Career Questions tagged Resume Writing
How to stand out with lack of experience for my prospective field?
It’s the medical field and emphasizes a lot of hands-on experience but I’m unable to get any because of COVID. Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours...
Can I spice things up graphically on my resume to make it easier to grasp the concepts?
Or should I stick to text-only? Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park [42:20] This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In...
How to make an resume ATS friendly?
I recently submitted my resume to Indeed.com, unfortunately my information did not transfer correctly. I believe the format of my resume is at fault here. What are some great tips to remind when making a resume? What are some great resources or websites that help create a resume that is ATS-...
What kinds of things should be on my resume to be a Chemical Laboratory technician ?
what should i include when filling out a resume?
what things/subjects should i put into my resume to insure that i get the spot of employment/stand out from everybody else that has applied for the position job-application job-search...
What are the key elements to include in a well executed resume?
I am heading into my senior year of college and I am beginning to look for teaching jobs in the state. I want a very well composed and impressive essay to give future employers! resume resume-writing teaching...
Is making a resume important to get ready for college?
In my Personal, Career, and Development Skills class, I was required to make a resume even though I am not applying for a job. I was wondering, is it important to have a resume to apply for college in the future? resume college preparing-for-college resume-writing...
What are some of the extracurrciulars I should have on my resume for competitive schools and medical schools?
I'm kind of confused on which extracurriculars to join that will make my resume look good for competitive schools and medical schools in general. Are there any specific must-haves I should have like NHS? What are some of the extra ones that will also look good? extracurriculars...
How to write cover letter?
I am planning to apply for a summer intern in Non-governmental organisation(NGO). However, they usually would not post recruitment notice. So how should I start in the opening of the cover letter? ngos cover-letters #job-offer human-resources summer-internship summer-jobs...
What level of involvement do employers look for on resumes?
I am involved with a club that I will be taking a leadership role after my first year of involvement, but I feel like I need to be joining more clubs. How many different things should I be involved with to get hired?...
What are some key positions or skills that would look good on a resume for business development/marketing internships?
I was wondering if things like language certificates, volunteer positions at smaller companies/charity organizations would look good, or anything else, for positions in business development or marketing/PR. Marketing would include brand consulting, communications/PR, consulting, etc....
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Certifications For Business?
I'm asking about certificates because I'm interested in working in the non profit field, and I know that in any field of business, certificates to go along with degrees look good on a resume. women-in-business business certification...
What is a small thing that would make someone stand out to a potential employer?
I know that employers like to see people with lots of experience and plenty to fill their resume, but what is something that they would look for that most people wouldn't think of? jobs job-search resume...
What makes a good job candidate?
As someone going into the work field and a little brother who's going to as well I want to know the basic requirements for a good job candidate so that I might be able to help him and myself. job-search-strategies career-counseling career job-search resume-writing...
What past jobs should you show on a resume?
resume-writing I am applying for a pharmacy position and I was wondering if I should include all job experiences such as a fast-food position in high school or only those that relate to the job I'm applying for in my resume. pharmaceuticals...
What should you include in your resume if you're a student with little experience/ skills?
Looking to develop a resume that is effective and stands out, but I'm a high school student without much experience or skills. Are there any things you can include that someone reviewing your resume would find useful to know? Does the fact that I volunteer as a teacher assistant or that I'm...
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How do you write an outstanding, effective cover letter?
Applying for an internship and was asked to submit a cover letter. What is it and how can you write an effective one? Would really appreciate some examples or guidance. job job-search resume resume-writing cover-letters evaluating-resumes skills job-skills interviewing-skills career...
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what should i put on my resume as a first time job seeker?
I'm starting to look for jobs, but I don't know what employers want to see from me, given I have not held a career before. jobs resume...
Does having experience outside of your preferred career field do anything to you?
I do not have a lot of experience (job or otherwise) in the field that I am currently pursuing, however I do have experience in areas such as working in a museum, teaching and working in the arts (glass blowing, painting, sewing..). Is there anyway to incorporate those skills in the...
How do I write a resume?
What does it take to compose a resume? Which skills are relevant? What does the company want to see from me? What if I have no experience? communications resume resume-writing public-speaking interviewing-skills communication-skills job-application...
How should I prepare myself for a first job? How do I organize my resume, if I'm a minor, preparing to apply for my first job?
As of a month ago, I officially turned 16, which has given me a broader base of jobs to go after and apply for. I'd like to start applying for jobs, and hopefully, work a steady job before I turn 17, so I can develop my resume history and work-place skills. But all the jobs near me require...
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How do I select what to put on my resumé?
I understand that it often depends on where it is being distributed. However, I seem to have too much pertinent information to fit on a single page. In general, is it better to include diverse aspects of your being, or focalize around that field in which you are interested? resume...
How do you write a decent cover letter?
I need to build my resume and make it complete and professional. resume resume-writing cover-letters...
Do you have any tips for writing good resumes and cover letters?
I am starting to look for internships for the near future and many if not all require a resume and cover letter. I am just looking for some tips to improve my cover letter and resume. resume resume-writing...
How powerful is LinkedIn ?
What is the role of LinkedIn in getting a job in US, are resumes given equal importance as LinkedIn. Which one is better ? research human-resources resume recruiting resume-writing linkedin...
How do you recommend to build your resume?
I am a sophomore accounting major and want to build my resume and LinkedIn profile. Do you have any tips or things to include in a resume? Additionally, do you have any ways to go about getting some of these positions? business accounting internships resume-writing evaluating-resumes...
What's the best way to make your resume stand out on top of your peers?
Hi I'm a student at Westwood High School which is ranked 48 for academics out of all the high schools in the country. This means we have lots of competition amongst our peers. I'm currently trying to build a resume that won't only look better than my peers but also grab the attention of good...
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Do resumes need to be one page?
Hi, I'm attempting to become an "officer" in a club at my college and they want to see a resume. My boyfriend is a part of this club and he told me that my resume needs to be one page, that jobs only want to see one page anyways. Is this true? The job application my father helped me make it...
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