You will include a “resume” of accomplishments with your registration. It is an organized way to submit your qualifications for rush. The letter writer may transfer this information to an online recommendation form, or she may use it within her original rec letter. Either way, a savvy PNM needs to present herself in the best possible light!
Resume 101- Helpful hints to prepare your resume for your packet
Make your name jump from the paper when someone looks at the resume. This doesn't mean using Curlz or some other decorative font, it means making your name bigger and bolder than the rest of the text.
Include your contact information. You need to be reached.
DO include your weighted & unweighted GPA and class rank. Most recommenders have to know this stuff (when they're filling out forms) so its better to include than to not.
Include your college and intended major. Just because you feel like you've told everyone in the world your plans for next year it doesn't mean your friend’s mom knows or remembers.
Keep your activities and involvement short and sweet. If it was a high school activity add the grades (9, 10, 11, 12) you were involved. If you've done it most of your life include the years to show your dedication.
DO include your leadership roles and when you held them. This is a big factor to many sororities.
If an activity is unfamiliar to most (i.e. "Spirit Task Force) give a brief description.
Community service is important. Do it, include it, love it.
For each category, start with the longest lasting, most involved activity, to the least. If they're all one year, go from newest to oldest.
Make your font readable. Don’t try cutesy fonts OR colors. Only use black.
Make your page easily navigable. Don't try to make it "artsy" or "different." Go top to bottom. It's easy to read and easy to figure out.
Try to make it one page. It's so much easier for everyone to not have to worry about losing a page. It also looks more complete if it fits on to one page. Play with font size and margins if you must.
Make your name jump from the paper when someone looks at the resume. This doesn't mean using Curlz or some other decorative font, it means making your name bigger and bolder than the rest of the text.
Include your contact information. You need to be reached.
DO include your weighted & unweighted GPA and class rank. Most recommenders have to know this stuff (when they're filling out forms) so its better to include than to not.
Include your college and intended major. Just because you feel like you've told everyone in the world your plans for next year it doesn't mean your friend’s mom knows or remembers.
Keep your activities and involvement short and sweet. If it was a high school activity add the grades (9, 10, 11, 12) you were involved. If you've done it most of your life include the years to show your dedication.
DO include your leadership roles and when you held them. This is a big factor to many sororities.
If an activity is unfamiliar to most (i.e. "Spirit Task Force) give a brief description.
Community service is important. Do it, include it, love it.
For each category, start with the longest lasting, most involved activity, to the least. If they're all one year, go from newest to oldest.
Make your font readable. Don’t try cutesy fonts OR colors. Only use black.
Make your page easily navigable. Don't try to make it "artsy" or "different." Go top to bottom. It's easy to read and easy to figure out.
Try to make it one page. It's so much easier for everyone to not have to worry about losing a page. It also looks more complete if it fits on to one page. Play with font size and margins if you must.
Sample Resume
Your Full Name
Address · Home Phone Number · Cell Phone Number · Email
Social Media links
Address · Home Phone Number · Cell Phone Number · Email
Social Media links
EDUCATION
Graduating High School [include address]:
Graduation Date:
Class Rank:
GPA [weighted and un-weighted]:
Dual Credit/AP Courses:
ACT/SAT Scores:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
College Attending:
Intended Major:
Mother: [Include married and maiden name, college, degree, and profession]
Father: [Include name, college, degree, and profession]
AWARDS, HONORS, AND LEADERSHIP ROLES
ACTIVITIES + INTERESTS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
EMPLOYMENT
GREEK AFFILIATIONS
Jane Doe, Mother: Delta Gamma, Pepperdine University
Jim Doe, Father: Delta Sigma Phi, North Carolina State
Jenna Doe, Sister: Delta Delta Delta, University of Oklahoma
Graduating High School [include address]:
Graduation Date:
Class Rank:
GPA [weighted and un-weighted]:
Dual Credit/AP Courses:
ACT/SAT Scores:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
College Attending:
Intended Major:
Mother: [Include married and maiden name, college, degree, and profession]
Father: [Include name, college, degree, and profession]
AWARDS, HONORS, AND LEADERSHIP ROLES
- National Honor Society--Served as historian (10)
- Honor Roll (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Cheerleading Captain--Developed routines and worked closely with coaches and administration to coordinate homecoming pep rally (12)
- Cheerleader of the Year--Honor awarded by school administration (12)
- UIL State Finalist--Finalist in Journalism category (10, 11)
ACTIVITIES + INTERESTS
- French Club (11, 12)
- Cheerleading (9-12)
- Yearbook (10, 11, 12)
- Church Youth Group (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Fashion Blogger
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Volunteer, “People for Paws” event--Raised awareness for animal adoption (12)
- Tutor at YMCA--Helped elementary students with homework after school (10, 11)
EMPLOYMENT
- Babysitter (5 years)
- J. Crew (11, 12)
GREEK AFFILIATIONS
Jane Doe, Mother: Delta Gamma, Pepperdine University
Jim Doe, Father: Delta Sigma Phi, North Carolina State
Jenna Doe, Sister: Delta Delta Delta, University of Oklahoma