Resume Format for Summer Training
When applying for a summer training program for work or school, it is important to craft a strong resume to accompany your application. There is more than one way to format a resume; the correct format for you depends on your career and what will best highlight your experience and qualifications. However, most resumes for a summer training program should contain the same basic sections in a certain format.
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Objective
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Your objective is usually the first section under the header with your name and contact information. This should be one clear, concise sentence that explains who you are and why you are interested in participating in the summer training program. For example, an objective might state that a recent graduate with a degree in education is looking to obtain ESL certification through a summer training course to benefit his career in teaching English.
Education
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The first section following your objective is typically the education section. This section should be formatted in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent degree you earned. Include the type and subject matter of the degree (i.e. "bachelor's degree in creative writing"), the name of the school, and the month and year you graduated. Include any honors, such as "cum laude," you received as well. If you have received certification through other summer training programs, also include them in this section.
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Experience
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The work experience section usually follows education. List all of your previous jobs in reverse chronological order. If you are a student and haven't held a job yet, you can include internships or other non-paid activities that are related to the summer training program you are applying for. Include the name of your position, the company or organization, the dates you worked there, and a bullet point list of your responsibilities at the job.
Skills
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The skill section can be a good place for more inexperienced students to bulk up their resume. Consider all of the tasks you will be expected to perform in the summer training program and list any skills you have that might be related. Skills can include athletic, dance or musical ability, computer software proficiency, or more general abilities such as organizational, managerial or negotiating skills.
Other
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Most resume formats include at least one other section in addition to those listed above, and choosing one will depend what you feel will best accentuate your positive points as a summer training program candidate. If you are applying for a information technology summer training program and are a member of a society for engineers, include that in a "Professional Memberships" section. If you received an award for a tech project, create an "Awards and Honors" section and include it there.
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