Writing a Resume

A resume is a marketing document that outlines your previous experiences in a way that shows that you are the best candidate for the position you are applying for. It’s meant to be between one and two pages, and should be tailored to each position you apply to.

Transferable Skills 101: Definition, Examples, and How to Build Yours in 2026

Even if you haven’t had your first professional job, you’ve likely built transferable skills through internships, volunteering, classes, and extracurriculars. These skills can transfer from one role to another and include soft skills like collaboration and problem-solving, as well as …

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BTS came back. Your career gap shouldn’t be harder to explain than military service

By Jim Stroud, career intelligence analyst and job search workshop facilitator for college students

All seven members of BTS have completed South Korea’s mandatory service and reunited after one of the most visible career pauses in modern entertainment. PBS, citing …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Do You Have the Ability? – Yes!

Reflect on your everyday roles to identify the career skills you have and acknowledge that you have the ability to step into any leadership position.

By Gaojia Xiong
Gaojia Xiong
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Career Resources

Take a look at this article from Forage for examples of what teamwork can look like, how to build this …

While there is no “right” way to make a resume, there are things you can do to increase your chances …

Some industries require information that is very specific to the field on the resume. See suggestions for nursing, teaching, research, …

This resource includes a breakdown of potential sections to include on your resume. 

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Career Competencies & Your Resume is meant to help you translate the behaviors you demonstrated in the Career Competencies Checklist …

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