Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study

113 If you only have a few of these activities to list, this is ok – it’s not uncommon for a recent high school graduate to have only a few items to add to their first resume. This is one of the reasons you are writing a resume before matriculating full-time to academic study. This activity gives you a chance to start thinking about what you want to be able to add to your resume as you progress toward your degree. You have the time now to plan for the resume you want to have when you graduate. STEP 4: WRITE YOUR CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME: CHOOSE A TEMPLATE. To choose a resume template, use any of the following options: a. Start a New File in Microsoft Word. Type in “resume” in the search bar. Choose the Chronological Resume. b. You can also use th e sample resumes on the ACS website to help you to select and format your information. c. Enter your information into a fillable template . STEP 5: REVISE AND POLISH YOUR RESUME. Edit and revise your resume. 1. There must not be any misspellings or grammatical errors. 2. You should always have someone else proofread read your resume. Resumes are judged on both content and professional presentation. Metal staircase attached to building