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Resumes should be in reverse chronological order , jobs and experiences organized with the most recent first.  \nWhat should be included?  \nHeader  \n Name (Should be at the top of the document and your largest font)  \n Tulane email address and cell phone number  \n City, State  \n LinkedIn Link (Optional)  \nEducation  \n University and Location  \n Degree, Date  \n Majors, Minors  \n Study Abroad Programs  \n For undergraduate students, high school can be removed  \n For graduate students, you can begin to condense undergraduate extracurricular activities under this section  \nExperience  \n Name of organization, location, job title, dates  \n Use strong action verbs for each bullet point  \n Describe the context of the situation and talk about the skills you developed along with tasks completed  \n Experience can be one standalone section or multiple sections divided by theme (Public Health Experience, Additional Work Experience, etc.)  \nLeadership and Service Experience  \n Organization, Role, Date, Description  \nQuick Tips   \nA resume should be 1-2 pages. 1 page resumes are standard for undergraduate students, MHA students, and students interested in consulting.  \n Choose an easy to read, professional font between 10.5-12 size.  \n Use plain and consistent formatting without color.  \n Use Microsoft Word. Do not use Google Docs, Canva, InDesign or anyother graphics.  \n Do not include references or“references available upon request” in your resume. These will be formally requested later.  \n Include your undergraduate and/or graduate GPA if above 3.5.  \n Utilize strong action verbs to begin your bullet points. Try not to repeat verbs.  \n Be consistent. Maintain the same styles and formatting throughout your document.  \n Email as a PDF whenever you can. No edits or formatting discrepancies will be seen this way.  \nSkills and Certifications  \n Technical (includes computer and software systems)  \n Language  \n Certifications.  \n Do not list soft skills.  \nOptional Sections: Relevant Academic Experience,  \nPublications and Presentations, Professional Memberships  \nWriting Better Bullet Points  \nIn order to effectively describe your experiences through bullet point descriptions , use strong action verbs , be succinct , provide specific examples , quantify accomplishments , and include industry specific buzzwords whenever possible.  \nNeed some support? 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