Assignment 1 · Resume

Due: September 11 by 11:59 PM ET · 10% of course grade

1 Purpose

Resumes have a long history going back to at least Leonardo da Vinci, who wrote a letter to Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan, summarizing his many talents c. 1483–1485.

For this assignment, prepare or revise a professional resume suitable for use in a job, internship, research, or graduate-school application context. This assignment is intended to produce a polished professional document that you can continue refining and using beyond this course.

Your resume should present your education, experiences, skills, and accomplishments clearly and strategically for the kinds of opportunities you may pursue after graduation.

Note

For the differences between a resume and an academic CV, see the Resume vs. Academic CV supplemental guide.

2 What to Submit

  • A completed or revised resume.
  • The file must be submitted as a PDF.
  • Upload the PDF directly to this Canvas assignment by the deadline.
  • If you used generative AI while developing or revising your resume, include the required AI Usage Statement.

3 Expectations

Your resume should be professional, readable, and carefully edited. While the precise content will vary, strong resumes typically:

  • Use clear organization and consistent formatting.
  • Highlight relevant education, work, research, leadership, service, projects, or technical experience.
  • Describe experiences in a concise, accomplishment-oriented way.
  • Use language appropriate for professional or academic opportunities.
  • Contain no obvious spelling, grammar, or formatting errors.

4 Helpful Resources

5 Submission Checklist

  • I have reviewed the document for clarity, formatting, spelling, and grammar.
  • I have submitted my resume as a PDF.
  • I have included an AI Usage Statement, if needed.