Critiques
Appointments:
You can call 656-0440 to schedule an individual appointment with
a counselor
for questions or assistance.
Drop-in Counseling Hours:
Drop-in hours are available Monday through Friday
from 9 am until 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Holiday Hours (Dec 14 - Jan 4):
The Career Library is open Monday through Friday
from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
during the Holiday break. There are no counseling appointments available.
Getting Started
Read the resume writing introduction to get started writing your resume. Additional tips to consider:
- Resume length
Try to keep it short.
- Resume Makeover
Readability, spelling, punctuation, and word spacing can help you make a good impression.
- Use action verbs
Use action verbs to describe your achievements and duties, increasing their impact.
- Results, not just duties
Focus on the results of your actions to clarify the value you bring to an employer.
- Format for easy scanning
Your resume may be scanned for storage and searching—format your resume appropriately.
Sample documents
Virtual Resume Help
Optimal Resume
OptimalResume™ is a free service provided by the Career Center in partnership with OptimalResume.com.
You can use this website to:
- Design high-impact resumes based on your major and career goals
- Easily create resumes in several formats, including Word® Compatible, Plain Text, PDF, and HTML
- Manage up to 5 unique resumes
- Include your resume in your own professional website, which you can update, deactivate, and reactivate as your career progresses