplishments ( not duties), quantifies results (time, $,% change, etc.) and lists in order of importance to the reader; omits irrelevant and/or outdated information; details are not exaggerated |\n|  |  | TARGET – For Juniors/Seniors and for Junior summer internships |\n|  |  | Target – Résumé is targeted for desired position, field, and/or industry; includes specific examples to emphasize transferrable skills and knowledge; relevance of study abroad experience is explicit; relevant course work is listed; section labels reflect content and content substantiates headings; resume tells a “story” |\n|  |  | Skills & Interests – Accurately identifies skills, communicates strengths, and reveals interests; includes items which are relevant to reader; indicates level of proficiency for language or technical skills (e.g. proficient, conversant, fluent, native) |\n| COMMENTS |  |  |\n\nHOW TO USE THIS GUIDE  \nWhile there are some basic rules (spellcheck is a must!) and standard practices to résumé writing, it is largely a personal undertaking. We encourage you to take a holistic approach to creating your résumé, considering your unique set of experiences in relation to the types of roles to which you aspire. In other words, think of your résumé as a marketing tool that demonstrates how a product (you) meets the needs of a potential customer (employer) .  \nThis Résumé Guide is designed for both the novice résumé writer and the more seasoned candidate. 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