Resumes

The average resume has approximately 20-30 seconds to make an impression on an employer. Take advantage of this window of opportunity to market what you have to offer. Use our helpful resources below:

• Visit our Resume Guide or Career Resource Guide for tips on how to create a resume or improve your current version.
• Visit our C.V. Guide or Career Resource Guide for suggestions on how to create a curriculum vitae (biographical information about your educational and work background), used primarily by those in the education fields.
• Get feedback - Attend a 15-minute session during our drop-in hours on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a printed draft of your resume or cover letter with you.
• Visit Career Services during drop-in hours to get feedback or get help with creating a resume or cover letter. If you already have a draft, bring a printed version with you.
• Get free resume paper - Print your resume for free at Career Services, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your resume already loaded onto a flash drive to print.  

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