Pierce Snyder 2006 Resumes Fitness Prof

Résumés for Health/Fitness
Students and Professionals

by Patricia A. Pierce, Ph.D., FACSM, and John F. Snyder, M.Ed.
Learning Objective Strategies for Writing an Effective Résumé

The purpose of this article is to provide strategies for Before writing the first draft of the résumé, do a
writing an effective résumé and examples of four common systematic study of employers, careers, and job
types of Résumés for health/fitness students and descriptions in the health/fitness field. Read job
professionals. openings in a source such as exercisejobs.com
(http://www.exercisejobs.com/), review descriptions of
Key words: Résumé, Curriculum Vita, Professional internships, and explore job titles and descriptions in
Development, Career, Internship.
the Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://
www.bls.gov/oco/). An excellent online resource that
provides bullet statements describing most professional
A
current, well-written résumé is an essential positions is O*Net (http://online.onetcenter.org/).
document for all persons in the health/fitness field Click on ‘‘Find Occupations,’’ type in the occupational
including the student completing a health/fitness title in the key word search box, and then select an
major and applying for an internship; the new occupation from the list on the ‘‘Quick Search’’ page.
professional seeking that first job; the experienced The first section, ‘‘Tasks,’’ provides an excellent
professional changing jobs or finding additional example of well-written bullet statements. By utilizing
part-time employment; and the graduate student these resources, prospective applicants familiarize
pursuing a career in academia. Because the résumé is themselves with the appropriate language and key
used as a screening tool to identify qualified applicants words in the health/fitness field.
for an interview, an effective résumé is critical in the job The next step is to prepare a first draft by writing
search process. Furthermore, the résumé may also be knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments related
required for submitting presentations and publications, to health/fitness education and experience. This
running for offices or positions in professional information is then organized into categories such as
organizations, and demonstrating qualifications to education, certifications, and experiences. Determine
clients. the specific information that is of interest to employers
A résumé is an accurate account of educational and and integrate the content of the résumé with the
professional qualifications, accomplishments, and requirements of employers. When writing about
experiences (1). The health/fitness student or professional education and experiences, use action verbs that capture
should be always updating his or her knowledge and skills (Table 5), provide quantifiable information when
skills; therefore, the résumé, too, should be constantly possible, be specific about accomplishments, and use
updated to present the most recent information. Although the terminology in the field. Avoid providing
all résumés have many common characteristics, there are experiences that do not relate to the position and
significant differences among résumés written for personal information such as height, weight, marital
an internship, an entry-level professional job, a status, age, and religion.
professional job requiring experience, and a position After the first draft is completed, format the résumé
in academia. for good ‘‘scannability.’’ A résumé with good
The purpose of this article is to provide strategies ‘‘scannability’’ has an organized, consistent format and
for writing an effective résumé and information on four consists of key words or phrases appropriate in the
common types of résumés for health/fitness students and health/fitness field (2). Employers, human resource
professionals. Tables 1 to 4 summarize these four types professionals, or search committees usually receive
of résumés with suggested categories. numerous résumés for a position opening. They
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RÉSUMÉS FOR HEALTH/FITNESS STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS
Table 1. The Internship Résumé

For most students, the order and content of the internship résumé are as follows:
Objective—Include a brief statement written exclusively for a specific internship: ‘‘Seeking the exercise specialist internship
with XYZ Fitness Corporation for summer 2006.’’ A résumé for a job/internship fair, however, contains a general
statement such as ‘‘Seeking a health/fitness internship for summer 2006.’’ The remainder of the résumé must support
the objective.
Education—List higher education experience only, not high school, including the degree, major(s), minor(s), school
along with city and state, and expected date of graduation. This section also may include honoraries and other academic
honors including scholarships. GPA is often important to employers considering students seeking internships. A general
rule is to include the GPA if it is 3.0 (B average) or higher.
Academic Experience/Course Highlights—If related academic courses are particularly relevant, provide more details
about these courses. Describe two to three upper-level courses that provide hands-on experiences with bullet statements.
Do not list all courses.
Example: Fitness Assessment, Spring 2005
Proficiently administered various fitness assessments including skinfolds, hydrostatic weighing, and bike and treadmill
submaximal tests.
Certifications—This is an important category for health/fitness students. Obtaining a credible certification prior to
graduation demonstrates competence and commitment to the health/fitness field. For certifications, include name of
certifying agency, type of certification, date received, and whether it is current. For example, ACSM has four levels of
certification. Merely stating ACSM certified is not descriptive enough. Include the level of certification (e.g., ACSM
certified Personal Trainer or Health/Fitness Instructor). Examples of other pertinent certifications include CPR, First Aid
and Safety, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety Instructor.
Related or Volunteer Experience—Be specific and provide details about community service or hands-on experiences, paid
or volunteer, related to the objective.
Example: Fitness Specialist, University Fitness Center, Denver, CO, January 2004–May 2005
Provided orientations, fitness assessments, and exercise prescriptions for clients ages 17 to 68 years.
Activities, Research, or Professional Affiliations—These are other possible categories that may be included separately or as a
subtopic in the Education section. Activities related to the field of study may comprise memberships or offices in student
organizations or attendance at professional conferences. For Research, include the name, purpose, and length of the project
and specific responsibilities and also mention the faculty member or principal investigator. Professionally affiliated memberships
or student memberships in health/fitness organizations should be included to highlight early involvement in the field.
Additional Experience—Experiences not directly related to the objective should display desirable communication or
leadership skills or a strong work ethic. When describing an experience not directly related to the objective, specific job
duties are not important. Instead, concentrate on the skills developed such as excellent time management or customer
service skills. This section is included only if related experience is limited.
Example: Waitress, Joe’s Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2004–April 2005
Worked up to 35 hours per week while maintaining a full academic course load.
Note: GPA, grade point average.
often scan the résumé in 30 seconds or less before use bullet statements or short paragraphs instead of
making a decision whether to read it thoroughly long paragraphs
or to toss it away. Résumés that are given further are formatted in a consistent manner
consideration: contain a font that is easy to read such as 11- or 12-point
Times New Roman or Arial
have accurate, easy to find contact information
have plenty of white space between sections
including street and email address(es) and phone
numbers (Make sure that email addresses and phone have margins of one inch on each side as well as at the
answering machines are appropriate for professional top and bottom
use.) do not have any spelling and grammatical errors
have the most important, most recent information have page numbers if it is longer than one page (1 of 2,
listed first 2 of 3)
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are printed on quality paper using a laser or high not the résumé software, decides where to place
quality ink jet printer (Never prepare the résumé on a headings, bullets, and dates; what text to consistently
typewriter. A typed résumé instantly communicates bold or italicize; what size font to use; and where to
‘‘outdated’’ to the reader.) place page breaks on a multipage résumé.
do not include photos or other extraneous information. Before sending the résumé to employers, have it
Employers should not require a photo from a job critiqued by professionals. College career services
applicant, and a job applicant should never include a offices not only have information about résumés, they
photo on a résumé or send one with application also provide professional assistance for students and
materials. The rare exception to this rule is in modeling
alumni writing résumés and conducting a job search.
and the performing arts.
Another source for résumé advice is feedback from
There are several résumé writing software programs health/fitness professionals including professors and
and templates, including ‘‘Résumé Wizard,’’ in supervisors who hire employees. Professional résumé
Microsoft Word, which may help résumé writers writing services are available too if cost is not
organize experiences into categories. However, these an issue. Finally, bookstores have numerous resources
programs usually limit the creativity of the résumé about writing résumés. A recent search on the Barnes &
writer and provide only a few, canned formats as a Noble Web site (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/)
final product. Health/fitness students and professionals resulted in over 1,500 book titles with the key word
are strongly encouraged to develop a personalized, ‘‘résumés.’’ Included in this long list are the popular
finished résumé using Word, WordPerfect, or other resources of Résumés for Dummies (3), Résumés That
word processing software, which gives control of all Knock ‘Em Dead (4), The Adams Résumé Almanac (5),
formatting to the writer. This way the résumé writer, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Résumé (6).
Table 2. The Entry-Level Professional Résumé

The typical order and content of the entry-level professional résumé are as follows:
Objective—Include a brief statement written exclusively for a specific professional job: ‘‘Seeking the exercise physiologist
position with XYZ Hospital.’’
Education—This section shows a completed bachelor’s and/or master’s degree indicating the month and year of graduation
and school along with city and state. Include minors such as business, biology, psychology, or gerontology that support
the academic degree. Academic honors or awards should appear in this section and grade point average may be included
if it is 3.0 (B average) or higher.
Internship—Devise a detailed description of the duties and the accomplishments of the internship, which should be the
longest single entry of the résumé, and may stand alone or be combined with Related Experiences.
Example: Intern, Universal Racquet and Fitness Center, Seattle, WA, January–May 2005
Designed, implemented, and interpreted a satisfaction survey completed by 500 members; provided an oral presentation,
complete with Power Point slides and Excel charts, to upper management highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and
possible areas of improvement of the center.
Related Experience—Include detailed descriptions of health/fitness experiences that are relevant to the position stated in
the objective.
Additional Experience—Because education, certifications, the internship, and related experiences are the focal points of
this résumé, typically, this section, which covers experiences not in the health/fitness field, is not recommended.
Certifications—This is an essential section for all health/fitness professionals. Obtaining credible professional certifications
related to the position demonstrates knowledge in specific health/fitness areas. For certifications, include name of certifying
agency, specific type of certification, date received, and whether it is current. Include both specific health/fitness
certifications (e.g., American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer or National Strength and Conditioning Association,
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and general certifications (e.g., CPR and First Aid and Safety).
Research or Professional Affiliations—Participation in research may be appealing to prospective employers, particularly
if related to the position. For research, include the name, purpose, and length of the project and specific responsibilities.
Also mention the faculty member or principal investigator. Professional affiliations in health/fitness organizations should
be included to demonstrate involvement in the field.
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Table 3. The Experienced Professional Résumé

For most professionals, the order and content of the experienced professional résumé are as follows:
Objective—When writing the résumé for a specific job, include a brief statement identifying the job and employer.
Otherwise, eliminate this section.
Summary of Qualifications—Include three to five bullet statements that capture the salient qualifications offered to this
employer that are further supported by qualifications. This section provides an excellent introduction of the job applicant
to the reader and must be tailored to the job and employer. For example, if the job is in health/fitness management,
this section emphasizes health/fitness programming, facility management and equipment maintenance, training and
supervision of staff, marketing and promotion, member retention, and budgeting skills.
Example: Designed a membership recruitment program that increased membership by 20% and revenue by 15% during
the first year.
Professional Experience—Arrange this section with the most recent experience first. Provide details and quantify when
possible. For example, if the job included supervising employees, identify how many employees were supervised and their
job titles such as personal trainers, group fitness instructors, or front desk staff. If the job included managing a budget,
state the size of the budget.
Example: Fitness Director, Pro Fitness Center, Baltimore, MD, January 2002–May 2005
Trained and supervised five fitness specialists, three personal trainers, two front desk staff, and three group fitness
instructors.
Certifications—Employers expect credible health/fitness certifications, and they are often required for the position.
When identifying certifications, include the name of certifying agency, type of certification, date received, and whether
it is current. Include other pertinent certifications such as CPR, First Aid and Safety, and Water Safety Instructor if they
are related to the position.
Professional Affiliations—If the job applicant is actively involved with professional health/fitness associations, this section
precedes Education. Active involvement would include holding an office or serving on a committee. If the job applicant
is marginally involved or only a member of the organization, move this section down the page. Examples of affiliations
may include professional organizations such as ACSM or IDEA Association for Fitness Professionals, community
organizations such as the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society, or local health/fitness event planning
committees.
Education—Start with the most recent undergraduate and/or graduate study or continuing education. Research in progress
or completed is listed here. Although an excellent grade point average may appear on a résumé, employers are much
more concerned about professional experience rather than grades.
Internships and Related Experiences—There is no need to provide a separate section about internships and preprofessional,
related experiences. Eliminate Related Experiences; however, briefly list the internship under Education.
Most of the time, a résumé will be accompanied by a Four Types of Résumés for Health/Fitness
cover letter and reference page. The cover letter is an Students and Professionals
important marketing piece individualized to each Depending on the purpose of the résumé and the
employer. The cover letter should not replicate the experience of the health/fitness student or professional,
résumé, but it should provide additional information there are four general types of résumés: the internship
including knowledge of the employer and interest in résumé, the entry-level professional résumé,
the position and company or organization. The the experienced professional résumé, and the
reference page should consist of three to six references curriculum vita. More information about each
with their names, titles, work addresses, phone type of résumé is found in Tables 1 to 4. Additionally,
numbers, and email addresses. The best references an example of the internship résumé (Table 6) and
are professionals or professors who have knowledge the experienced professional résumé (Table 7) are
of one’s competence in the health/fitness field. Do provided.
not include neighbors, relatives, clergy, or other The internship résumé (Table 1) emphasizes
personal references. Both the cover letter and educational experiences and accomplishments. This
reference page should be prepared in the same résumé is one page and, at the most, two pages in
professional manner as the résumé. length. Do not fill a second page with ‘‘fluff.’’ If there
is not enough relevant material for at least one-half emphasizes experience first and then education and
of a second page, trim the résumé to one page. An demonstrates a proven record of professional
example of the internship résumé is shown in Table 6. accomplishments. Only include experience and
The entry-level professional résumé (Table 2) is activities related to the objective, specific position,
similar to the internship résumé with the biggest and employer. A Summary of Qualifications section is
differences being a detailed description of the appropriate for experienced professionals. This type
internship and an elimination of Academic Experience/ of résumé may be several pages long, depending on the
Course Highlights and Additional Experiences. In depth and breadth of professional, related experience.
preparing this type of résumé, research and know An example of the experienced professional résumé is
the employer and consider qualifications that would shown in Table 7.
be of value to the employer. Demonstrate a fit for The curriculum vita (Table 4), also referred to as CV
the position by integrating key words from the job or vitae, is a document similar to a résumé (7). Often
description and company mission statement into required for an academic position in research or
the résumé. This résumé is one page and, at the most, teaching, or acceptance into highly competitive graduate
two pages in length. programs, a CV is a comprehensive record of
Unlike the internship and entry-level professional accomplishments that emphasizes education and
résumé, the experienced professional résumé (Table 3) professional qualifications. Résumés and CVs share
Table 4. The Curriculum Vita

For most professionals, the order and content of the curriculum vita are as follows:
Education—Include all academic degrees, or expected completion date of degree in progress, and majors or areas of
specialization along with the name of institution, city, and state. The title of dissertation or theses along with the name of
advisor may also be provided.
Teaching and/or Research Experience—Arrange the most recent experience first and provide the job titles, dates, and
responsibilities. When applying for a new position, consider the type of job and research the mission, goals, and unique
qualities of the institution or organization and tailor this part of the CV to demonstrate skills and experience that match the
position. If the position is primarily a teaching position, identify teaching experience and specific courses taught, student
advisement and collaboration, and pedagogical training. If the position is research, highlight research experience, interests,
technical expertise, and grant writing experience.
Professional Licenses or Certifications—This section is essential, particularly in the health/fitness fields. For professionals in
fields such as athletic training and physical therapy, licensure is required for most positions. License number and state
in which the license was obtained should be provided. When identifying pertinent health/fitness certifications, include
name of certifying agency, specific type of certification, date received, and whether it is current.
Educational or Professional Honors or Awards—Include teaching or research awards, competitive scholarships and
fellowships. If these awards are not widely known in the field, provide a brief description of them.
Publications—This area is particularly important in academia. Identify publications such as abstracts, journal articles, books,
book chapters, or research reports by using the standard bibliographic form appropriate for the health/fitness field.
Differentiate between abstracts and journal articles and identify whether they are peer reviewed or invited. Avoid
listing too many publications that are ‘‘submitted’’ or ‘‘in preparation.’’ This form of ‘‘padding’’ the vita may negatively affect
credibility.
Presentations—This category may stand alone or be combined with publications. Use the format appropriate in the
health/fitness field and include locations and dates of conferences, and whether the conferences were state, regional,
national, or international.
Grants—List the name of grant, funding agency, date received, amount of funding, and a brief description of the project.
Research—Include completed and current research projects, specific involvement (e.g., principal investigator or research
assistant), and a brief description. For research in progress, provide the phase of the research process (e.g., pilot work,
collecting data, analyzing data, or manuscript preparation) and expected date of completion.
Professional Affiliations—Demonstrating professional involvement is appealing to prospective employers. List memberships
in national, regional, state, and local professional organizations and health/fitness-related committees. Include appointed
and elected positions and significant contributions.
Institutional or Community Service—List involvement on institutional committees including offices held, supervision
of student groups, or special academic projects, and appropriate and relevant volunteer and community work.
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Table 5. Action Verbs for Résumés

Creative Skills Communication Skills Financial Skills Helping Skills Management Skills
created addressed administered assessed chaired
customized collaborated analyzed advocated consolidated
designed convinced appraised coached coordinated
developed corresponded balanced demonstrated delegated
established edited budgeted diagnosed directed
initiated formulated calculated educated improved
instituted influenced forecasted guided increased
integrated mediated managed prevented organized
introduced negotiated reconciled resolved planned
revitalized promoted reduced supported recommended
solved publicized saved volunteered supervised
Organizational Skills Teaching Skills Technical Skills Research Skills More Words for
Accomplishments
charted counseled calculated discovered achieved
classified critiqued conserved examined completed
collected explained designed extracted earned
detailed focused installed gathered exceeded
implemented informed maintained graphed mastered
inspected individualized priced identified modified
monitored instructed programmed indexed pioneered
pinpointed motivated registered interpreted proposed
revamped prescribed remodeled measured spearheaded
structured trained standardized surveyed streamlined
verified tutored upgraded tabulated transformed
common characteristics but differ in content and getting to know professionals in the field. Networking
length (8, 9). Whereas a résumé tends to be brief, a CV helps people learn more about professional issues and
is inclusive. However, this presents a unique challenge topics in health/fitness while seeking opportunities to
of including enough depth to display qualifications, contribute to the profession. Just as there are
but not ‘‘padding’’ the CV with trivial instead of excellent résumé books in libraries and bookstores,
substantive information (10). For example, it there are also excellent resources that discuss
is not recommended to list many research projects networking and the complete job search process.
underway to mask the absence of publications, One such resource is What Color Is Your
presentations, and grants. There is no standard Parachute? (11).
length for a CV; however, a CV targeted to the
position and institution is most effective.
Keep in mind that the résumé or CV is only part
of the job search. The paperwork in a job search Conclusion
including the résumé, cover letter, and reference page All students and professionals in the health/fitness field
is designed to land a job applicant an interview, need a current résumé. Although résumés share many
not the job. The résumé is also an excellent supporting common characteristics, they do differ depending on
document in networking, which is the strategy of whether they are tailored for an internship, an entry-level
Table 6. Example of the Internship Résumé

Timothy Fitness
timothyfitness@aaau.edu
128 Pine Road Jackson, AZ 77777 Cell: (444) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship for the Summer 2006 in cardiac rehabilitation at Heart Hospital
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree: Kinesiology Expected August 2006
Minors: Gerontology and Psychology
Healthy University, Healthpoint, AZ
Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0
Dean’s List—All semesters
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Health and Fitness for the Older Adult—476 Fall 2005
Administered health and fitness assessments to 15 older adults
Observed and critiqued an older adult fitness class at Happy Meadows Retirement Facility
Researched and wrote a paper on the effects of aging and muscular strength
Clinical Exercise Testing—456 Spring 2005
Administered a 12-lead stress test and monitored exercise heart rate and blood pressure
Identified normal rhythms and various dysrhythmias from a rhythm strip and 12-lead ECG, and explained the clinical
significance
CERTIFICATIONS
American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer May 2004–present
CPR and First Aid and Safety May 2005
ACTIVITIES
Exercise Science Association, Healthy University
Member and Fundraising Chairperson September 2003–present
Served on the executive committee that recruited speakers for monthly meetings
Organized and supervised club fundraising events totaling $3,000 each year
Collegiate Athletics, Healthy University
Varsity Swim Team Member August 2002–March 2006
Devoted 20 hours a week to training and competing
Selected as co-captain senior year
Earned All-American Scholar Athlete Award, 2003–2006
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Valley View Retirement Home
Waiter January 2003–present
Worked 10 hours per week in addition to academics and athletics
Developed excellent interpersonal skills with older adults
professional job, an experienced professional job, or can design an effective résumé that is an integral part
an academic position. By using the strategies suggested in achieving career goals and documenting professional
in this article, health/fitness students and professionals development.
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Table 7. Example of the Experienced Professional Résumé

Mary Hart
200 Oaks Drive Home#: (333) 555–9999
Sunny Beach FL 78000 E-mail: maryhart@blue.com Cell#: (444) 222–6666
Seeking the position of Director of Fitness at Lakeview Wellness Center
Summary of Qualifications
Experienced in health/fitness management including supervision of employees, facility and equipment maintenance,
membership, health/fitness programming, and budgeting
Excellent knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of exercise, health, and wellness programming, group fitness,
and personal training
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
Professional Experience
Wellness Coordinator July 2003–present
Sunny Days Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, Sunny, FL
Manage daily operations of 8000 square foot wellness center including maintenance of 150 350 indoor heated pool. Train,
supervise, and evaluate (with quarterly performance reports) three fitness specialists, two personal trainers, 10 group fitness
instructors, and five lifeguards. Manage and direct $75,000 budget. Interact daily with members including exercise testing
and prescription utilizing ACSM guidelines and fitness consultation. Design and implement incentive programs to foster a
noncompetitive, supportive, and enjoyable wellness experience for all members. Organize and maintain membership
records for approximately 500 members.
Fitness Specialist June 2001–July 2003
Healthy Concepts Fitness Center, Lake View, FL
Supervised day-to-day operations of a fully equipped fitness center, including monthly and annual reporting on facility
statistics, equipment maintenance, and emergency drills. Performed and interpreted fitness assessments, developed and
monitored exercise programs, and provided personal training to members. Taught various group exercise classes including
step, boot camp, and yoga. Coordinated health promotion programs, seminars, and health screenings utilizing community
and professional resources. Created informational bulletin boards and marketing materials to educate members on health
and wellness issues. Interacted with members to provide encouragement, education, and motivation to practice healthy
lifestyle behaviors.
Certifications
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructor1 June 2003–present
American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor May 2000–present
Adult CPR/AED (American Red Cross) Current
First Aid and Safety (American Red Cross) Current
Professional Affiliations
American College of Sports Medicine, Member 2002–present
IDEA—Association for Fitness Professionals, Member 2001–present
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Member 2001–present
Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Stony University, Rock, NC
Cumulative QPA: 3.9/4.0
Summa cum laude
Intern January 2003–June 2003
Computer Progress Corporation, Cityville, NC
Successfully completed a 400-hour internship in a corporate wellness center with 1,000 employees.
Patricia A. Pierce, Ph.D., FACSM, is an 4. Yates, M. Résumés That Knock ‘em Dead. Cincinnati, OH: Adams
Media Corporation, 2004.
associate professor in the Department of
Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences at 5. Wallace, R. Adams Résumé Almanac. Cincinnati, OH: Adams
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Slippery Rock University where she serves
as the Undergraduate Exercise Science 6. Ireland, S. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Résumé. Indianapolis,
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teaches a variety of classes in the B.S. in 7. Hansen, R.S. Preparing a curriculum vita. Available at http://
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Accessed November 27, 2005.
John F. Snyder, M.Ed., is the associate director
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Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Condensed Version and
Bottom Line
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Learning Objective Strategies for Writing an Effective Résumé

Table 1. The Internship Résumé

Table 2. The Entry-Level Professional Résumé

Table 3. The Experienced Professional Résumé

Table 4. The Curriculum Vita

Table 5. Action Verbs for Résumés

Table 6. Example of the Internship Résumé

Table 7. Example of the Experienced Professional Résumé

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