College Resume

College education is extremely expensive and it matters a lot in the professional world from which college you have gained your degree. Having a good college resume is extremely important; whether it is landing your first job or getting admitted to another college for further education. Therefore, one should have a neat college resume.

Colleges are spoilt for choice when it comes to candidates. They receive applications in thousands just for few hundred seats. They have a selection process through which they select candidates; your resume can certainly give you a push through this selection process. Your college resume will be your formal introduction to the college authorities.

In the resume, you should highlight your educational qualifications more than anything, as that is what matters the most. The selection panel is more inclined towards candidates with good grades. If you are good in extracurricular activities, highlight those too, they definitely boost your chances of admission. Colleges also are interested in candidates that are good in sports or any other such activity. Many colleges even give full or partial scholarships for such candidates.

Next, highlight all the participations you did for your college in any function or have represented the college in any event or competition. This shows your eagerness and willingness to participate in events and this is definitely a plus point for the admission panel to consider.

Finally, follow simple steps like proof reading and checking the resume for grammatical errors. It does not look nice if a college graduate has errors in their resume. Plus, having a resume is good practice for the future. Make a professional looking college resume for landing admission in a good college for further education. Follow the sample we have provided for you. 

Harold Stamper
800 West Fort Street,
Detroit, MI 48226
313-496-5297
haroldstamper@gmail.com

Title: Last Year student of master's degree in mechanical engineering with around ten months experience as a part time assistant workshop manager / intern

Objective: Seeking employment as a part time assistant workshop manager with a major automobile vendor / supplier engaged in manufacture of automobile suspension components

Skills and Knowledge

• Conversant with all workshop machinery like dies, lathe machine, milling machine, drilling machine, welding machine, etc. and with standard operating procedures employed in workshops
• Familiar with the operation of all these machines and with the manufacturing processes involved in making suspension components of standard automobiles
• Considerable expertise in drafting and interpreting drawings of suspension components
• Able to communicate effectively with superiors and subordinates
• Good with delegation of tasks and the use of record keeping software tools
• Well aware of safety codes followed in workshops

Experience

• Assistant Workshop Manager with Brando Workshop Pvt. Ltd., Detroit, from June 2006 till date, where the responsibilities involve:
  • Drafting, interpreting, and checking drawings of components that are to be manufactured and reporting of errors, if any
  • Determination of all the machining operations needed for production of the given part(s), delegation of tasks, and supervision of these tasks
  • Maintenance of discipline on the shop floor and recording the activities and duration of work of personnel under my supervision
  • Preparation of confidential reports and recommendation of employees for a raise
• Assistant Workshop Intern with Dixon Suppliers Inc., Detroit, from May 2005 to August 2005, where the responsibilities involved learning all operations in the workshop and assisting the workshop manager and supervisor with all their tasks

Volunteer work

• Volunteered with Green Peace during spring break
• Active member of World Wildlife Federation