2008 Woodie Awards
Resume tips
Adrienne Sabo, Editor in Chief
Issue date: 12/6/07 Section: Jobs after graduation
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The first step in any job search, and often a last minute effort by students, is building a resume.
Bernie Cummins, director of the Career and Counseling Center said one of the most serious problems with students, and any individual, is putting off the resume till the last minute. He said a proper resume should have drafts, revisions and critiques.
"You really need to let it take shape and work at it," he said.
His advice is to treat a resume like a small school project and spend the time developing it.
Cummins also recommends that students create their own resume design instead of using a template because they often have a limited format.
"Students are so computer literate now, take a clean document and do it yourself."
When building a resume try to keep it to one page. If it is more than one page, there might be information that could be deleted.
Cummins said while students do list relevant courses on their resumes, recruiters typically know what coursework is required. He said students can list any electives that they took that support their major or desired profession.
Think of it as a communication tool with an employer and get feedback from professors and others who can be critical of it.
Most importantly, Cummins said, "You don't want your resume to stand out for the wrong reason."
Bernie Cummins, director of the Career and Counseling Center said one of the most serious problems with students, and any individual, is putting off the resume till the last minute. He said a proper resume should have drafts, revisions and critiques.
"You really need to let it take shape and work at it," he said.
His advice is to treat a resume like a small school project and spend the time developing it.
Cummins also recommends that students create their own resume design instead of using a template because they often have a limited format.
"Students are so computer literate now, take a clean document and do it yourself."
When building a resume try to keep it to one page. If it is more than one page, there might be information that could be deleted.
Cummins said while students do list relevant courses on their resumes, recruiters typically know what coursework is required. He said students can list any electives that they took that support their major or desired profession.
Think of it as a communication tool with an employer and get feedback from professors and others who can be critical of it.
Most importantly, Cummins said, "You don't want your resume to stand out for the wrong reason."
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