I'm updating my resume for an internship at Nike. My current resume has a bunch of awards from Boy Scouts in elementary to High school awards and band activities. I'm taking out everything from Jr high and earlier, but I am unsure of what to keep in.
Should I keep in marching band things?(Demonstrated teamwork, dedication and working together for a higher cause) Or just mention the years I participated in marching band.
How should I mention my computer science courses? Just make a title:
Majoring at (My college) with a BA in Computer Science with a focus on Networking:The limit is 2 pages, single spaces 12 point font, correct?

 

Occupation: Noodles.

 

Here's a good rule of thumb: if your resume is more than one page and it doesn't include post-undergrad education and multiple jobs after graduating, you're an asshole.

1 page. No one wants to sift through 2 pages of fucking boy scout awards

 

They don't need a list of BS rewards, list it as an organization or community service.

 

:rofl: Hahaha.



Yeah, I took out all that stuff. I'm at a page and a half with prior employment, classes, award(Just years I was in marching band, band in college and ACM).

 

1 page or you continue to not get jobs like noodle maker.

 

:werd: you're still in college man. how can you be over 1 page? you shouldnt be over 1 page unless you have a lot of experience

 

My advice,

-Keep it 1 page
-Be specific with your objective, best to read the descriptions of the job and corporate's culture and tailor your objective to that
-Cover letter sometimes are important
-List your most recent education/programs you're in/work experience and forget about BS awards from grade school.
-Good/great references (dean, professors, old bosses)

edit: oh, and on the work experience section, describe things that you did that can be or are related to the job you're applying for + any specific achievements you've earned.

 

your awards dont mean shit in the real world. take them off, and yes 1 page res is a must.

 

1 pages is a must these days, however, keep records of everything. Awards you got when you were younger had more of an effect getting you into college, than anything you're going to do after you graduate.