Write Your Résumé
Use your own individual experiences, projects and strengths.
Reflect keywords from software and responsibilities listed in the job description in your résumé.
Résumé Example- Most companies expect this format
Masters Résumé Example
Build Your Summary Statement
Action Verbs
Build Your Accomplishment Statements
Get Your Résumé Reviewed
Now that you have written a solid résumé, have it reviewed.
Optimal Résumé– Make an account, select your academic level, upload your résumé. It will be reviewed in 2-3 days, peak periods around career fair may take 7-10 days.
Handshake– Make an appointment with a peer career coach. Bring a paper copy to your appointment, not all locations have printers.
The Engineering Career Center does not offer walk-in appointments.
Write Your Cover Letter
Every customized résumé also needs a customized cover letter.
Cover Letter Samples from Job Choices Magazine
The Art of Writing Job Letters Search through Decline
