How to Find the Right Job
Finding the job you want takes many steps and often involves a lot of decision-making. With so many factors to keep track of it can lead to numerous documents and endless running lists which …
This list of verbs can be used in describing your transferrable skills, responsibilities and accomplishments. If used appropriately, it can help you write in a focused manner.
As a trained career peer with the Career & Co-op Center, regardless of whether I meet with an undergraduate or graduate student, there are a few things that apply to both groups. That being said, there are other ways that graduate and undergraduate resumes (or CVs) can be different. This is a result of circumstances, work experiences, and other factors that commonly exist between these two groups.
Rather, a great resume features not only the facts about you but considerations of the company, what they are looking for, how they talk about the skills they need, and more. So, our tips for writing a resume often boil down to three starting points or three “R’s”; Research, Reflect, and Report.
So, let’s go through each “R” to show you practical, actionable advice that will help you write a standout resume for your next application.
While there is no one way to write a resume, there are some best practices to keep in mind to help your application stand out to your reader and increase the likelihood of getting an interview. Below, we’ve answered some …
