Have you ever asked yourself how to make the resume that will get the perfect job? If so, there are many resources at the University for you.
"The Career Planning & Placement office has all types of resources from information on the FBI to Abercrombie and Fitch," said LSA junior Kim Santiago, who is a resume adviser.
CP&P has a walk-in service run by student advisers, that guides other students in making an excellent resume.
All resumes should list education, work experience, honors, activities and interests, advisers say.
It is not necessary to list courses on resumes, but activities such as clubs, fraternities or sororities, and volunteer work are important to the resume because these activities show diversity.
The English Composition Board also advises students on personal statements and cover letters. ECB Director George Cooper said the personal statement is an important part of students' applications.
"It should show your ability as a writer and as a thinker, and someone who can pay attention to their own experience and identify and communicate," Cooper said. "It's significant."
Santiago encourages resume-writers to mention computer skills and knowledge of another language.
She also said that that it is not necessary to list a grade-point average, but recommended if it is more than a 3.0.
"I look at other people's resumes as a guide to setting up my own resume in hopes of presenting myself in a successful manner," said LSA sophomore Priya Khanna, who has used CP&P's services.
Interviews should reflect diversity too.
CP&P conducts mock interviews with counselors that are videotaped, viewed and critiqued for improvement on verbal and nonverbal communication by a counselor.
C. Bryan Kempton, a counselor at CP&P, said self-assessment is important for a clear understanding of the skills, values and interests used in a job.
"You need to bridge the gap between employer, the position and yourself through a thorough understanding of your skills and how they relate to the qualifications of the position," Kempton said.
Students also have their own opinions on how to do interviews.
"When I have an interview I make sure that I am sitting up straight, pause before I answer each question and make lots of eye contact." said Monica Austin, an LSA sophomore.
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CP&P resume adviser Adrienne Holt critiques a resume for LSA senior Amanda Kothe last week.
With regard to resumes, CP&P suggests:
"You might feature more substantial and related experiences by listing and describing them within your 'Experience' section."
"A list of co-curricular experiences provides employers with a quick review as to how you have devoted your time and energy and for what periods of time. A variety of activities or a few, in-depth experiences can be equally effective."