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A Sample Resume

Although resumes differ from field to field, there are basic elements that need to be present in every competitive resume.
Jane Doe
100 Somewhere Lane
Dover, PA 10101
(215) 456-1212
Education
Columbia University, New York, NY
M.S., Journalism, 1996
Awards: James A. Wechsler Scholarship for local reporting

Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
B.A. English, 1993

Experience

The Maryville School, New York, NY
English Teacher, 1993-1995

  • Introduced freshman writing program resulting in improvement in writing skills.
  • Taught British, American, and advanced placement literature, writing, drama, and debate.

Tutor for the SAT
1993-1995

  • Achieved 20 to 50 percent increase in student test scores.
  • Provided advanced instruction in vocabulary, reading, and math.

WBAI Radio, New York, NY
Intern, Spring 1995

  • Reported and edited a three-minute story for on-air broadcast.

Vermont Opinion, Woodstock, VT
Feature Writer, Summer 1992

  • Expanded coverage territory into new county.
  • Wrote articles including "The Connecticut River."

New Jersey Magazine, Morris, NJ
Editorial Intern, Summer 1991

  • Developed fact-checking system for increased speed and accuracy.
  • Wrote pieces including "Great Weekends in New Jersey."

College Literary Magazine
Senior Editor, 1991-92

  • Revived defunct college literary magazine.
  • Coordinated publicity and distribution, edited, directed graphic design.
References
Available upon request.

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