Resumes
Your resume is your first impression. It must convince the employer in a matter of seconds that you are
unique and should be interviewed. Therefore, it is necessary that you put effort into creating your
resume.
Remember that a resume should highlight your achievements, skills and background; it is not a
detailed account of your life history.
Be sure to check your grammar and spelling carefully, and do not falsify any information on your resume (it could cost you a job!).
Please click the following link for a complete Resume Writing Guide.
All Freshmen and Sophomores wanting a Resume Review or Cover Letter Review must first take the Resume & Cover Letter Workshop.
Getting Started - Build your Resume Online with Optimal Resume
Optimal Resume is easy to use and provides section-by-section examples, and thousands of resume samples and resume styles from which to choose.
You can develop: cover letters, portfolios, job search websites and also practice your interviewing skills with the video interviewing capabilities.
There are comprehensive instructions in both video and text formats on the website which cover each section of the Optimal Resume program.
Cover Letters
It is important that you send a well-written cover letter along with your resume when applying for a
position, especially for positions requesting cover letters, or for positions requiring strong writing skills.
A cover letter is a one-page statement of objective which should highlight your skills and interest in a particular field/position.
It should communicate to the prospective employer how you are a good match for the company and the desired position.
Take the time to craft a good letter, and proofread it very
carefully before sending if your cover letter has errors, your whole application may be thrown out! Save
copies of all correspondence for your records.
Please click the following link for a complete Cover Letter Guide.
