Resume Resources

Resume 101 is a great starting point for anyone working on a resume. Even if you’ve written a resume in the past, it’s a good idea to refresh your information to the most up-to-date practices and recommendations. This workshop will help you understand the “why” behind our best practices and help you prepare to create a resume that you’ll be able to modify for any job.

Resume 201 is a more advanced workshop focused on how to write specific content for your resume based on the needs of the position and organization you’re applying to. This workshop walks you through bullet point writing methods and technical advice for issues you may run into when formatting your resume.

Grab an employer’s attention to help them consider you as a candidate by watching this workshop to learn how to write a captivating cover letter.

In addition to our workshops, we have resume resources available as you prepare your resume. Our foundational resume guide is a great tool to use for crafting your document because we have imbedded resume formatting best practices to ease your resume writing process. We also have worksheets and handouts available to help you write bullet points and make sure you’re including all of your key skill areas. It’s also a good idea to check out each career coach’s resources that are specific to their industry. You can view documents like sample resumes, cover letters, and some coaches have even provided editable resume guides for their industries!

Our industry specific Career Coaches are trained in coaching and have a depth of industry experience to help you develop a competitive resume. Our coaches don’t just know how to write a resume though; they partner with you to pursue your career goals based on understanding the gifts and passions God has given uniquely to you.  Whether you’re looking into applying for a summer position, internship, or job or trying to figure out what you want to do with your degree; our coaches are here to assist you.

There are several coaching appointment topics to choose from. You can meet with your coach to discuss career planning, resume tailoring, interview preparation, how to network, and more! You can set up an appointment through Handshake. We also recommend watching Resume 101 and having a resume prepared for the meeting prior to its occurrence.

Are you feeling “stuck” after watching our workshop videos? Do you have a few simple questions you’d like answered about resume writing, cover letters, or interview preparation? You don’t have to schedule a full appointment for quick, general questions! You can pop into our Live Chat With a Coach to ask these questions after watching the recorded workshop on that topic!  You can also come to a Career Studio walk-in from 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

This is a great place for you to make sure you understand the content of the videos you’ve watched and receive individual feedback regarding next steps in your career development. For industry specific information, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with your coach.