Collection of resume guides, tips, handouts and examples for undergraduate students.

1. Career Center
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Undergraduate Student
Resume Collection

2. Index
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Resume Writing
Resume Tips and Improving Verbs
Action Verb List (to highlight your accomplishments)
Transferable Skills
Example Accomplishment Statements
Quick Comparison: CV vs. Resume
Resume Before and After
Resume Samples

3. Career Center
Search Strategically
Resume Writing
The resume serves as an introduction that tells the story of how your past
experiences and accomplishments have prepared you for a specific next step.
It is tempting to jump to the resume as the first
step when kicking off your search process. This will
present you with challenges because the resume is a
culminating effort, not a first step. Synthesizing your
experiences and accomplishments into short and
impactful statements requires complex thinking. If
you’re struggling with crafting your resume, reach out
to us for help.
A successful resume will pique enough confidence
and curiosity about you to secure an interview.
The purpose of your resume is to answer two key
questions for readers:
• What are you capable of and what do you
know?
• How well suited are you for the role that is
being filled?
A carefully constructed, well-edited and focused
resume will create a compelling description of your
patterns of qualities, skills and accomplishments in
response to these underlying questions.
5 Tips
for a Successful Resume
1. Think creatively
about experience.
Your meaningful accomplishments will come from
across a variety of endeavors in your life. Consider
businesses you’ve run, projects that you complete,
longstanding hobbies and pursuits, contributions you
have made or other defining experiences in your life.
All of these can be aspects of your resume.
2. Format your resume with
first things first.
The top and left side of your resume are the most
valuable spaces when someone is visually scanning
the page and forming a first impression. Use the first
section heading strategically to ensure that your most
compelling experiences are at the top of the page. To
start each bullet, thoughtfully choose verbs that are
precisely descriptive of your actions. Order the bullets
so that the most compelling comes first.
3. Illustrate your
patterns of success.
Showcase the skills you have developed through
experience; what you have learned in the classroom
or other points of exposure; positive qualities you will
bring to the work; and a mastery of the language and
culture of the realms to which you apply.
4. Articulate the impact of
your contributions.
Highlight accomplishments and include measures
of your success wherever possible. Use individual
resume bullets to highlight your outcomes in ways
that will resonate with the readers’ point of view.
For example, use measurable, quantified results for a
bottom-line-driven industry.
5. Write multiple resumes if
you have multiple interests.
Your varied interests may require equally varied
presentations of you at your best. For different
industries or roles, change the categories, order and
descriptions of different experiences to ensure that
unique readers of your resume recognize right away
that you excel in areas that are meaningful to them.
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4. FULLNAME
BIG&BOLD
Address
Best
Phone
Number
Best
Email
Address
Education
Duke
University
Durham,
NC
Your
Degree
Graduation
Month
and
Year
• What
have
been
your
meaningful
educational
accomplishments
while
at
Duke?
• Include
highlights-­‐
you
don’t
have
to
be
comprehensive.
• Consider
GPA,
honors,
study
abroad,
thesis,
projects,
research,
relevant
courses,
or
other
components
Other
Universities
Location
Degree
or
Program
Dates
of
Study
• What
were
the
main
benefits
to
you
inside
and
out
of
the
classroom?
High
School
Location
Degree,
GPA,
or
other
characteristics
Dates
of
Study
• What
were
your
primary
accomplishments,
educationally?
Specific
Experience
Category
#1
Interesting
Job
Location
Role
Dates
• Bullets
include
an
active
and
specific
verb
that
describes
this
contribution,
learning,
skills
or
outcome,
and
details
and
data
that
make
it
tangible.
• Prioritize,
with
the
most
important
and
relevant
bullets
first.
• Use
concise
and
clear
language
and
industry-­‐specific
language
only
if
applying
to
that
industry.
Student
Organization
Location
Current
Role
Dates
• Write
about
being
elected
(what
for!)
or
ways
you
contribute
more
over
time.
Earlier
Role
Dates
• Include
a
variety
of
experiences
and
contributions;
no
need
to
replicate
information
in
similar
roles.
However,
repeating
something
and
presenting
it
in
a
new
way
can
serve
as
an
enhancement.
Specific
Experience
Category
#2
Internship
Location
Role
Dates
• The
number
of
bullets
under
each
experience
does
not
need
to
be
consistent.
However,
the
space
that
something
takes
on
the
resume
does
give
a
sense
of
its
level
of
importance.
Specific
Experience
Category
#3
Independent
Project
Location
Role
Dates
• Describe
your
initiative,
managing
a
huge
endeavor,
overcoming
obstacles,
getting
support
from
others,
and
other
challenges
you
overcame
when
managing
something
new!
Skills
Language:
Computer:
Lab:
Interests
Highlight
unique
aspects
of
your
background,
personality,
or
attention
to
professional
topics.
No need to add a line about
references being available.
This has been seen on
resumes, historically, but is no
longer expected. Save that
space for interesting content.
Someone may have to mail
you documents or have
your address for official
correspondence. Keep
your address simple. Only
include multiple addresses
if necessary.
This can include major,
minor, certificates,
specializations, or other
degree components.
You can use this section to
feature your study abroad
experiences.
A high school section is
most used by first and
second year undergrads or
those who attended schools
with a large or passionate
network of alumni.
Think creatively about how
you design your categories.
This is an opportunity to
bring attention to patterns in
your interests or skills. Look
at example resumes for ideas
but two general categories
could be common type of
organization, e.g., Media
Experience or function, e.g.
Research Experience.
Use a skills section to
bring added attention to
RELEVANT skills. Be sure
these skills are evident
throughout your resume
as well.
e.g. researcher, founder,
volunteer, consultant
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The CV: What Do I Need to Know?
Internationally, the terms curriculum vitae, CV and resume may be used interchangeably.
However, in the context of academic or research-based work, a CV refers to a document
with very specific content and organization detailing the research, teaching and
administrative expertise required. While a common application document for those with
a Ph.D., undergraduate students most commonly need a resume.
Resume Writing - cont.

5. Resume Tips and Improving Verbs
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Structure
• Use the active rather than passive voice.
• Begin with a strong, active verb that best represents what you contributed.
• Use present tense for current activities and past tense for past activities.
• Avoid the phrases “responsible for” or “duties include.”
• Prioritize sections based on most relevant information first.
• Write section headings based on tailoring them to the position. For example, “Work Experience”
becomes “Research Experience,” while another section could be
“Additional Employment Experience.”
• Within your bullets, organize these descriptors so that the most relevant appear first.
Formatting
• Maintain sufficient white space to make it easily readable and uncluttered, while still including
thorough descriptions of your experiences.
• Be consistent with styling and formatting throughout all sections of the resume as you use bold,
CAPS, italics, and underlining.
• Place important information toward the top of the document, because HR managers often scan
resumes quickly. These sections include Education, Relevant Experience, and/or
Leadership Experience.
• Each section should be organized in reverse chronological order.
• Use a readable font, such as Cambria, Calibri, Times New Roman, Garamond, or Arial.
• Font should be size 10, 11, or 12 point and easy to read.
• Your name should be 16+ font size, in bold, and NOT in caps.
• Margins should be in the range of .5” to 1” on all four sides.
• Use numbers instead of writing them out, for example, use 5 instead of five.
• Use black ink.
• Don’t include tables to organize the document.
• Avoid personal pronouns in the resume.
• Don’t use full sentences or paragraphs to describe your experiences.
General Tips
• Keep your resume to 1 page in length.
• Proofread to avoid spelling or grammatical errors.
• Include the GPA if it is a 3.0 or above.
• Coursework must be relevant to the position. Irrelevant courses or standard courses expected of a
student with the stated major should not be listed.
• Evaluate your language skills honestly, using words such as “beginner,” “intermediate,” “advanced,”
or “native proficiency.” You can separate your experience between written and
conversational aptitude.
• Technical skills should include your level of proficiency with language such as “proficient in”
and “familiar with.”
• A photo is not recommended on a resume. For LinkedIn profiles, a photo of you in professional
attire is common.
• If printing the document, use white or ivory resume paper.
• References should be on a separate page, so don’t make them a part of the resume. Do repeat your
contact information at the top of the reference page.

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Improving Your Active Verbs
Good Better Best
Worked Contributed Improved
Did Performed Produced
Responsible for Managed Spearheaded
Attended Participated Orchestrated
Saw Observed Analyzed
Learned Gained Experience Implemented
Tried Tested Developed
For more information on resumes, see the Duke Career Center SlideShare account at
http://www.slideshare.net/DukeCareers/tag/resume
Resume Tips and Improving Verbs - cont.

7. Team Skills
accelerated
accompanied
added
advocated
aided
appraised
augmented
broadened
combined
completed
composed
condensed
contributed
decreased
delivered
demonstrated
devoted
disclosed
doubled
eased
eliminated
enforced
forecasted
found
grouped
inspired
issued
joined
lobbied
marketed
narrated
negotiated
orchestrated
pioneered
procured
produced
recruited
regulated
reinforced
researched
resolved
revamped
spearheaded
structured
substituted
suggested
targeted
tripled
uncovered
widened
Verbs to Highlight Your Accomplishments
Teaching Skills
adapted
advised
ascertained
arbitrated
capitalized
closed
co-authored
communicated
coordinated
consulted
corrected
counseled
developed
devised
enabled
encouraged
exercised
explained
facilitated
focused
guided
inaugurated
increased
informed
initiated
instructed
lectured
led
litigated
offered
patterned
penalized
permitted
presented
persuaded
raised
ranked
rated
related
retained
selected
separated
served
standardized
stimulated
studied
taught
tested
transported
updated
used
viewed
Project Skills
accomplished
activated
adopted
allocated
anticipated
asked
balanced
bargained
challenged
committed
compared
conferred
consolidated
constructed
decentralized
designated
determined
diagrammed
earned
endorsed
estimated
exchanged
formed
framed
fulfilled
handled
instigated
interfaced
lightened
mapped
motivated
offset
phased out
pinpointed
proposed
proved
rectified
reduced
referred
requested
responded
restructured
salvaged
streamlined
strengthened
superseded
supplied
traded
transferred
visited
Creative Skills
acted
amplified
attracted
conceptualized
counted
created
cultivated
cut
described
directed
distinguished
established
extrapolated
fashioned
founded
formalized
granted
influenced
innovated
illustrated
instituted
instilled
insured
introduced
invented
launched
measured
merchandised
modernized
modified
originated
performed
planned
profiled
publicized
redesigned
refined
reorganized
replaced
reported
revitalized
segmented
settled
shaped
shortened
sold
tightened
traced
traveled
treated
utilized
valued
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8. Administrative Skills
administered
advanced
advertised
approached
arranged
authorized
budgeted
cataloged
chaired
charted
classified
collected
compiled
contrived
corresponded
deferred
delegated
dispatched
documented
executed
governed
hired
implemented
inspected
managed
monitored
operated
organized
generated
moderated
obtained
ordered
oversaw
prepared
presided
processed
promoted
purchased
recommended
recorded
represented
retrieved
scheduled
screened
secured
serviced
specified
staffed
stressed
supervised
supported
systematized
tabulated
transformed
translated
validated
welcomed
Analytical Skills
achieved
acquired
adjusted
amended
appointed
assumed
attained
borrowed
bought
circulated
cleared
commissioned
conceived
contrasted
convinced
decided
defined
distributed
diversified
divested
edited
engaged
enlarged
enriched
fit
furnished
gained
hosted
illuminated
improved
improvised
inquired
invited
judged
liquidated
localized
maximized
mediated
minimized
moved
opened
oriented
perceived
prevented
published
pursued
quantified
quoted
regained
reinstated
spread
stabilized
testified
undertook
united
verified
won
Technical Skills
acclimated
addressed
assembled
assessed
automated
built
calculated
captured
centralized
computed
contracted
converted
depreciated
designed
displayed
drafted
engineered
expanded
expedited
extended
functioned
gauged
installed
involved
isolated
maintained
merged
multiplied
overhauled
passed
prioritized
programmed
prompted
provided
reconciled
recovered
rehabilitated
remodeled
repaired
remedied
renegotiated
restored
resulted
signed
simplified
solved
speculated
substantiated
synchronized
terminated
trained
upgraded
verified
weighed
Research Skills
adhered
admitted
altered
analyzed
assisted
audited
authored
canvassed
carried out
clarified
cold called
collaborated
concluded
conducted
controlled
critiqued
discovered
elected
evaluated
examined
extracted
fielded
formulated
gathered
identified
indoctrinated
interpreted
interviewed
invested
investigated
modeled
noticed
observed
participated
polled
probed
projected
rejected
revealed
reviewed
revised
reversed
routed
rewarded
staged
submitted
summarized
surpassed
surveyed
synthesized
tailored
unified
witnessed
wrote
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Verbs to Highlight Your Accoplishments - cont.

9. Transferable Skills
As you begin your job search or consider careers that would be right for you, it is important to know what
you are good at and what you enjoy doing. Over the years you have developed many skills from
coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, jobs and your total life experiences. If you’ve
researched, written, edited and presented papers for classes, you’ve used skills that are not limited to any
one academic discipline or knowledge area but are transferable to many occupations.
What Skills and Qualities Are Important to Employers?
According to the 2012 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook Survey, the top
10 qualities/skills employers seek are transferable skills.
1. Verbal communication skills 6. Problem-solving skills
2. Strong work ethic 7. Written communication skills
3. Teamwork skills (works well with others) 8. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)
4. Analytical skills 9. Computer skills
5. Initiative 10. Flexibility/adaptability
Your Ten Most Preferred Skills Brief Example of How You’ve Used Each Skill
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Communication
Exchange, transmission and
expression of knowledge and ideas
¨¨ speaking effectively
¨¨ writing
¨¨ listening attentively
¨¨ expressing ideas
¨¨ facilitating discussion
¨¨ providing appropriate feedback
¨¨ negotiating
¨¨ perceiving nonverbal messages
¨¨ persuading
¨¨ describing feelings
¨¨ interviewing
¨¨ editing
¨¨ summarizing
¨¨ promoting
¨¨ working in a team
¨¨ making presentations
¨¨ thinking on one’s feet
¨¨ dealing with public
Organization, Management
Direct and guide a group in
completing tasks and attaining goals
¨¨ initiating new ideas
¨¨ making decisions
¨¨ leading
¨¨ solving problems
¨¨ meeting deadlines
¨¨ supervising
¨¨ motivating
¨¨ coordinating tasks
¨¨ assuming responsibility
¨¨ setting priorities
¨¨ teaching
¨¨ interpreting policy
¨¨ mediating
¨¨ recruiting
¨¨ resolving conflict
¨¨ organizing
¨¨ determining policy
¨¨ giving directions
Research & Planning
The search for specific knowledge
¨¨ setting goals
¨¨ analyzing ideas
¨¨ analyzing data
¨¨ defining needs
¨¨ investigating
¨¨ extracting important information
¨¨ gathering information
¨¨ formulating hypotheses
¨¨ calculating and comparing
¨¨ developing theory
¨¨ observing
¨¨ identifying resources
¨¨ outlining
¨¨ critical thinking
¨¨ predicting and forecasting
¨¨ conceptualizing
Human Relations
Attend to the social, physical or
mental needs of people
¨¨ counseling
¨¨ advocating
¨¨ coaching
¨¨ providing care
¨¨ conveying feelings
¨¨ empathizing
¨¨ interpersonal skills
¨¨ facilitating group process
¨¨ active listening
¨¨ motivating
¨¨ developing rapport
¨¨ persuading others
¨¨ being patient
Design & Problem Solving
Imagine the future, develop a process
for creating it
¨¨ anticipating problems
¨¨ creating images
¨¨ designing programs
¨¨ displaying
¨¨ brainstorming new ideas
¨¨ improvising
¨¨ composing
¨¨ thinking visually
¨¨ anticipating consequences of action
¨¨ conceptualizing
¨¨ creating innovative solutions
¨¨ defining problems
¨¨ identifying possible causes
¨¨ multitasking
Take Stock of Your Transferable Skills
Review the lists in the following 5 categories and mark all the skills you have. Then go back and circle the
10 underlined skills you would enjoy using most. Write these top 10 skills in the spaces provided under
“Ten Most Preferred Skills” and write a brief example of how you have demonstrated each skill in a job,
class, internship, or extracurricular activity. This will help as you consider career options and as you
prepare for a job search and interviews.
Transferable Skills - cont.

11. Example Accomplishment Statements
DukeEngage Intern, Austin Foundation, Seattle, WA Summer 2010
• Created and implemented new program to encourage females to focus on positive life behaviors
• Developed and implemented curricula for 8-week fitness programs for underprivileged youth
• Collaborated with community festivals to improve the Foundation’s visibility and outreach efforts.
Energy Transfer Summer 2011
Intern: Management (CEO)
• Participated in weekly management meetings discussing company logistics, including distribution
issues, reservoir negotiations, and potential mergers and financial opportunities
• Coordinated preliminary research & negotiations for a .9 MW solar plant in southwest Texas
• Aided in the initial planning for a 40MW utility scale wind farm in Central America
Unitarian Universalist Youth Conference, Star Island, NH, Women’s Group Leader Summer 2009
• Organized 100-member youth conference on an island 7 miles off the mainland
• Strengthened staff-participant interaction through mentorship and outreach efforts
Duke University, Division 1 NCAA Football July 2008-Present
• Full Scholarship; 3 year letter winner; 3 year starter
• Dedicated 30 hours/week including weight training, practice, conditioning, film study, & meetings
• Frequently organize and set up extra player meetings and workouts
• Participated in team building exercises
Service Opportunities in Leadership, Hart Leadership Program Spring 2011 – Spring 2012
• Participated in 12-month program combining academics, service, and leadership training
• Awarded $4,000 grant to conduct research on HIV/AIDS perception in Honduras
• Taught HIV/AIDS education to classes of 30-40 children ages 8-20 to increase youth population
knowledge to reduce region’s high infection rate
Council for Children’s Rights, DukeEngage, Intern, Charlotte, NC June – August 2012
• Researched legislative and policy issues to find solutions to chronic problems facing local youth
• Wrote policy briefs and performed research for projects revolving around school readiness, juvenile
jurisdiction, and total amount of money spent on children annually in Mecklenburg County
• Tracked legislation moving through the North Carolina General Assembly
• Observed court hearings to better understand experiences of children in the criminal justice system
Chi Psi Fraternity- Durham, NC, Co-Social Chair 2008-2010
• Organized 2010 Chi-Psi Annual Formal at the Hilton in Durham for 80 guests
• Won Scholarship Award in 2009, given to one member of the fraternity who has excelled in and
shown dedication to academics
• Captained Chi Psi’s dodge ball, soccer, and softball intramural teams
Teacher, Breakthrough Collaborative – New Orleans, LA Summer 2011
• Taught 40 high-potential middle school students from low-income areas of New Orleans
• Designed courses in Science, Engineering, and Dance
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Additional Accomplishment Statement Examples
Editor of School Newspaper
Instead of “edited school paper,” try:
• Researched, wrote, and collected photographs for 20 stories per semester, including 10 pieces
for online edition
• Succeeded in meeting competing deadlines, which required high attention to detail
• Located and edited inconsistencies before press release dates
Office Assistant
Instead of “answer phones, schedule appointments, fax papers,” try:
• Interact with diverse array of clients, colleagues, and external partners to schedule meetings,
organize logistics, and make travel arrangements
• Communicate verbally and in writing with numerous stakeholders
• Trained 2 additional interns regarding office policies and procedures
Waiter/Waitress
Instead of “waited tables at Italian restaurant,” try:
• Prioritized and managed simultaneous responsibilities
• Acted as a restaurant sales representative, selling add-ons to achieve one of the highest
per-night sales averages
• Built a loyal base of regular customers
Research Assistant
Instead of “Worked on a project titled, ‘Calcium influx in the innate immune response mediated by Toll-
like receptors,’” try:
• Collected data on 5 different biomarkers and evaluated their effectiveness
• Managed and updated databases on a weekly basis
• Collaborated with 4 team members to achieve project goals
Example Accomplishment Statements - cont.

13. Quick Comparison: CV vs. Resume
CV Resume
Goal • To obtain an academic position or grant • To obtain a non-academic job
Audience
• Fellow academics • Potential non-academic employers
• Networking contacts
Structure
• Text-rich, narrative style • Minimal text supported by
achievement-oriented bullets
Content
• Complete history of your academic pursuits,
including academic research, teaching,
awards, and service
• Tailored to highlight your fit with a
specific job/ department/ institution
• OR
• Tailored to highlight your ability to
conduct research aligning with
funding agency needs
• Snapshot of your most relevant skills and experience
• Tailored to highlight your fit with a specific job/ firm/ industry
Length
• Flexible; as long as neccesary to tell
your story
• Typically 3-4 pages for doctoral
candidates
• Typically 1-3 pages for master’s
candidates
• Limited to 2 pages
• Typically 2 pages for doctoral
candidates
• Typically 1 page for master’s
candidates
Unnecessary
Info
• Activities outside of the core academic
pursuits of research, teaching, and
service
• Anything not relevant to the role/ function/ industry for which you
are applying; e.g., unabridged lists of publications, presentations,
conferences attended, courses taught
• Career objective
• Personal statement
• References
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Resume Before and After
BEFO
R
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Lucia
T.
Rodriguez
206
North
Duke
Street,
Apt.
000

Durham,
NC
24700
(222)
333-­‐4444
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lucia.rodriguez@duke.edu
EDUCATION
Duke
University,
Durham,
NC
May
2010
Political
Science
Major,
Economics
Minor,
Ethics
Certificate
GPA:
3.367
Deans’
List
(Spring
2009)
WORK
EXPERIENCE
June
–
Aug
2009
International
Institute
for
Conflict
Prevention
and
Resolution,
Intern,
New
York,
NY
• Published
articles
on
CPR
website
• Interviewed
party
counsel
for
evaluations
of
concluded
meditation
and
arbitration
proceedings
researched
and
complied
exhaustive
content
for
new
webpage
profiling
ADR
in
Africa
May
–
Aug
2008
Hague
Institute
for
the
Internationalization
of
Law,
Intern,
The
Hague,
Netherlands
• Designed
and
completed
independent
research
project
to
identify
and
list
all
references
to
court
decisions
from
foreign
jurisdictions
in
U.S.
Supreme
Court
decisions
in
past
20
years.
Results
included
in
conference
materials
in
annual
conference
on
“The
Changing
Role
of
Highest
Courts
in
an
Internationalizing
World”
• Contributed
to
collective
effort
to
improve
and
finalize
substantive
texts
which
framed
conference
discourse
• Regularly
edited
and
proofread
papers
and
speeches
produced
by
HiiL
affiliates
• Drafted
conference
correspondence
and
promotional
materials
• Rapporteur
and
participated
at
HiiL’s
2008
annual
conference,
HAC’s
2008
annual
conference,
HiiL
seminars
Sept
–
Oct
2005
Fowler,
Measle
and
Bell,
LLP,
Intern,
Lexington,
KY
• Shadowed
bankruptcy
attorneys,
district
court
judge,
mediator
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
May
–
Dec
2007
WISER
(Women’s
Institute
For
Secondary
Education
Research)
Microfinance
/
Economics
Research
Team,
Muhuru
Bay,
Kenya;
Durham,
NC
• Designed
56-­‐question
survey
on
household
economic
habits,
a
poverty
and
needs-­‐assessment
tool
as
baseline
economic
data
for
Muhuru
Bay
Community
(IRB
approved)
• Administered
survey
independently
to
200
households,
biking
across
Muhuru
Bay
region
with
translator
Aug
2007
–
2009
Duke
University
Board
of
Trustee,
Undergraduate
Affairs
Committee,
Ex-­Officio
Member
• Contribute
as
full
voting
committee
member
in
quarterly
meetings
• Research
and
interview
students
on
pertinent
issues
beforehand
to
present
a
nuanced,
informed
perspective
Aug
2008
–
Present
Duke
University
Chronicle,
Editorial
Board
Member,
Durham,
NC
• Contribute
opinions
to
&
regularly
write
the
daily
editorial
in
Duke’s
independent
student
newspaper
May
2007
–
2008
Duke
Student
Government,
Vice
President
of
Student
Affairs,
Durham,
NC
• Negotiated
multiple
university
fund
allocations
for
campus
projects;
$100,000
ZipCars
program
design
and
proposal,
and
presented
proposal
to
senior
University
administrators
• Managed
eleven-­‐member
DSG
Standing
Committee
on
Student
Affairs
to
ensure
each
had
a
substantive
project
and
was
making
progress
towards
completing
it
• Presented
updates
and
power-­‐point
reports
regularly
to
DSG
General
Assembly
detailing
lobbying
efforts
June
2007
–
Present
Duke
Women’s
Mentoring
Network,
Co-­Founder,
Durham,
NC
• Researched
mentoring
models,
developed
program
design,
wrote
detailed
memo
and
presented
proposal
to
senior
University
administrators
• Negotiated
$12,000
annual
funding
from
Division
of
Student
Affairs;
secured
Women’s
Center
partnership
Aug
2007
–
2008
President’s
Council
on
Woman,
Undergraduate
Member,
Durham,
NC
• Selected
as
undergraduate
representative
to
advisory
council
to
University
President
regarding
gender
issues
SCHOLASTIC
HONORS
Aug
–
Dec
2008
Advanced
Research
Independent
Study,
Durham,
NC
• Completing
quantitative
(using
STATA)
and
qualitative
analysis
of
original
dataset
on
judicial
recourse
to
foreign
law
in
73
U.S.
Supreme
Court
decisions
over
the
past
20
years
Spring
2007
Eruditio
–
Duke
University’s
undergraduate
Humanities
Journal,
Durham,
NC
• Published
research
paper
entitled:
“Globalizing
Jurisprudence:
The
Use
of
Foreign
Authority
in
Domestic
Constitutional
Interpretation”
Oct
2006
–
Present
Baldwin
Scholars
Program,
Baldwin
Scholar,
Durham,
NC
• Selected
as
on
of
the
18
women
from
Class
of
2010
for
Duke
University’s
only
women’s
leadership
program

15. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Resume Before and After - cont.
AFTER
Lucia
T.
Rodriguez
206
North
Duke
Street,
Apt.
000

Durham,
NC
24700
(999)
333-­‐4444

lucia.rodriguez@duke.edu
EDUCATION
Duke
University,
Durham,
NC
May
2011
Political
Science
Major,
Economics
Minor,
Ethics
Certificate
GPA:
3.367
Deans’
List
(Spring
2009)
WRITING
&
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
Duke
Women’s
Mentoring
Network,
Co-­Founder,
Durham,
NC
June
2007
–
Present
• Researched
mentoring
models,
developed
program
design,
wrote
detailed
memo
and
presented
proposal
to
senior
University
administrators
• Negotiated
$12,000
annual
funding
from
Division
of
Student
Affairs;
secured
Women’s
Center
partnership
Duke
University
Chronicle,
Editorial
Board
Member,
Durham,
NC
Aug
2008
–
Present
• Contribute
opinions
to
&
regularly
write
the
daily
editorial
in
Duke’s
independent
student
newspaper
International
Institute
for
Conflict
Prevention
and
Resolution,
Intern,
New
York,
NY
June
–
Aug
2009
• Published
articles
on
CPR
website
• Interviewed
party
counsel
for
evaluations
of
concluded
meditation
and
arbitration
proceedings
researched
and
complied
exhaustive
content
for
new
webpage
profiling
ADR
in
Africa
Hague
Institute
for
the
Internationalization
of
Law,
Intern,
The
Hague,
Netherlands
May
–
Aug
2008
• Designed
and
completed
independent
research
project
to
identify
and
list
all
references
to
court
decisions
from
foreign
jurisdictions
in
U.S.
Supreme
Court
decisions
in
past
20
years.
Results
included
in
conference
materials
in
annual
conference
on
“The
Changing
Role
of
Highest
Courts
in
an
Internationalizing
World”
• Contributed
to
collective
effort
to
improve
and
finalize
substantive
texts
which
framed
conference
discourse
• Regularly
edited
and
proofread
papers
and
speeches
produced
by
HiiL
affiliates
• Drafted
conference
correspondence
and
promotional
materials
• Rapporteur
and
participated
at
HiiL’s
2008
annual
conference,
HAC’s
2008
annual
conference,
HiiL
seminars
WISER
(Women’s
Institute
For
Secondary
Education
Research)
Microfinance
/
Economics
Research
Team,
Muhuru
Bay,
Kenya;
Durham,
NC
May
–
Dec
2007
• Designed
56-­‐question
survey
on
household
economic
habits,
a
poverty
and
needs-­‐assessment
tool
as
baseline
economic
data
for
Muhuru
Bay
Community
(IRB
approved)
• Administered
survey
independently
to
200
households,
biking
across
Muhuru
Bay
region
with
translator
Fowler,
Measle
and
Bell,
LLP,
Intern,
Lexington,
KY
Sept
–
Oct
2005
• Shadowed
bankruptcy
attorneys,
district
court
judge,
mediator
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Duke
University
Board
of
Trustee,
Undergraduate
Affairs
Committee,
Ex-­Officio
Member
Aug
2007
–
Present
• Contribute
as
full
voting
committee
member
in
quarterly
meetings
• Research
and
interview
students
on
pertinent
issues
beforehand
to
present
a
nuanced,
informed
perspective
Duke
Student
Government,
Vice
President
of
Student
Affairs,
Durham,
NC
May
2007
–
2008
• Negotiated
multiple
university
fund
allocations
for
campus
projects;
$100,000
ZipCars
program
design
and
proposal,
and
presented
proposal
to
senior
University
administrators
• Managed
eleven-­‐member
DSG
Standing
Committee
on
Student
Affairs
to
ensure
each
had
a
substantive
project
and
was
making
progress
towards
completing
it
• Presented
updates
and
power-­‐point
reports
regularly
to
DSG
General
Assembly
detailing
lobbying
efforts
President’s
Council
on
Woman,
Undergraduate
Member,
Durham,
NC
Aug
2007
–
2008
• Selected
as
undergraduate
representative
to
advisory
council
to
University
President
regarding
gender
issues
SCHOLASTIC
HONORS
Baldwin
Scholars
Program,
Baldwin
Scholar,
Durham,
NC
Oct
2006
–
Present
• Selected
as
on
of
the
18
women
from
Class
of
2010
for
Duke
University’s
only
women’s
leadership
program
Advanced
Research
Independent
Study,
Durham,
NC
Aug
–
Dec
2008
• Completing
quantitative
(using
STATA)
and
qualitative
analysis
of
original
dataset
on
judicial
recourse
to
foreign
law
in
73
U.S.
Supreme
Court
decisions
over
the
past
20
years
Eruditio
–
Duke
University’s
undergraduate
Humanities
Journal,
Durham,
NC
Spring
2007
• Published
research
paper
entitled:
“Globalizing
Jurisprudence:
The
Use
of
Foreign
Authority
in
Domestic
Constitutional
Interpretation”

16. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: First Year Resume
Haley Smith
300 Wilson, 9999 Campus Drive haley.smith@duke.edu 1 Wellstone Drive
Box 92222, Durham, NC, 27708 (333) 129-3456 Saint Louis, MO 63124
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC
B.A. in English and Philosophy Minor: Spanish expected May 2014
• GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Computer Programming with Artificial Life, The Philosophy of Feminist Classics, Spanish Writing,
20th
Century American Literature
Watkins High School, Saint Louis, MO May 2010
• GPA: 4.0/4.0
HONORS/AWARDS
Duke University Dean’s List with Distinction, Durham, NC Fall 2010
Mu Alpha Theta Club, Watkins High School, Saint Louis, MO Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
• Awarded for excellence in Mathematics
Princeton Book Award, Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO Spring 2009
• Awarded for outstanding scholarship, character and community service
Ram Pride Award, Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO Spring 2009
• Awarded by faculty member for honesty, responsibility and self-discipline
JET Engineering Competition, St. Louis, MO Fall 2009
• Awarded for advanced skills in the sciences
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Executive Board Member, Duke University Percussion Ensemble, Durham, NC Winter 2010 – Present
• Rehearse and perform with a 15-person percussion ensemble
• Serve as secretary, copying and distributing music to other members
• Collaborate with other board members to make executive decisions
President of Homework Club, Ladue Middle School, St. Louis, MO Fall 2009- Spring 2010
• Conducted tutorial sessions 3 times week
• Delegated student tutor assignments
• Successfully Recruited additional tutors throughout the year
Educative Program for Gifted Youth at Stanford University, Stanford, CA Summer 2009
Board Member, Nishmah Banot Board, St. Louis. MO Fall 2007 – Spring 2010
• Planned and oversaw events for young women in the Jewish community
“It’s a Girl Thing: The Leadership Years” Program, St. Louis, MO Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
3rd
Chair Member, Ladue Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Orchestra Fall 2003 – Spring 2010
• Rehearsed challenging pieces within a 10-person selective ensemble
• Spent nine months perfecting and performing a final senior piece with two other colleagues
Company Ensemble Member, Arts in Motion Dance Studio, St. Louis, MO Fall 2002 – Spring 2010
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Duke PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare Through Service), Durham, NC Spring 2011 – Present
Tutor at Forrest Park Elementary School, Durham, NC Fall 2010 – Present
Habitat for Humanity, Durham, NC Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Washington University Dance Marathon, St. Louis, MO Fall 2008, 2009 & 2010
Jewish Food Pantry, Saint Louis, MO Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Salvation Army, St. Louis, MO Fall 2006 – Fall 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Busser and Server, IL Vicino Restaurant, Saint Louis, MO Spring 2010 – Fall 2011
Tutor, Conway Elementary School, St.Louis, MO Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Server and Cashier, Saint Louis Frozen Custard Factory, St. Louis, MO Spring 2007 – Fall 2008

17. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
George
Duke
george.duke@duke.edu
(999-­‐400-­‐7770)
School
Address:
Home
Address:
Duke
University
East
Campus
6
Smith
Ave
PO
Box
99999
Orange,
NY
10708
Durham,
NC
27708
EDUCATION
Duke
University,
Durham,
NC
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Public
Policy
Studies
expected
May
2013
Minor:
Economics
Certificate:
Markets
and
Management
GPA:
3.35
Orange
High
School,
Bronxville,
NY
June
2009
Cumulative
GPA:
3.8/4.0,
SAT
Verbal:
710,
Math:
770,
Writing:
760
Columbia
University
Summer
2008
Summer
course
on
US
Economy
and
Globalization
after
sophomore
year
in
HS,
Grade:
96/100
WORK
AND
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE
Duke
Investment
Club,
Analyst
January
2011
-­‐
present
• Completed
8-­‐week
course
on
markets,
fundamental
analysis,
excel
modeling,
and
research
methods
• Monitor
club
portfolio
• Research
and
pitch
ideas
for
new
investment
opportunities
Duke
Business
Network,
Co-­Founder,
Director
Business
Development,
Executive
Editor
December
2010
-­‐
present
• Created
weekly
TV
program
that
covers
financial
news,
interviews
business
leaders,
and
has
recruiters
give
advice
to
students
on
what
firms
look
for
in
applicants
• Develop
plan
for
each
week’s
show
and
recruit
leading
business
professionals
to
be
interviewed
Joseph
Dioguardi
Senate
Campaign,
Campaign
Assistant
Summer
2010
• Strategized
with
Senior
campaign
staff
to
determine
best
locations
for
campaign
events
• Contacted
potential
donors
to
raise
money
for
campaign
• Collected
signatures
from
hundreds
of
registered
voters
to
get
candidate
on
the
ballot
Orange
High
School,
Student
Government
Treasurer
2007
–
2009
• Created
excel
spread
sheets
to
jeep
track
of
Student
Government’s
expenses
• Developed
fund
raising
and
cost
cutting
strategies
turned
$4,000
deficit
into
$3500
surplus
Rookie
Baseball
Camp,
Camp
Counselor
Summers
2006
–
2008
• Coached
team
of
14
players
ages
7-­‐13
• Responsible
for
planning
entire
schedule
for
team
each
day
Breakfast
Club,
President
2006
–
2009
• Organized
meetings,
purchased
materials
and
delivered
sleeping
bags
to
local
homeless
shelters
JV
Basketball
Orange
High
School,
Captain
2007
• Ran
off-­‐season
workouts
without
coaches
ACTIVITIES,
SKILLS,
&
INTERESTS
Duke
Young
Entrepreneurs
2010
–
Present
• Participate
in
lectures
that
offer
advice
on
starting
new
businesses
Language:
Intermediate
Spanish
Travel:
Kenya,
Turkey,
Italy,
France,
England,
Hawaii,
Costa
Rica,
Peru,
Ecuador
Hobbies:
Intramural
Sports
(Volleyball,
Basketball,
Baseball)
Fantasy
Baseball
and
Football,
Tennis,
Poker
(Won
several
small
Texas
Hold
‘em
tournaments
in
North
Carolina
and
New
York)
Sample: Second Year Resume

18. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: Finance Interest - Junior
Navya
Sample
202-­‐000-­‐0000
·
Samantha.sample@duke.edu
·
about.me/navyasample
Education
Duke
University
–
Durham,
NC
May
2016
• B.S.
Neuroscience,
Finance
minor,
Markets
&
Management
Studies
certificate
• GPA:
3.90,
Dean’s
List
(Fall
2012,
Fall
2013,
Spring
2014)
Duke
in
Geneva
–
Geneva,
Switzerland
July-­‐August
2014
• Deepened
understanding
of
cross-­‐cultural
business
and
global
economic
development
through
courses
(International
Business
&
Political
Philosophy
of
Globalization)
and
site
visits
(e.g.
Procter
&
Gamble,
WTO)
Duke
in
Silicon
Valley
–
Cupertino,
CA
May-­‐June
2014
• Took
course
adapted
from
Harvard
Business
School
entitled
Building
and
Sustaining
a
Successful
Enterprise;
learned
about
analyzing
and
implementing
disruptive
innovation
strategy
at
Apple
University
program
• Established
relationships
with
local
businesses
and
Duke
alumni
as
part
of
the
program’s
inaugural
class
Mission
San
Jose
High
School
–
Fremont,
CA
June
2011
• Valedictorian,
GPA:
4.0/4.0,
SAT
I:
2400
(800
M
/
800
CR
/
800
W)
Work
Experience
Research
Assistant
–
Human
Neuroeconomics
Laboratory
—
Duke
University
January
2014-­‐present
• Supported
graduate
student
and
principal
investigator
on
eye-­‐tracking
study
examining
relationship
between
consumer
decisions
and
risk-­‐aversion
• Designed
independent
eye-­‐tracking
study
to
analyze
consumer
decisions
regarding
products
linked
to
charity
causes
• Contributed
to
data
analysis
and
experimental
design
using
MatLab
Community
Consultant
–
Social
Entrepreneur
Corps
—
Granada,
Nicaragua
May-­‐July
2013
• Collaborated
on
projects
in
a
team
of
14
Duke
undergraduates
• Supported
over
10
local
entrepreneurs
in
creating
first-­‐time
access
to
life-­‐changing
products
(e.g.
eyeglasses,
solar
lamps,
efficient
wood-­‐burning
stoves,
water
filters)
through
a
sustainable
microconsignment
model
(MCM)
• Designed,
conducted,
and
evaluated
needs-­‐analysis
surveys
for
products
currently
in
development
• Created
and
presented
Spanish
workshops
on
effective
marketing,
microfinance,
leadership,
and
decision-­‐making
• Provided
consulting
services
to
7
Nicaraguan
grassroots
organizations
and
small
enterprises
Teaching
Assistant
–
University
of
California,
Berkeley,
CA
June-­‐July
2008-­‐2011
• Taught
25+
middle
and
high
school
students
per
summer;
trained
students
on
basic
web
design
skills
at
the
Academic
Talent
Development
Program
• Supervised
and
instructed
small
groups
of
4-­‐5
students,
guiding
them
through
individual
projects
and
assignments
• Wrote
weekly
evaluations
on
students’
work
and
behavior
to
assist
instructors
Leadership
Experience
Associate
Program
Director
–
FEMMES
(Females
Excelling
More
in
Math,
Engineering,
&
Science)
—
Duke
University
February
2012-­‐present
• Directed
group
of
20+
student
volunteers
and
70
4th-­‐6th
grade
girls
during
weekly
Saturday
program
• Collaborated
with
10-­‐member
executive
board
to
plan
and
manage
8th
annual
day-­‐long
capstone
event
involving
250+
girls,
60
undergraduate
volunteers,
and
22
professors
and
educational
outreach
organizations
• Secured
first-­‐time
$665
ServeTogether
Collaborative
Grant
for
Capstone
event
from
Duke
Partnership
for
Service
• Translated
documents
and
communicated
via
telephone
and
email
with
Spanish-­‐speaking
families
• Created
and
maintained
social
media
presence
via
Facebook
and
website
Publicity
&
Marketing
Committee
Co-­‐Chair
–
Awaaz
(Diya)
—
Duke
University
Aug.-­‐Nov.
2011-­‐2012
• Implemented
marketing
campaign
using
social
media,
resulting
in
sold-­‐out
performances
both
show
nights
• Managed
5-­‐member
project
team
to
create
logo,
t-­‐shirt,
flyers,
and
banner
and
organize
event
logistics
Campus
Involvement
&
Skills
Business-­‐Oriented
Women
(BOW)
—
Member
—
Duke
University
September
2011-­‐present
• Attended
bi-­‐weekly
informational
meetings
and
networking
events;
learned
from
guest
speakers
• Mentored
2
underclassmen
and
formed
mentorship
connections
with
several
upperclassmen
and
alumni
Art
Courses
—
Painting
&
Photography
• Selected
to
display
5
photographs
and
1
drawing
at
Duke
Arts
Festival
2012-­‐2014
• Paintings
exhibited
in
annual
local
hometown
exhibitions,
2007-­‐2011
Skills
Language
Technical
• Spanish
–
intermediate
written
and
oral
proficiency
• Microsoft
Office
(Word,
PowerPoint,
Excel)
• Adobe
Photoshop
CS5,
Illustrator
CS5,
Lightroom
3

19. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: Writing & Research - Senior
Lucia
T.
Rodriguez
206
North
Duke
Street,
Apt.
000

Durham,
NC
24700
(999)
333-­‐4444

lucia.rodriguez@duke.edu
EDUCATION
Duke
University,
Durham,
NC
May
2011
Political
Science
Major,
Economics
Minor,
Ethics
Certificate
GPA:
3.367
Deans’
List
(Spring
2009)
WRITING
&
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
Duke
Women’s
Mentoring
Network,
Co-­Founder,
Durham,
NC
June
2007
–
Present
• Researched
mentoring
models,
developed
program
design,
wrote
detailed
memo
and
presented
proposal
to
senior
University
administrators
• Negotiated
$12,000
annual
funding
from
Division
of
Student
Affairs;
secured
Women’s
Center
partnership
Duke
University
Chronicle,
Editorial
Board
Member,
Durham,
NC
Aug
2008
–
Present
• Contribute
opinions
to
&
regularly
write
the
daily
editorial
in
Duke’s
independent
student
newspaper
International
Institute
for
Conflict
Prevention
and
Resolution,
Intern,
New
York,
NY
June
–
Aug
2009
• Published
articles
on
CPR
website
• Interviewed
party
counsel
for
evaluations
of
concluded
meditation
and
arbitration
proceedings
researched
and
complied
exhaustive
content
for
new
webpage
profiling
ADR
in
Africa
Hague
Institute
for
the
Internationalization
of
Law,
Intern,
The
Hague,
Netherlands
May
–
Aug
2008
• Designed
and
completed
independent
research
project
to
identify
and
list
all
references
to
court
decisions
from
foreign
jurisdictions
in
U.S.
Supreme
Court
decisions
in
past
20
years.
Results
included
in
conference
materials
in
annual
conference
on
“The
Changing
Role
of
Highest
Courts
in
an
Internationalizing
World”
• Contributed
to
collective
effort
to
improve
and
finalize
substantive
texts
which
framed
conference
discourse
• Regularly
edited
and
proofread
papers
and
speeches
produced
by
HiiL
affiliates
• Drafted
conference
correspondence
and
promotional
materials
• Rapporteur
and
participated
at
HiiL’s
2008
annual
conference,
HAC’s
2008
annual
conference,
HiiL
seminars
WISER
(Women’s
Institute
For
Secondary
Education
Research)
Microfinance
/
Economics
Research
Team,
Muhuru
Bay,
Kenya;
Durham,
NC
May
–
Dec
2007
• Designed
56-­‐question
survey
on
household
economic
habits,
a
poverty
and
needs-­‐assessment
tool
as
baseline
economic
data
for
Muhuru
Bay
Community
(IRB
approved)
• Administered
survey
independently
to
200
households,
biking
across
Muhuru
Bay
region
with
translator
Fowler,
Measle
and
Bell,
LLP,
Intern,
Lexington,
KY
Sept
–
Oct
2005
• Shadowed
bankruptcy
attorneys,
district
court
judge,
mediator
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Duke
University
Board
of
Trustee,
Undergraduate
Affairs
Committee,
Ex-­Officio
Member
Aug
2007
–
Present
• Contribute
as
full
voting
committee
member
in
quarterly
meetings
• Research
and
interview
students
on
pertinent
issues
beforehand
to
present
a
nuanced,
informed
perspective
Duke
Student
Government,
Vice
President
of
Student
Affairs,
Durham,
NC
May
2007
–
2008
• Negotiated
multiple
university
fund
allocations
for
campus
projects;
$100,000
ZipCars
program
design
and
proposal,
and
presented
proposal
to
senior
University
administrators
• Managed
eleven-­‐member
DSG
Standing
Committee
on
Student
Affairs
to
ensure
each
had
a
substantive
project
and
was
making
progress
towards
completing
it
• Presented
updates
and
power-­‐point
reports
regularly
to
DSG
General
Assembly
detailing
lobbying
efforts
President’s
Council
on
Woman,
Undergraduate
Member,
Durham,
NC
Aug
2007
–
2008
• Selected
as
undergraduate
representative
to
advisory
council
to
University
President
regarding
gender
issues
SCHOLASTIC
HONORS
Baldwin
Scholars
Program,
Baldwin
Scholar,
Durham,
NC
Oct
2006
–
Present
• Selected
as
on
of
the
18
women
from
Class
of
2010
for
Duke
University’s
only
women’s
leadership
program
Advanced
Research
Independent
Study,
Durham,
NC
Aug
–
Dec
2008
• Completing
quantitative
(using
STATA)
and
qualitative
analysis
of
original
dataset
on
judicial
recourse
to
foreign
law
in
73
U.S.
Supreme
Court
decisions
over
the
past
20
years
Eruditio
–
Duke
University’s
undergraduate
Humanities
Journal,
Durham,
NC
Spring
2007
• Published
research
paper
entitled:
“Globalizing
Jurisprudence:
The
Use
of
Foreign
Authority
in
Domestic
Constitutional
Interpretation”

20. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: Mechanical Engineering - Senior
Kapil Sample
kapil.sample@duke.edu Ÿ (919) 000-0000
000 Hired Dr., Somewhere, ND 00000
EDUCATION
Duke University, Durham, NC May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science; GPA: 3.34/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Mechanical Design, Heat and Mass Transfer, Structures and Properties of Solids,
Thermodynamics, Control of Dynamic Systems, Mechatronics, Analysis for Design, Fluid Mechanics
Computer Skills: Proficient in MATLAB, Maple, Solidworks, and SAS
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Spartan Building Company, Construction Intern, Madisonville, LA June-August 2014
• Gained insight into start-up culture through working with management team of 13 on a $1 billion data center project
• Collaborated with design engineers to update project drawings and specifications to match data from over 200 pre-bid
requests for information; monitored site safety; managed communication between the owner, design engineers, and
contractors
• Presented project overview and status update to CEO and 15-person audience at conclusion of internship
Magnetic Levitation Project, Control of Dynamic Systems Course, Duke University November-December 2013
• Created model using MATLAB’s Simulink program to simulate effect of PID controller in monitoring position of levitating
magnetic ball
• Selected as one of top 3 out of 13 groups; presented research findings to class
Pinewood Derby Project, Analysis for Design Course, Duke University April 2012
• Built racecar maximizing speed and efficiency based on Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby’s rules and requirements
• Utilized MATLAB to predict finish time of race car through the determination of the car’s theoretical equation of motion,
and measured and estimated specifications; prediction was accurate within 0.03 seconds
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bank One, Business Analyst Intern, Richmond, VA June-August 2013
• Developed a valuation model to be used to determine net present value for all decision-making programs for existing U.S.
credit card accounts; model expected to deliver value close to $50 million
• Utilized SAS and Excel to analyze data from over one million credit card accounts to develop recommendations for
modeling 8 revenue and expense drivers that were approved by model risk officer and implemented into the model
• Compared data from approximately 700,000 accounts to the model’s predicted values in out years by developing long-term
assumption recommendations for 2 of the largest revenue and expense drivers
• Shared PowerPoint of finals results with executive leadership during 1 hour presentation and Q&A session
Sioux Falls Track Club Youth Athletic Program, Cross Country Camp Coach, Sioux Falls, SD June-August 2011, 2012
• Coached 55 high school and middle school runners for the duration of the summer
• Communicated training schedules; taught and led running form drills; demonstrated team leadership by senior members of
cross country team
ATHLETIC & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Duke University
Division 1 NCAA Cross Country, Division 1 NCAA Track and Field August 2012-present
• Balance 20+ hours of training per week with schoolwork; received competitive athletic scholarship
• Participate in leadership workshops to understand how to motivate teammates and manage team conflict
• Represented Team USA at 2012 North American Central American Caribbean Championships in Trinidad; was first U.S.
finisher in the junior race
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee May 2013-present
• Serve as liaison between administration and team members to communicate issues relevant to the quality of experience of
student-athletes
• Co-organized inaugural end-of-year awards banquet for all Duke student-athletes in 26 varsity sports
E-Team Peer Advising August 2012-present
• Selected to serve as mentor for 10 freshmen engineering students
• Advise students on major selection, class schedule, and transition to college life
Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
• 2011 All-American and 2010 state champion in 2-mile run

21. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: Health - Senior
Ming-Na Sample
ming.sample@duke.edu⏐ (413) 000-0000
EDUCATION
Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy Durham, NC⏐Expected May 2015
B.A. Public Policy; Minor: History; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
GPA: 3.26 SAT: 2270 (Math 800, Reading 750, Writing 720)
Relevant Coursework: Policy Analysis, U.S. Healthcare Systems, Data Analysis and Statistical Inference, Population Aging and Policy,
Microeconomic Policy Tools, Global Health, History of Mental Health
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina, HR Analytics and Compensation Intern Durham, NC⏐May 2014-Present
• Improved budget forecasting by streamlining the Human Resource division’s headcount and job position tracking systems
• Articulated the corporation’s 2013 Affirmative Action Program, which outlines steps taken in 2013 to promote diversity and
employee wellness in compliance with federal law
• Assessed internal metrics using industry benchmarks to provide senior leadership with a report identifying HR issues that need
improvement
• Standardized employee record systems across different HR platforms to manage employee compensation and internal compliance
programs
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina, Health Policy Intern Durham, NC ⏐Summer 2013
• Researched policies and systems being implemented in state-based health benefit exchanges across the United States
• Recommended policies on governance, financing, and community outreach for a state-based exchange in North Carolina
• Developed profiles on each state-based health benefit exchange and updated them daily
New Orleans Children’s Advocacy Center, Intern New Orleans, LA⏐Summer 2012
• Created training materials on newly updated laws pertaining to mandatory reporting of child physical and sexual abuse utilized by
pediatricians at the Louisiana State University Medical Center
• Conducted a literature review of 28 journal articles for an Institutional Review Board-approved joint research project between Tulane
University and Children’s Hospital New Orleans
• Compiled evidence-based research for subpoenaed forensic nurses and physicians during trial preparation
City of Hope Medical Center, Research Assistant Duarte, CA⏐Summer 2011
• Assisted Dr. Kenneth C. Chiu with laboratory research 40 hours per week on the effects of Vitamin D on diabetes patients
• Conducted research on the preventive role of vitamin D in diabetes as a participant of the Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student
Academy
• Co-authored a peer-reviewed scientific research article on the interaction of BMI with vitamin D and insulin sensitivity in the
European Journal of Clinical Investigation
PUBLICATIONS
Ou, H., Karnchanasorn, R., Sample, M., and Chiu, K.C. “Interaction of BMI with vitamin D and insulin sensitivity.” European Journal of
Clinical Investigation 41.11 (November, 2012): 1195-1201.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Duke Chinese Dance Troupe, Artistic Director Durham, NC⏐April 2012-Present
• Organize and manage 12 hours of weekly dance practice for Duke Chinese Dance as a member of the Duke Dance Council
• Choreograph dance pieces for the 50 members of the Duke Chinese Dance Troupe
• Produce an annual Chinese dance showcase attended by 100+ students, faculty, and community members
Chinese School of Chapel Hill, Chinese Folkloric Dance Instructor Chapel Hill, NC⏐September 2012-Present
• Teach basic ballet skills and Chinese folkloric dance to students aged 7-14
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Languages: Proficient in Mandarin Chinese
Computer: Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; RStudio
Interests: Duke basketball, Chinese folk dance, dragon boating, figure skating

22. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: Health Profession Two Pages
John Doe
PO Box 9876543 · Durham, NC, 27708 · (919) 123-4567 ⋅ john.doe21@duke.edu
Education Duke University, Durham, NC Aug 2008-present
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Pharmacology Concentration
 Cumulative GPA to date: 3.75
Research Raising Interest in Science Education, Duke University Aug 2010- present
Experience Writer, Researcher
 Develop a companion teacher’s manual for a 3D interactive simulation of ethanol metabolism in the Duke
Immersive Virtual Environment (DiVE).
 Determine educative efficacy of said manual and simulation. Ascertain relative effectiveness of 2D flat screen
representation in lieu of 3D immersive experience
 Received $350 in funding from Duke Undergraduate Research Support
Tso-Pang Yao Laboratory, Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Duke University Jun 2009 – Jun 2010
Research Fellow
 Established HDAC6 involvement of phagocytosis in RAW 264.7 mouse macrophage cells through
cellular immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy techniques. Confirmed findings by
demonstration of clear phagocytosis inhibition post-administration of histone deacetylase inhibitor
trichostatin A.
 Investigated the potential role of HDAC6 in clearance of misfolded, aggregated proteins.
 Received $3,300 in funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Eye Center & Center for Human Genetics, Duke University Medical Center Jul 2007, Sep 2010 – present
Research Assistant
 Assist in ascertaining relation of age-related macular degeneration to dieting, genetics, lifestyle, and
other dimensions. Manage and update clinical databases.
 Investigated missing patient information and loss of communication. Developed clinical packets.
Ross A. Widenhoefer Laboratory, Chemistry, Duke University Feb 2009 – May 2009
Research Assistant
 Synthesized various substrates for use in organotransition metal catalyst applications. »
 Purified molecules via column chromatography. Analyzed molecules with various chromatographies
and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Leadership 同德 (Tong-De) Daoist Association Aug 2006-present
& Activities Head of Adolescent Affairs; Lecturer, Translator
 Prepare curriculum for, and lead, adolescent seminars.
 Translate lectures from Mandarin Chinese to English. Liason for English speakers.
 Provide technical support.
Infinite Zero Mar 2010- present
Founder, Writer, Translator, Administrator, Webmaster
 Established infinite0.com, a gateway and forum for intense philosophical thought for independent
thinkers.
 Facilitate discussions. Translate such Chinese classics as 道 經 (Dao De Jing).
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Dec 2008- Sep 2009
Historian, Member
 Tutored residents of TROSA (Triangle Residence Options for Substance Abusers).
 Tutored elementary school children at the John Avery Boys and Girls Club.
(over, please)

23. Duke Career Center • studentaffairs.duke.edu/career • 919-660-1050 • Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 2nd Floor •
114 S. Buchanan Blvd., Box 90950, Durham, NC 27708
Sample: Health Profession Two Pages - cont.
Grants
& Honors
Skills
PlanV Aug 2009-present
Webmaster, Member
 Make website revisions for PlanV, a Duke campus organization for vegetarian dieting.
Teaching Chemistry Department, Duke University Aug 2010- present
Teaching Assistant
 Teach laboratory components of Organic Chemistry I and II.
 Well-recognized among students. Extremely high return rate of students for second semester.
Clinical Intensive Care Unit Waiting Rooms, Duke University Medical Center Jan 2011- present
Experience Liaison  Advocate, Volunteer
 Accommodate visitors in ICU waiting rooms. Take phone messages, check on patient conditions,
act as liaison among visitors, patients, and staff.
Shadowing at Duke University Medical Center Jul 2007 – present
 Eric Postel, MD; John F. Rhodes, Jr., MD.
 $3,300 from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for summer research fellowship
 $1,000 scholarship from Sunrise Senior Living
 $350 from Duke Undergraduate Research Support for printing of self-authored teaching manuals
 Dean’s List, Jan 2009 – present
 Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. Proficient at listening and understanding Taiwan
 Chemical laboratory techniques: mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography, column chromatography, thin layer chromatography,
rotary evaporation.
 Biological laboratory techniques: cellular immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, Western
blotting, DNA amplification, protein extraction, polymerase chain reaction, gel electrop
 Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross (2006).
 Perfect pitch.
Interests Daoism, philosophy, vegetarianism, new age piano, singing, personal projects, calligraphy,
translating Chinese classics, efficiency, conservation