How to build a resume
The Career Center offers many references to the student looking for a job or working on improving their resume, cover letter or interviewing skills. A representative visited Mark Twain about how to visit the perfect resume. This is the perfect time since people are looking for internships and summer jobs.
- A resume has to stand out. Therefore, using templates online should be used as guides because otherwise, it is unoriginal. A resume should be one page unless you can fill it out to be two complete pages. References should be on a separate page.
- Use bullet points with strong action words and adverbs in the form of “ly.” Leave out information such as hobbies, photos, personal interests or age. Spell out everything and use formal language.
- Keep your resume professional. Avoid fancy fonts and colors. It should stand out, but not in an obnoxious way.
The Career Center offers free advice and workshops. However you can walk in anytime to get your resume reviewed. They also hold interviewing presentations and other useful tools.