SCHOOL RESOURCES
Resume Readiness
Equip your students with the tools to build competitive, industry-ready resumes. This resource provides format guidelines, section-by-section guidance, downloadable samples, and final polish tips — everything you need to prepare students for the EICOP application and beyond.
A strong resume is one of the most critical components of the EICOP Internship Program application. Use the guidelines below to help your students submit competitive, industry-ready resumes.
Format & Layout
- One page only (edit until it fits)
- PDF format
- Clean professional font (10–12pt text, 14–16pt headings)
- White space for readability
- Aligned margins and consistent spacing
- No Photos
- No Graphics
- Use color sparingly
Contact Information
- Full name (bold)
- Phone number (cell, professional voicemail)
- Professional email (DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL)
- LinkedIn profile (custom URL)
- Portfolio/website link (if relevant)
Education
- Degree(s) earned, major(s), and institution
- Graduation year or "Expected [Year]" (required)
- Honors or awards (if space allows)
Work Experience (Most Critical)
- Reverse chronological order
- Job title, company name, location, and dates
- 3–5 bullet points per job starting with action verbs
- Every bullet must show impact (numbers, percentages, dollar amounts)
- Focus on results not just duties
- Only include relevant experience
Skills
- Hard skills relevant to the job (software, tools, languages)
- Soft Skills — NOT ones you'd say about yourself (hardworking, good communicator)
Special Highlights (Optional)
- Awards (include year and context)
- Clubs or organizations (leadership roles noted)
- Special training or certifications
- Competitive programs you were accepted into
- Scholarships or grants (merit-based)
Resume Samples
These samples are guides for your students — not turnkey templates. Some sections may be out of order; encourage students to adjust them based on the formatting rules outlined above.
Don't Forget
Proof & Polish
- Spellcheck and have a real person review
- Consistent punctuation for bullets
- Avoid filler words
- No passive voice
- File name: Firstname_Lastname_Resume.pdf
- Must be a PDF
Tailor Every Time
- Match keywords from the job posting
- Reorder bullet points so most relevant are first
- Cut unrelated info
Final Gut Check
- Can a reviewer scan it in 8 seconds and know why the student is a fit?
- Does it print cleanly in black and white?
- Would an industry employer hire this candidate after reading it?