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Public Relations Resume Tips:

A public relations resume must present information quickly, clearly, and in a way that makes the experience relevant to the position in consideration. That means condensing the information to its most powerful form.

Preliminary Requirement :

  • Research on your career alternatives before starting your resume.
  • Organize your thoughts and ideas into your resume.
  • Refer to samples from other resume guides.
  • Avoid using 'I' throughout your resume.

Public Relations Resume Template


Contact Information :

  1. Full name
  2. Campus and permanent addresses
  3. Telephone numbers
  4. Email address

Objective : Short and specific statement that includes position and relevant skills in the field of public relations.

Summary : Include a short summary for your resume. For example:

Worked as a Public Information Specialist for five years and expanded public participation in the NPs cherry blossom interpretive program by 20% through the implementation of a public relations campaign.

Education : List your highest degree first.

  1. Name of institution, city and state
  2. Degree, major and year awarded
  3. GPA (optional)

Skills : Mention all your job related skills to make your resume outstanding. Use action-words, verbs, adverbs, adjectives in your descriptions and terms that are specific to your job. You can also add your computer and language skills.

Experience : List the most recent experience first. Emphasize on your achievements and contributions.

For Example : 'Expanded public participation in the NPs cherry blossom interpretive program by 20% through the implementation of a public relations campaign'.

Activities : Campus and community activities, memberships in professional organizations etc.

Personal : Certifications, security clearances, patents, special awards, citizenship etc.

Summary of Resume Preparation :

  • Short and to the point.
  • Include a clear 'Job Objective'.
  • Use action verbs to describe job duties.
  • Do not include references or say 'References available upon request'.
  • Do not include personal information such as height, weight, marital status, sex or health.
  • List information, do not write in sentences or paragraphs.

Example :

Lab Technician
Chemistry Department, NMIMT

Inorganic Research

  • Participated in environmental study of New Mexico.
  • Participated in bauxite leaching project.
  • Utilized wet chemical, electrochemical, AA and other 0spectrophotometric analyses

Organic Research

  • Developed a specific ion exchange resin.
  • Gained experience in IR, NMR, x-ray and organic synthesis.


Try to use Action Verbs when constructing your statements .