Resume

Your resume is your first introduction to a potential employer. It should concisely convey relevant experiences, skills, accomplishments and qualifications.

Research the Employer

You would never write a major paper without conducting research, and developing a resume is no different. Identify a potential job/internship, reflect on who you are, and think about how your unique experiences and skills distinguish you as a top candidate.

Your resume should be targeted for each employer. What skills are listed in the job description? Those skills, such as “analyze” or “create,” should be worked into your resume as long as they accurately reflect your experience.

Skills Plus Impact

Don’t just create a laundry list of things you did at a past job. Start with a strong action verb that conveys skills required for the position you are pursuing. End the statement with a result or impact. How many people did you recruit? Was there a percent increase in funds raised from the prior year? These results show success in your experiences.

Don’t Forget Class Projects

Research projects, case competitions and capstone courses provide valuable skills and experiences. Highlight these experiences on your resume just as you would a job, using strong action verbs and showing results. You should also mention any specific skill set you developed, such as using SPSS to analyze data. In addition, many students particpate in study abroad opporuntities that can and should be added to your resume. To gain more information regarding how to articulate your study abroad expereince on your resume, coverletter and during an interview, see your career advisor.

Have your Resume Reviewed

Utilize VMOCK , our free SMART resume platform designed to help you create and customize a powerful resume and customize your career journey. VMOCK uses technologies like artificial intelligence to provide instant personalized feedback based on criteria from advisors, employers and global best practices. 

Virtual Drop-ins with Peer Career Coaches-Center for Career Exploration and Success

Meet with a trained Peer Career Coach via Zoom to have your cover letter, resume or LinkedIn profile reviewed. Drop-in meetings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

  • Monday: 10:00am – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Friday: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Steps to Connect

  • Meet with a Peer Career Coach for Virtual Drop-Ins by using Zoom.
  • Have a digital copy of your resume accessible to upload and share. Or have your questions prepared so the Peer Career Coach can provide guidance in developing your resume, cover letter or LinkedIn.
  • Use VMock for after hours resume review. 
  • Upload your resume to VMock to request network feedback from a Peer Career Coach. Students will receive feedback within 48 hours.

Have your Resume Reviewed

Utilize VMOCK , our free SMART resume platform designed to help you create and customize a powerful resume and customize your career journey. VMOCK uses technologies like artificial intelligence to provide instant personalized feedback based on criteria from advisors, employers and global best practices. 

Visit Drop-In Hours or request a Career Advising Appointment via Handshake.

View Samples and Learn More

Review the CCES Resume Guide. [PDF]* 

*Accessible version of PDF available upon request.