Preparing Your Resume for a Career Fair

To make the most out of and increase your confidence at a career fair, preparation is key. Part of this includes updating your resume to give to employers of interest during the event.

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By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Associate Director, Career Advising & Programming
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5 Ways to Highlight Military Experience on Your Resume  

Whether active duty, reserve, or National Guard, you raised your right hand and signed up to be the <1% to serve your country. That sacrifice comes with endless knowledge and experience that cannot be gained anywhere else. So let’s take about five ways you can highlight your military experience on a resume that will allow you to stand out as a candidate in the civilian job market.

By Melissa Snyder
Melissa Snyder Student Staff - Career Peer
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Top Ten Pitfalls in Resume Writing

At the Career & Co-op Center, we tend to see some of the same common issues with resumes. Often times this happens when your writing your resume for the first time, and that is to be expected. In order to …

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Advising & Staff Development
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Yes, Virginia, ATS do reject candidates based on the keywords in their resumes

There are many things in life that we wish weren’t true. Some of them used to be not true and still aren’t, such as the concept that the world is flat. I get that there are some flat-earthers who literally …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Should diverse students, recent grads be more concerned about employers’ use of applicant tracking systems?

When diverse college students and recent graduates step into the job market, they encounter a variety of employers, including large ones that often utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Understanding how these systems work and how to effectively tailor applications can …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Resources

Effective Resume Writing Guide

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

C.V. Guide

Learn more about what to include, formatting conditions and more through our C.V. guide

Job Search Letters Guide

PDF: Cover Letter, Letter of Inquiry, Informational Interview Request, Thank you/Follow-up Letter

Simple Resume Template

This simple resume template works very well with job application platforms. Avoiding graphics, tables and columns makes it easier for …

Federal Resume Guide

Federal jobs, especially those applied to through USAJobs.gov, require a specific approach to your resume. The federal government has a …

Sample Cover Letter 2: Prospecting Letter

PDF: Sample cover letter for an opportunity you learned about through a contact at the company.

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