Looking for a job or internship? Be prepared with your professional documents to ensure you are identifying transferrable skills and marketing your past experience for the position you are applying to. We encourage students to begin a draft of their document, then meet with a career advisor to ensure it is marketing you best! Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment or stop by during our weekly drop-in hours!
Just like fashions change, so do resumes. And while making a fashion faux pas is generally not the end of the world (bell bottoms, anyone?), not keeping up on resume changes can land your resume in the “no, thanks” pile. …
Some resume trends come and go. Colorful resumes can confuse employers, making them even less likely to view you favorably. Others stick around because of their usefulness. Customizing your resume and adding an executive summary as an “elevator pitch” are …
By Fernando Pires
Fernando PiresCareer Advising & Recruitment Coordinator