What changes should I make to my Resume?
(i removed the Header with my name, address, email, etc.)
Objective: To begin a career path in software development, writing or mathematics. I am willing to travel or relocate. I am also willing to pursue an alternative career path.
Summary:
·Bachelors of Science in Computer Science – Indiana State University
May, 2006.
·Proficient in Java, C++, Visual Basic, Assembly Language, SQL, Object-Oriented Design, English, Mathematics, and Physics.
Education:
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, May 2006
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.
Computer Science courses completed:
* Software Engineering
* Algorithms
* Operating Systems Design
* Object-Oriented Development
* Java Development
* Relational Database Theory
* C/C++ Programming
* Assembly Language IBM
* Data Structures
* Assembly Language Z/OS
* Advanced Data Structures
* Computer Logic
* Theory of Computation
* Visual Basic
English/Communication courses completed:
* Honors Freshman English
* Technical Writing
* Contemporary Creative Writing
* Poetry Workshop
* American Folklore
* Creative Writing Workshop
* Spanish 1
* Spanish 2
Experience:
·Monitor
Video Monitoring Services of America
September, 2007 – Present
10400 Linn Station Rd., Suite 230
Louisville, KY 40223
502-318-4400
Supervisor: Vince DeGeorge
·Volunteer Assistant
Hockeyman’s Sports Memorabilia
January 2007 – January 2008
125 East Maple St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-285-8806
Supervisor: Ken Stout
·Research
United States Bureau of the Census
June, 2006 – May, 2007
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-218-4286
Supervisor: Linda Collins
Activities:
·Grade 3 – Grade 12
Gifted & Talented/Honors Program
·Odyssey of the Mind Competition (1988)
Regional Champion
Sectional Champion
State Champion
World Finals Competitor (Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa)
·Varsity Football
Jeffersonville High School (1994)
Charlestown High School (1995)
·World Series of Euchre (2004)
Invitation Only Tournament
Chicago, Illinois
2nd Place in Team Competition
5th Place in Singles Competition
·Volunteer
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama’s Campaign
Volunteer Phone Banking (2008)
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thanks for the help Mel !!
How good was your GPA? If it’s 3.0 and above, put that on there.
You need to take off your course work, esp the English part. If it’s basic course work stuff, most of it is expected by the recruiter. I would leave some of the computer since course on… and instead of saying “Computer Science courses completed:”, I would say “Relevant Coursework” and then another section for “Skills” like C++, Java, Visual Basic. You need to explain more of your experience and what you did. Like your Monitor experience. What did you monitor? Do you see any crime? Save the company money? The Research position? Leader of a group of stuff? Meet deadlines? No need to include phone numbers and the supervisor. You need that stuff when filling out an application. And how are you proficient in English, Mathematics and Physics? Isn’t everyone who applies to a job somewhat proficient in English? Just sounds a bit odd to me.
Change your objective to something that will help benefit the company. The economy ***** right now, everyone wants a job. But you’re applying to be an asset to the company. Like “To begin a career path in software development, writing or mathematics by utilizing my professional knowledge in these areas.” If they like you, then they’ll give you an interview where they ask about job relocation and stuff.
Take off your Grade 3 – Grade 12 honors program. That was way too long ago, and probably no one will mention it.
Don’t use one basic resume for all your job applications. If you apply for a job that doesn’t need all these course work, and computer lingo, then take it off. Otherwise, they might think you’re over qualified. And change your objectives to the job application. If job says “English teacher”, then say “To start a career in teaching blah blah blah” and change your resume to reflect how you’ve helped people learn English or something.
The fact that you graduated Indiana State buys you no purchase. Take it off the resume. It’s like graduating high school.