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hyphens are a consistent
size throughout resume
FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
[email protected] • (###) ###-#### • LinkedIn.com/in/FirstLast • Github.com/username
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major
Minor: Area of study
Additional Coursework in [Area of study], XX hours
Overall GPA: X.XX
May XXXX
[List International University]
[List Study Abroad Program in City, Country]
Semester XXXX
EXPERIENCE
Current Employer - Position Title; City, State Month XXXX - Present
• [Resume bullet = Strong ACTION VERB + Description of ACTIVITY or SKILL + End RESULT /ACCOMPLISHMENT and/or PURPOSE]
• [Use a variety of strong action verbs at the beginning of bullets and avoid repetition (e.g., Led, Managed, etc.)—do not begin a
bullet with a weak/missing verb (e.g., Responsible for… Assisted with… Worked on… Helped…). Refer to Action Verbs on pages 4-5]
• [Include specific actions and measurable results—specify how many people you managed, amount of money saved, earned, or
managed, percent of sales gained, or savings gained by process improvements]
• [Resume bullets are not sentences—remove pronouns (I, me, my, we, us, our) and limit articles (a, an, the) and helping verbs (had,
have, may, might, forms of “to be”: am, is, are, was, were) when writing resume bullets; reader assumes these words]
• [Showcase transferable skills/strengths from former positions that are most relevant to desired position or industry]
• [List experiences in reverse chronological order; use present tense for current positions and past tense for previous experiences]
Previous Employer - Position Title; City, State Month XXXX - Month XXXX
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• [Try to use at least two bullets for each work experience; do not use periods at the end of each bullet]
• [Avoid resume bullets with a “hanging word”—single words on their own lines]
• [Use consistent spacing and a consistent font throughout header, section headings, and content sections]
• [There is a full space between different sections, schools, and employers—be sure spacing is consistent]
• [Write numbers zero through nine as words, and write 10 and above as numerals. Money is denoted: $1K, $1M (or $1MM), $1B.
PROJECTS
Course Number & Type of Project (e.g., Web Design, Research.) - Client: Name of Client Semester XXXX
• [Start with a verb, describe contributions you made to the project—include specific actions and measurable results]
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Organization - Position Semester XXXX - Present
• [List leadership involvement in order of importance or reverse chronological order—if you were president of a student
organization, feel free to list that first even if it’s not a business organization]
• [Showcase transferable skills/strengths from your extracurricular activities that are most relevant to desired position or industry]
• [If you list an activity on your resume, be prepared to discuss it in a meaningful way in an interview]
HONORS
• [Showcase honor or achievement by title and description of achievement if desired] Semester XXXX
• [If possible, note semester awards (e.g., University Honors - number of times recognized)] Semester XXXX
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: List specific software you are proficient in, especially highlighting those that are relevant to the role
Certifications: Include name and year of certifications/licenses that are relevant to the position/industry
Languages: [Basic Knowledge, Intermediate, Advanced, Native or Fluent] in [languages other than English]
Interests: Unique interests and/or transferable skills showcased should be interesting enough to be a “conversation starter”
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions
↑ U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents use this verbiage
Eligible to work in the U.S.; will require visa sponsorship for full-time employment
↑ Non-U.S. citizens on F-1 visa use this verbiage
Non-U.S. citizens in a visa status other than F-1, see a Career Coach to determine verbiage
Anticipated graduation date ↑
Use 14-16 pt., bold font for your name
↑Major must be officially declared
ß Completed hours w/ grades posted
[Optional] Highlight an additional area of study,
specific/relevant courses, or an academic
certificate à
FORMATTING TIPS
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Resume should be no more than one page long
Margins should be consistent and 0.5in minimum
Use a font size between 10-12 pt.
Utilize an easy-to-read font such as Arial,
Calibri, or Times New Roman
ß Do not include personal information such as birth date, marital status, or religious or political affiliations
[Optional] Include this section if you have made a significant contribution or gained transferrable skills from a personal
or academic project (preferably in upper-division coursework; esp. relevant for technical projects)
Typically, leadership experience will
be denoted by semester & year ↓
Place UT academic
certificates in the
education section at top
CONTENT TIPS
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↑ [Optional] Study abroad experience
If no client, list detailed description,
e.g., Shopping App Development
Use professional or utexas email address
and remove blue hyperlink
ß Only include current or past positions, not future positions
Including a city/state is optional but may be
advantageous when recruiting outside Texas
RecruitMcCombs BBA Resume Template & Guidelines
Denote work experience by Month/Year or
Semester/Year; be consistent within each section
↓
↑ [Optional] Include LinkedIn profile link,
and/or professional website portfolio link
Ok to remove if
not relevant for
industry/position
CAMERON (CAM) LONGHORN
[email protected] • (512) 555-9999 • LinkedIn.com/in/CamLonghorn
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
Minor: Finance
Certificate: Digital Arts & Media
Overall GPA: 3.55
May 2024
Universidad de Deusto
Spanish Language and Culture Program in Bilbao, Spain
Fall 2022
EXPERIENCE
IBM - Operations Intern; Austin, TX June 2023 - Present
• Update six key productivity reports daily regarding orders, shipments, revenues, and margins for informed decision-making
• Reduce shipment downtime by 25%, allowing order volume to increase by 30% for Southwest region
• Forecast inventory of computer hardware and process 50 client payments daily, minimizing inventory shortages and excesses
Cam’s Creations - Founder; Remote June 2020 - Present
• Established eCommerce presence on Etsy, leveraging artistic and business skillset to create, market, and sell custom digital artwork
• Developed comprehensive business plan and pricing structure through in-depth competitor research to maintain profitability
Paramount, Inc. - Accounting Intern; Los Angeles, CA May 2022 - August 2022
• Tracked quarterly operating budget of approximately $50K for costume department, identifying areas for cost optimization
• Generated 25 detailed financial reports monthly in Excel for upper management, providing clear assessment of goal progress
Frida’s Tex-Mex Kitchen - Server; Austin, TX July 2021 - December 2021, September 2022 - May 2023
• Managed up to six tables efficiently while maintaining professional demeanor as part of dynamic services team
• Exhibited thorough knowledge of food and beverage menu and upsold additional menu items to 75% of customers on a daily basis
PROJECTS
OM 366P Operations Management Practicum - Client: Texas Instruments Fall 2022
• Analyzed and validated reverse logistics processes with practicum team to ensure visibility of return inventory and costs
• Recommended changes to plant layout to improve efficiency of return process and cross-functional communication
• Identified potential cost savings of $12K annually through new recycling program and delivered proposal to upper management
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Supply Chain Management Student Organization (SCMSO) - Vice President (Spring 2022 - Present) Fall 2020 - Present
• Direct corporate outreach and programming for weekly member meetings, social events, and community events
• Coordinated four innovative recruitment events in two weeks, resulting in induction of 20 new members
• Increased membership by 20% through expanded print and Instagram social media marketing campaign
Undergraduate Business Council - Orientation Committee Member Fall 2023 - Spring 2023
• Planned and facilitated large-scale team-building activities for 850 first-year students to foster sense of belonging and community
• Created 40 marketing and orientation materials using Canva to promote organization effectively to prospective members
University Yoga Club - Active Member Spring 2021 - Present
HONORS
• Presidential Achievement Scholarship Fall 2020 - Present
• University Honors (4 semesters) Fall 2021 - Spring 2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Python, R Studio, SPSS, MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, Canva
Certifications: Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (2021), Bloomberg (in progress)
Languages: Fluent in Spanish, Basic Knowledge in Urdu
Interests: Architecture, Ultimate Frisbee, Fantasy Football, Bass Guitar, Data Analytics
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions
FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
[email protected] • (###) ###-#### • LinkedIn.com/in/FirstLast • Github.com/username
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major
Minor: Area of study
Additional Coursework in [Area of study], XX hours
Overall GPA: X.XX
May XXXX
[List International University]
[List Study Abroad Program in City, Country]
Semester XXXX
EXPERIENCE
Current Employer - Position Title; City, State Month XXXX - Present
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Previous Employer - Position Title; City, State Month XXXX - Month XXXX
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PROJECTS
Course Number & Type of Project (e.g., App Development, Research.) - Client: Name of Client Semester XXXX
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Organization - Position Semester XXXX - Present
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organization, feel free to list that first even if it’s not a business organization]
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HONORS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: List specific software you are proficient in, especially highlighting those that are relevant to the role
Certifications: Include name and year of certifications/licenses that are relevant to the position/industry
Languages: [Basic Knowledge, Intermediate, Advanced, Native or Fluent] in [languages other than English]
Interests: Unique interests and/or transferable skills showcased should be interesting enough to be a “conversation starter”
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions / Eligible to work in the U.S.; will require visa sponsorship for full-
time employment
COMMON QUESTIONS AND VARIATIONS
EDUCATION SECTION VARIATIONS
Double major
(BBA and non-business major)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Bachelor of Arts, Chinese Culture and History
Minor: Sociology
Overall GPA: 3.55
Major that includes a track
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Track: Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
Minor: Spanish
Overall GPA: 3.55
Major and academic certificate
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Certificate: Elements of Computing
Overall GPA: 3.55
Major and ACT/SAT score*
Bachelor of Business Administration, Unspecified
Overall GPA: 3.55 | ACT: 36 | SAT: 1390 (707 Math, 685 EBRW)
*if relevant for industry applications (e.g. investment banking or consulting)
You may want to highlight unique coursework that demonstrates a specific skill or interest relevant to your career goals but is not
apparent through a particular track, minor, or certificate program. If so, list these courses in the Education section as shown below:
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
May 2024
Overall GPA: 3.55
Relevant Coursework: Marketing Information and Analysis, Data Analysis for Marketing, Marketing Analytics II, Data Mining for
Business Intel, Consumer Behavior in a Digital World
MULTIPLE ROLES FOR ONE EXPERIENCE
Here are two ways you might represent that you’ve held multiple positions in the same organization. The first example below is of
someone who began as a general member and later held a leadership position. The second example is someone who has held
multiple leadership positions. You may choose which format best highlights your contributions.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
University Finance Association - Vice President (Spring 2022 - Present) Fall 2020 - Present
• Manage corporate outreach and programming for weekly member meetings, social events, and community events
• Increase membership by 20% through aggressive print and social media marketing campaign
University Finance Association Fall 2020 - Present
Vice President (Spring 2022 - Present)
• Manage corporate outreach and programming for weekly member meetings, social events, and community events
• Increase membership by 20% through aggressive print and social media marketing campaign
Treasurer (Spring 2021 - Fall 2021)
• Tracked budget for organization’s activities and recruiting events
• Managed UFA’s bank account of $10K and identified areas for cost savings
FORAGE – SIMULATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Virtual work experience programs like Forage replicate work at top companies. In a short time, students learn relevant tools and skills
necessary to complete similar tasks during their workday. These opportunities go under “Leadership Experience and Activities.”
PROJECTS
Goldman Sachs Excel Skills for Business Virtual Experience Program on Forage (5 hours) June 2022
• Leveraged key shortcuts and functionalities in Excel related to banking and finance in order to forecast operating assumptions
• Built cash flow model statement in Excel using real-world profit and loss statement data
ACTION VERBS BY SKILL SET
Administrative
Communication
Creative
Development
Administered
Arranged
Authorized
Compiled
Monitored
Operated
Planned
Prepared
Processed
Standardized
Addressed
Advocated
Authored
Consulted
Corresponded
Directed
Interpreted
Interviewed
Negotiated
Presented
Conceptualized
Created
Customized
Designed
Displayed
Fashioned
Integrated
Invented
Modeled
Performed
Analyzed
Designed
Developed
Established
Expedited
Formulated
Founded
Implemented
Launched
Surveyed
Financial
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Accounted
Allocated
Analyzed
Audited
Balanced
Budgeted
Computed
Forecasted
Generated
Projected
Tracked
Coached
Coordinated
Designed
Evaluated
Executed
Facilitated
Initiated
Managed
Organized
Presided
Spearheaded
Appointed
Assigned
Chaired
Delegated
Directed
Established
Hosted
Oversaw
Planned
Supervised
Advertised
Customized
Distributed
Implemented
Initiated
Participated
Presented
Promoted
Publicized
Recruited
Mentorship
Organizational
Problem Solving
Research
Advised
Coached
Educated
Guided
Informed
Instructed
Mediated
Mentored
Motivated
Trained
Coordinated
Facilitated
Categorized
Compiled
Consolidated
Maintained
Monitored
Organized
Systemized
Updated
Clarified
Enhanced
Evaluated
Investigated
Modified
Negotiated
Recommended
Solved
Strengthened
Transformed
Analyzed
Critiqued
Evaluated
Examined
Extracted
Formulated
Interpreted
Measured
Solved
Summarized
Technical
Training
Adapted
Assembled
Computed
Converted
Devised
Engineered
Operated
Programmed
Reconciled
Upgraded
Adapted
Advised
Assisted
Clarified
Communicated
Explained
Facilitated
Familiarized
Informed
Instructed
ACTION VERBS BY OUTCOMES
You Led a Project
Chaired
Controlled
Coordinated
Executed
Headed
Operated
Orchestrated
Organized
Oversaw
Produced
You Supported Customers
Advised
Advocated
Arbitrated
Coached
Consulted
Educated
Fielded
Informed
Resolved
You Brought a Project to Life
Built
Created
Designed
Developed
Devised
Engineered
Established
Implemented
Initiated
Launched
Pioneered
Spearheaded
You Saved Company Time/Money
Conserved
Consolidated
Decreased
Diagnosed
Reconciled
Reduced
Yielded
You Communicated
Authored
Briefed
Conveyed
Corresponded
Documented
Edited
Lobbied
Promoted
Publicized
Reviewed
You Oversaw/Regulated
Authorized
Delegated
Enforced
Ensured
Inspected
Monitored
Screened
Scrutinized
Verified
You Researched
Analyzed
Assessed
Audited
Discovered
Evaluated
Examined
Forecasted
Interpreted
Measured
Quantified
Surveyed
Tested
You Managed a Team
Cultivated
Directed
Facilitated
Guided
Hired
Mentored
Motivated
Recruited
Shaped
Supervised
Trained
You Changed/Improved/
Increased Something
Centralized
Converted
Customized
Enhanced
Generated
Influenced
Merged
Modified
Overhauled
Refocused
Restructured
Revamped
Simplified
Standardized
Streamlined
Systematized
Transformed
You Achieved Something
Attained
Awarded
Completed
Demonstrated
Reached
Showcased
Surpassed
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