• Resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted
  • Resumes must be submitted with registration
  • Resumes submitted prior September 11 2009 will be available in digital format to company sponsors
  • No editing or reformatting of resumes once submitted
  • Use a font that is standard on both Mac and PC and no smaller than 10-pt
    8.5 x 11 inch page size (not limited to one page). 1.50 inch left margin (to accommodate binding), all other margins 1 inch
  • Do not include a cover letter with your resume
  • Proof-read your resume!
  • The preferred format is PDF. If you do not have a PDF converter click on the PDF icon below.

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Tips for a Good Resume

  • Include only information that is relevant to attaining a job, such as relevant course work, research, or geoscience employment
  • Place education and relevant experience near the top of your resume
  • Highlight skills and abilities that benefit the company
  • Be concise; use "action" verbs to quickly describe your past experiences
  • No personal pronouns
  • Avoid general or flowery objective statements
  • Proof-read your resume; mis-spelled words or typos do not give a good impression
  • Take advantage of the many resources available online and through your school to create a professional resume