Resume Tip Sheet for Computer Science (Computer Programming, Data Analytics)
As a computer science graduate, you can create a CHRONOLOGICAL resume if you have relevant work experience through a required internship or other experience in computer science. (See the article Easy Steps for a Chronological Resume)
Or you can create a COMBINATION resume if you would rather emphasize your categories of skills, along with your education and your required internship. (See the article Easy Steps for a Combination Resume)
Tips for creating key sections of a computer science graduate’s resume:
A. Heading
Recommended format:
Tristyn Hall*
Street Address, City, MI 00000
(000) 000-0000
Thall@gmail.com LinkedIn Profile/Customized URL
*List your credentials after your name when you have successfully passed a certification test: Tristyn Hall, A+, Network+ Certified
B. Core Qualifications
Begin your resume with a summary of your key qualifications. To write the bulleted statements in this section, be sure to use keywords, requirements and preferences mentioned in the job posting. (For more information see the following articles: Developing Your Qualifications Summary and Beating the ATS.) Below is an example:
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient in using critical thinking and analysis to solve data-driven problems
• Experience in designing computer-based solutions
• Mastery in writing and troubleshooting programs in multiple languages
C. Work Experience
Dematic Grand Rapids, MI 01/2021-04/2021
Information Technology Associate
• Proactively identified and troubleshot security infrastructure
• Communicated with technical vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence teams to validate security events and perform advanced analysis
• Ensured that risk management programs communicate security policies and requirements so people can understandand follow them
Your work experience should include your internship. Also, be sure to list other information systems and computer experience which would be desirable to the employer (e.g., computer support and repair technician, electronics store associate, computer classroom aide). Any general work experience can also be included in this section with two to three bullets which highlighting transferable soft skills.
D. Education
You may include any colleges at which you have completed courses or from which you have obtained a degree. See the example below which shows how to list your degree:
EDUCATION
Baker College Baker Online Expected graduation 05/2022
Bachelor of Science Honors: Dean’s List, GPA 3.7
Computer Science with Concentration in Computer Programming or Data Analytics
Other optional information can be listed: honors, and GPA if 3.5 +.
E. Relevant Coursework
This section is optional. It should only mention specific coursework required for or desirable for the target job. The examples below can be listed for your degree:
• Advanced Problem Solving • Creating Computer-Based Solutions
• Competency with Multiple Programming Languages
F. Technical Skills/Special Projects
List all relevant technical skills for the job you are applying for. Below are examples:
TECHNICAL SKILLS/SPECIAL PROJECTS
Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, and 10, Linux, Mac OS X
Languages: Python, Java, C++, C#
Databases: SQL, Oracle
Networks: Local Area Networks (LAN), WAN Wireless Networks (WAN), OSI, Routers
Security: Firewalls, Antivirus, Anti-malware
Projects: (You can include a description of the Senior Project here.)
G. Certifications
List all important certifications granted by a governing body. If they are listed as requirements in the job posting, choose
the optimum place on the resume for this information. Below are examples of possible certifications:
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA A+ Certification Expires 00/0000
CompTIA Network+ Certification Expires 00/0000
H. Optional Sections
STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Association for Computing Machinery Member (ACM) 2020
Baker College Student Chapter of ACM
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CODE Computer Classroom Volunteer 2021
Community Church Volunteer Staff, Website Team 2018-Present
Computer Repair/Virus Removal
• Depending on the length of your resume and your goals, the VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE section can simply be a list of your titles and the organizations or can include duties/achievements as in the KEY QUALIFICATIONS section.
Revised 9 August 2021
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