Building Your Résumé
Résumés are a critical component of the application process. Whatever stage of writing you’re in, whether it’s brainstorming or final polishing, the Career Center can help. Contact us to set up an appointment if you’d like in-depth assistance, or just drop by if you have a specific question(s).
Most employers spend about 12 seconds on their first glance at your résumé. Therefore, your résumé must be clear, concise, and easy to read.
Your résumé should:
- Be targeted to the type of position for which you are applying
- Be completely free of spelling errors, typos, and mistakes
- Have parallel structure and consistent formatting
- Have a professional appearance
- Be easy to read
The Career Center’s Résumé One-Pager provides detailed information on how to structure your résumé, and features a sample to get you thinking about how to create and/or strengthen your own.
Industry-Focused Résumés
Once you have chosen a specific industry, you will benefit from evolving your résumé into an industry-focused résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) to showcase your specialized skills and experience. The résumé samples below are based on industry, not major of study. Think of your major as a foundation. It provides tools and knowledge, but it’s up to you to decide how to use them. You’re not limited to one industry. Instead, your Liberal Arts education gives you the flexibility to shape your career path based on your interests, skills, and experiences.