University of Arkansas Career Guide - 2025 - Flipbook - Page 23
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RESUME OR CV
WORKSHEET
Resume
Templates
Use your resume or CV to effectively highlight your career readiness skills in alignment with
employer expectations.
Competency & Definition
Consider printing a position description and
circling the words and synonyms below that
appear in it. Bullet points should reflect
these words/synonyms.
Communication
Articulate thoughts and
ideas clearly to a variety
of audiences and employ
effective public speaking
skills
Leadership
Utilize the strengths of
others to achieve common
goals; use interpersonal
skills to develop and
motivate others
Career &
Self-Development
Identify skills, strengths,
knowledge, experiences,
and areas of growth
related to career goals;
navigate job options and
purse opportunities
Professionalism
Exhibit effective work
habits such as punctuality,
working productively,
personal accountability,
integrity, and ethical
behavior
Critical Thinking
Practice sound reasoning
and analytical skills to
make decisions and
overcome problems
Perspective
Awareness
Demonstrate openness,
sensitivity, and the ability
to interact respectfully with
all people; understand
individual differences
Technology
Leverage existing digital
technologies ethically and
efficiently to complete
tasks; demonstrate
effective adaptability to
new technologies
Teamwork
Build collaborative
relationships with
coworkers and be able to
work well in a team
environment
In this column, provide specific examples & quantify
where possible.
Club/organization, internship, co-op, part or fulltime job,
assistantship, creative inquiry, research, study abroad,
volunteering, special project, etc. ”
Example: Marketing internship - created strategic marketing plans by conducting extensive research
for various clients.
Adapted from the NACE Career Readiness Competencies and The University of Tennessee Center for Career Development
