There is an answer to the question, "How do I write my degree?"
Capitalize and use the singular noun with its relevant prepositional phrase, like Associate in Arts or Bachelor of Science. This can be confusing, because the rule for an Associate's degree is different from the rule for any further degrees.
The correct standard form for general reference to these degrees is to use the possessive form of "bachelor" - meaning with the apostrophe and "s" - and to drop the caps, as in "She has her master's degree" or "He has a bachelor's in music."
Correct standard form when abbreviating is to capitalize the main component words and use periods: A.A., B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., etc. Note how these vary: Ph.D., M.Ed., M.B.A. The first two abbreviate Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) and Education (Master of Education), whereas the third ones does not abbreviate any particular word, so stands alone: Master of Business Administration.
When referencing your degree and major, do not capitalize your major unless your major is in some subject that is a proper noun (like English or French etc.). Correct standard use would be: "I have a bachelor's degree in business accounting." A capitalized example would be: "I have a bachelor's degree in English."
Erin Maxey Wilhite, REALTOR® at Cortiers Bryan College Station's, blog for Business Communications students at Blinn College
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Example of a Functional Resume
This page also has a downloadable Word version of the resume template.
The style shown on this linked page works best when you have a little experience and time under your belt and are trying to fit it all on one page. Space is saved by placing the headings above the text rather than setting them apart in a separate column. The Skills Summary and Computer Skills sections use internal columns for the same reason.
Students with less experience will probably find the style that lists the headings in a separate column better fits their needs, because it helps to fill out the white space on the page.
Having trouble formatting columns? Use a table instead, and make the borders invisible.
The style shown on this linked page works best when you have a little experience and time under your belt and are trying to fit it all on one page. Space is saved by placing the headings above the text rather than setting them apart in a separate column. The Skills Summary and Computer Skills sections use internal columns for the same reason.
Students with less experience will probably find the style that lists the headings in a separate column better fits their needs, because it helps to fill out the white space on the page.
Having trouble formatting columns? Use a table instead, and make the borders invisible.
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