How To Write A Resume


The Education Section

Do not list high school degrees or colleges you've attended but did not earn a degree unless you've taken a significant number of courses at another college that support your resume's objective, or you have certifications that are relevant to the employer's needs. Include your GPA if it is at least 2.8 or above.*

Degrees
Degree and Major, GPA, date of graduation
College/University, City and State

Certificates
Name of certificate and date received
Institution that conferred certification, City and State


Examples

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 2.9 GPA, June 2008
California State University, East Bay. Hayward, CA

Bachelor of Science Business Administration emphasis in Marketing, 3.0 GPA, June 2008
California State University, East Bay. Hayward, CA

Certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2001
Oakland Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA

* If you have a GPA below 2.8 be prepared to professionally respond to why your grades do not reflect your abilities and aptitude.

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