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.

Resources for Entering the Workforce Post-Parental Leave

We have compiled a few tips on entering the workforce for KATIEs who are pursuing a degree while planning to join the workforce after a parental leave!

If you would like support in developing an action plan to make concrete …

By Teresa Butel
Teresa Butel Career Education Supervisor
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How to Write a Killer Digital Marketing Resume

Digital marketing professionals are in high demand. From SEO specialists to social media marketers, there are endless opportunities for those pursuing digital marketing careers. So, how do you write a resume that can make your application stand out? What can you …

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Resumes: when to graduate to a two-page resume

Just about all of us who’ve been to college were told then to have a one-page resume.

Some have believed this so fervently that 10, 20, even 30 years later, they will cut excellent content from their resume to get …

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

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

ay there’s a student, Katie. She is a second-year nursing student who is looking for an internship at a local …

How long should my resume be?

Traditionally, resumes are one page unless you have 10+ years of experience in the …

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

Bullet Points or Skill Statements

Skill statements are the bullet points that you can use to describe your experiences. Focus …

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

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Katie Studentze/hir/hirs | …

Career Resources

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

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