A resume is an outline of skills, qualifications, experiences, and educational background that an individual possesses. Some people think of a resume as a thirty second commercial that will help you distinguish yourself from the rest of the candidate pool.

The purpose of a resume is to give a brief overview of who you are as a candidate. A resume communicates to an employer what you can offer to them as a potential employee. A good resume combined with a dynamic cover letter will motivate someone to meet you. A good resume works for you. Review our Resume FAQ page for more information.

Set up an appointment with a career advisor to have your resume critiqued or visit the Career Services Resume Cart.