Resume Writing

Ready to make a first impression? That is what your resume will do. Your resume and cover letter are your most important marketing tool.

Tips to Writing Your Resume - Your resume is an advertisement of the education, experience, skills and accomplishments you offer to potential employers. Utilize the resume worksheet to identify your experience, skills, and accomplishments. As a recent graduate, you may include education, employment, team projects, individual class projects, research, student clubs, campus organizations, volunteer experience, community service, and any other activities that demonstrate your skills related to the position you are seeking.

Resume Templates – There are several different kinds of resumes, including functional resumes and chronological resumes. The format you choose should be based on the experience and education you have.

Resume resources:

America's Career Infonet

Monster Career Advice

Quintessential Careers Toolbox 

Cover Letters – A cover letter gives you an opportunity to introduce yourself and state the specific skills and experience that make you the right person for the job.

Thank You Letters or Emails - Sending a thank-you letter or email demonstrates your knowledge of business etiquette and your ability to communicate in writing. To learn more about sending thank-you letters or email visit Interviewing Follow-through.

Call to Follow-up - If you have not heard back from a recruiter or interviewer, it is ok to call them to follow-up. Following-up shows persistence and dedication.