ECONOMICS
RESUMES
for Undergraduate Business Students
Creating a “Results” Resume
A resume is a written summary that highlights your education, experience, skills, and other relevant
information. The primary purpose of the resume is to get you an interview. Employers often scan
resumes very quickly. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume looks professional and dynamic.
Your Name
Street Address | City, State Zip | Phone Number | E-Mail Address
Objective:
An objective can include job title, industry, and competencies or skills you would like to use in your
position.
Education:
Saint Louis University – John Cook School of Business, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Graduation Month and Year
Concentration (Certificates, Minors or Supporting Area, if applicable)
Include GPA if it is over 3.0/4.0
Relevant Experience:
Internship Title, Dates when you worked
Name of Company, City, State
Use phrases, starting each phrase with an action verb to grab reader’s attention.
Explain job duties including skills used and accomplishments.
Employment History:
Job Title, Dates when you worked
Company Name, City, State
Describe job duties and accomplishments.
List all experience in reverse chronological order, starting with most recent.
Additional Headings:
On-campus Activities
Leadership Experience
Study Abroad
Relevant Coursework
Language Skills
Honors / Awards
Community Service / Volunteer Experience
Computer Skills
General Tips:
Keep in mind that an employer will typically scan a resume for 1 minute or less.
Be honest throughout your resume—never lie.
Do not use a resume template or table to create your resume.
Type the resume in Arial or Times New Roman in 11 or12-point size for text
Limit your resume to one page for traditional students
Use indentations, capital letters, bolding, and bullets to effectively enhance important information
Tailor resumes to specific positions or employers
Never include references or the statement “References Available Upon Request”
Never include personal information such as age, hobbies, interests, marital status
Generally include a cover letter with your resume
Proofread! Let several people (including Career Services staff) critique your resume
Adapted from Career Services, Division of Student Development, Saint Louis University - 9/2008
Action Verb List
Leadership Communication Technical Admin Creative Financial Service
Skills Skills Skills Skills Skills Skills Skills
Administered Addressed Analyzed Approved Acted Accounted Collaborated
Analyzed Advised Adjusted Arranged Composed Administered Contracted
Anticipated Arbitrated Aligned Catalogued Conceived Allocated Coordinated
Assessed Arranged Calculated Classified Conceptualized Analyzed Counseled
Assigned Assembled Catalogued Collected Created Appraised Corrected
Attained Authored Compiled Compiled Designed Audited Demonstrated
Chaired Bargained Computed Corresponded Developed Balanced Encouraged
Contracted Clarified Critiqued Dispatched Directed Budgeted Evaluated
Consolidated Collaborated Created Executed Established Calculated Facilitated
Coordinated Connected Detailed Generated Fashioned Comparing Guided
Conducted Contributed Drafted Implemented Founded Compiling Integrated
Delegated Coordinated Designed Inspected Illustrated Computed Led
Developed Corresponded Devised Monitored Integrated Correlated Listened
Directed Defined Diagnosed Operated Introduced Equated Purchased
Empowered Developed Engineered Organized Invented Examined Repaired
Enabled Directed Evaluated Prepared Originated Forecasted Public
Executed Drafted Examined Processed Performed Formulated Relations
Hired Edited Extracted Purchased Planned Leveraged Skills
Collaborated
Improved Explained Formulated Recorded Revitalized Managed Communicated
Increased Influenced Financed Retrieved Shaped Maximized Conducted
Initiated Integrated Identified Specified Translated Planned Consulted
Measured Interviewed Maintained Validated Projected Processed Convinced
Modeled Lectured Measured Recorded Recognized Selling Created
Negotiated Listened Operated Reduced Reconciled Skills Demonstrated
Overhauled Mediated Organized Reported Advised Endorsed
Oversaw Moderated Programmed Verified Asked Entertained
Planned Motivated Refined Collaborated Calculated Hosted
Prioritized Negotiated Repaired Collated Closed Informed
Produced Organized Reviewed Computed Communicated Interviewed
Recommended Persuaded Restructured Developed Compared Performed
Regulated Promoted Revised Evaluated Contacted Planned
Reinforced Publicized Solved Examined Contracted Promoted
Restructured Presented Summarized Followed Convinced Recruited
Reviewed Proposed Improved Differentiated Represented
Scheduled Read Recommended Influenced Researched
Strengthened Reconciled Sorted Informed Taught
Supervised Translated Systemized Inspected
Verified Updated Wrote Planned
Adapted from Career Services, Division of Student Development, Saint Louis University - 9/2008
Firstname Lastname
Street Address
City, State Zip
Cell Phone
E-Mail
Summary
• Quick learner with an exceptionally strong work ethic.
• Proven ability to manage and organize large amounts of information.
• Globally minded with demonstrated leadership skills
• Specific economic interests include Econometrics, International Trade and Global
Economy
• Fluent in Albanian and Italian; Conversational in French
Education
Saint Louis University, John Cook School of Business, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2014
Concentration in Economics
Minor in Legal Studies (24 hours of legal coursework)
Cumulative GPA: 3.32/4.00
Related Experience
Intern, Summer 2013
Wells Fargo Advisors, St. Louis, MO
• Expanded knowledge base by participating FC Training, Product Knowledge Seminars
and conference calls with branch brokers.
• Researched and wrote about hedge funds, reinsurance, insurance, annuities, and other
various financial products.
• Created spreadsheets to provide assistance in analyzing and promoting insurance and
annuity sales.
• Oversaw coordination, assembly, and delivery of high-priority materials for company
seminars.
Additional Work History
Server, 2011 – present
Café Eau, St. Louis, MO
• Worked in a 4-diamond establishment providing excellent customer service at all times
• Managed staff of 6 assistants included scheduling, supervising, and training.
Activities/Honors
Economics Club, 2011 – Present
• President, 2013 – Present
St. Louis Albanian - American Society, 2009 – Present
• Assistant to the Director of Fundraising, 2012 – 2013
Dean’s List (one semester)
University Scholarship (Merit-based)
Firstname Lastname
Permanent Address: School Address:
Street Address Street Address
City, State Zip City, State Zip
Cell Phone E-Mail
OBJECTIVE
To secure an internship opportunity in the field of economics to gain professional experience and
apply project management and technical skills
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University – John Cook School of Business St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2014
Concentration: Economics, Minor: Spanish
Service Leadership Program (300 service hours, 24 leadership workshops, 15 credit hours)
GPA: 3.27 / 4.00
STUDY ABROAD
Saint Louis University, Madrid, Spain Summer 2012
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern Summer 2013
Chicago Transit Authority Chicago, IL
• Worked with capital improvement program to improve the 5 year strategic plan
• Assisted deputy project manager with planning and budgeting for 8-10 ongoing projects
• Researched information from other transit authorities to help enhance business operations
WORK EXPERIENCE
Software Specialist 2012 – present
Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO
• Learned and applied new software information in a quick, thorough manner
• Successfully assisted over 25 students per week in trouble-shooting software problems
• Resolved student, staff, and faculty concerns in a positive manner
Manager / Lifeguard 2009-2012 (seasonal)
Niles Oasis Water Park Niles, IL
• Successfully recruited and managed approximately 40 employees
• Earned certification as Ellis and Associates Professional Lifeguard
ACTIVITIES
Student Activities Board 2010 – present
• Vice President of Finance , 2011 – present
Delta Sigma Pi (Professional Business Fraternity) 2010 – present
Volunteer, Cardinal Glennon Hospital 2011 – present
