Careers

A resume is so much more than a list of skills, education and work history. With the cover letter, it is an integral part of making a good first impression. Hear job seekers and hiring managers discuss how they view and judge resumes and cover letters. Students learn how to make theirs stand out in a professional manner and how to present their skills creatively. Discover how to edit a resume and craft a cover letter for the specific job you're seeking.

Resumes: A How-To Guide

Over the course of this program, you will learn how to write functional, chronological, combination, and newsletter-style resumes using information on your skills and experience that you identify through two exercises: Personal Inventory (to capture the “what”) and Showing Your COLORS (to uncover the “how”). Ways to get a resume in front of a decision maker’s eyes are also addressed, and insightful snippets of commentary by a career counselor and an HR professional are interspersed throughout.