International Student Resumes

If you are an international student studying at Wichita State University, and are going to be applying for jobs in the United States, you will want to revise your resume. A review of our Starter Kit is a good place to start. In addition, the points below are important to take into consideration.

Resumes in the United States are concise records of your accomplishments educationally and in the work place. One page should be sufficient length for your resume unless you have extensive professional experience. Much of the information you would include on your resume in your home country is not needed--or wanted by U.S. employers. Do not include your photograph, health information, your birth date or age, marital status, race or ethnicity or religion, high school information, or personal interests or hobbies. If you are using an American name, include it in parenthesis following your given name.  If not, information indicating how to pronounce your given name may be helpful to employers. Convert your grade point average to a 4.00 scale and include if it is a 3.00 or above. If you have work experience in a country outside the U.S., it is a good idea to include an explanation of the size and type of organization(s).

If you have questions while working on your resume, stop by during walkin hours from 1:00 to 5:00 on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon. If you want or need more than 15 minutes, you will want to schedule an appointment. 

Our office is here to help you with your career and job search questions. If you need assistance, stop by or call today to schedule an appointment. We will give you guidance and resources to create a resume you can be proud of.