Just whipped up my first resume in Photoshop, not sure if I did this correctly.

The formatting is fine, either way. It will mostly depend on the job to which you are applying. Social media consultant? Go with the first one. Research assistant? Go with the second.

Here's some food for thought:

  1. Why do you need a resume? What do you hope to accomplish? Most entry level, part-time jobs for a college student don't require a resume. On the other hand, if you are applying for an internship or something in your field, then you should include relevant college coursework (as it's about the only "experience" that you have in the field). Get a firm idea of what the employer wants and make sure that they see it.

  2. Drop the "Thank you". Unprofessional. Most times, when you submit a resume, you will include a cover letter. The cover letter is your narrative, an explanation of why you are a good fit for the job. You can include a "thank you for your time" in the closing paragraph.

  3. Drop the sentence fragments and awkward transitions. "As well as..." is not a sentence. "Keeping this in mind..." is awkward. This isn't to say that sentence fragments can't be used - they can be used if they enhance or punctuate your achievements. Grew sales by 35% is an effective sentence fragment. Proficient in MS Office products is an effective sentence fragment.

  4. Drop the use of "I". When you use "I", you turn your resume from a candid, unbiased summary into a biased, personal narrative.

  5. Commas, commas, commas! Superfluous commas and missing commas. Your college should have a career center or a writing center - be sure to have someone proofread the final version.

Most of all, don't get disheartened. Your resume is a living document, it will change constantly over your lifetime. It should be like an old friend, getting better with age. You'll be amazed at how much it changes between now and your graduation, not to mention all the years to follow.

Best of luck!

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