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Resume Help

Every student should have a resume - it's one of the most important tools in your job search kit. You’ll need one to apply for part-time jobs, Co-op or internship positions, as well as full-time positions and graduate school.  You will also need one to activate an account in Career Connections, the Career Center’s on-line job search service.

Don’t wait until you see a great job or hear about a fantastic scholarship and then write a resume in a hurry. Usually, the end result is a poorly written resume that lacks polish.

Remember that a resume template is just a guideline and shouldn’t be the finished product. It’s a good idea to have a career counselor look over your resume, as this will be the base for all of your future ones.  All you’ll have to do after that is update the content as you gain new skills, knowledge and experience!

Please use the resources listed below, preferably in the order given, before bringing your resume in to be reviewed by a career counselor. Doing some of the preliminary work on your resume beforehand may eliminate the need for time-consuming follow-up critiques.

Career Center Resources to Help You with Your Resume & Cover Letter

On-line Seminar: “Resume Writing.”
Resume Do's, Don'ts and Dilemmas
Writing Your Resume's Objective Statement
Action Words for your Resume
Sample Resumes*
Career Center Resource Room. Contains books and DVDs on resume and cover letter writing.
Resume websites
Optimal Resume
-Design up to five high-impact resumes based on your major and career goals.
-Create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, and HTML
Resume Critiques: Bring a hard copy of your resume for a career counselor to critique.
Cover Letter
Credential File Service (via Interfolio)
Career Counseling | Job Search Coaching
 

* Resume formats may vary depending upon major or career choice. Check with your career counselor to be certain.

 

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