As a computer science graduate, you should create a career-specific resume which highlights your required internship or other experience in computer science. (Consult the Computer Science Resume Template and use the instructions below to create your resume.)
Instructions for creating a computer science resume:
A. Heading
List your contact information at the top center like this:
TRISTYN HALL
Street Address, City, MI 00000
(000) 000-0000 Thall@gmail.com
Digital Portfolio Link LinkedIn (Hyperlink this word to your own LI profile.)
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 begin each statement with an action verb or strong adjective and use keywords, requirements, and preferences mentioned in the job posting. (For more information see Begin Your Resume with Professional Qualifications and 185 Action Verbs That Will Make Your Resume Awesome.) Below is an example:
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in using critical thinking and analysis to solve data-driven problems
- Design computer-based solutions to significantly improve computing systems
- Write and troubleshoot programs in multiple languages
C. Work Experience
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.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company Name City, MI 00/0000-00/0000
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 understand and follow them
D.Education
You may include any colleges at which you have completed courses or from which you have obtained a degree. The example below shows how to list your degree:
EDUCATION
Baker College Baker Online Expected graduation 00/0000
Bachelor of Science Honors: Dean’s List GPA 0.0
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:
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- 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) 0000
Baker College Student Chapter of ACM 0000
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CODE Computer Classroom Volunteer 0000
Community Church Volunteer Staff, Website Team 0000–Present
Computer Repair/Virus Removal 0000–Present
- 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 CORE QUALIFICATIONS section.
Revised 17 October 2024