UChicago Resume Template
Resume template modeled on the University of Chicago Career Advancement format: one page, achievement-focused, rigorous bullets, no photo.
Key Takeaways
- One page, single column, no photo.
- Every bullet has action + scope + measurable result.
- BA Thesis named under Education.
- GPA only if 3.5+.
- Skills grouped at the bottom, specific tools only.
Introduction
UChicago Career Advancement teaches a one-page resume with an unusually high bar for what counts as a bullet. The published guidance treats each line as a small argument: a specific action, set in the right context, leading to a concrete result. The format is conservative — single column, no photo, dates right-aligned — but the editorial discipline is the signature.
Format rules at a glance
- Length
- 1 page
- Bullets
- Action + scope + measurable result
- BA Thesis
- Named under Education
- GPA
- Only if ≥3.5
- Photo
- Never
UChicago resume format
- Length: one page through graduation and for several years after.
- Font: a clean serif (Times, Garamond) or sans-serif (Arial, Calibri) at 10–12 pt.
- Margins: 0.5"–1".
- Dates: right-aligned, Month Year.
- Photo: never.
Personal summary
UChicago's samples don't include a summary by default. A short profile is acceptable for career changers; otherwise let your evidence work.
Experience section
- Open every bullet with a strong verb in the correct tense.
- State scope (size, scale, stakes) so the reader can calibrate the result.
- End with a measurable outcome — UChicago specifically warns against bullets that name an action without a result.
- Cap each bullet at two lines; cap each role at 3–5 bullets.
Education and certifications
Education leads the page through graduation.
- The University of Chicago, then degree, then graduation date.
- Include GPA if 3.5+; major GPA optionally.
- BA Thesis or capstone title sits under the degree line.
- Honors (General Honors, departmental honors, Phi Beta Kappa) as sub-entries.
Skills guidance
Skills sit at the bottom of the page, grouped by category. Specific tools and languages only — no proficiency stars, no bar charts.
Mistakes to avoid
- Bullets that describe duties without a result.
- Listing a thesis title outside Education.
- Self-rated proficiency labels (5/5, ★★★★).
- Photos or decorative headers.
Frequently Asked Questions About UChicago Resumes
Under the degree line in Education. UChicago Career Advancement specifically recommends naming the thesis because it's often the strongest sustained work an undergraduate has produced.
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Disclaimer
Based on public career-center best practices. Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Chicago.
Source: careeradvancement.uchicago.edu
