Sometimes being able to take a look at an actual resume can help you figure out how to format your own, how to describe experience, or what kinds of things you might include. Be careful though not to borrow too much from a sample–if you’re using words you don’t know, or not describing experiences accurately, it’s bound to come through in an interview when you’re asked to talk about things in more depth.
To see a bad resume (with descriptions of what’s wrong) and a revision (with descriptions of how things were fixed) take a look at the Resume Makeover from the Career Passport.
To see a sample of a combination resume, complete with Skills Profile and helpful hints on how to make a combo resume work for you, take a look at the Combination Resume Spotlight from the Career Passport.
To see a sample student employment resume for an entering freshman (pdf), just click Sample Resume
I’m thinking a resume workshop might help. Stop in for one of our weekly resume workshops or log in to MySpartanCareer and check out the Workshops tab under Events for even more offerings.
I have a draft of my resume done, but I’d like someone to go over it with me. It’s time to make an appointment with a career advisor.
