The Career Connections department is a Certified Professional Résumé Writing Department. Choose a sample resume and cover letter according to your program or career interest. These samples are designed to give you an idea of the kind of formatting; the key words and phrases that can be used when describing experiences when looking for a job in a particular field. They also show the order in which to maintain experiences and education.

If you need further assistance, please consult our Upcoming Events for résumé writing workshops or schedule a career appointment with our office.

Seven Secrets to Writing an Interview-generating Résumé

1. Focus 50% of your time on prioritizing common requirements in the job description.  
2. Use a targeted job title to help your resume be visible to recruiters.
3. Ditch the job objective--Employers don't need to know what you want until they're sure you are who they want.
4. Include a summary statement as it relates to the job description, at the top of your résumé
5. List your professional skills—relevant examples of the skills you bring to a job are crucial to your résumé.
6. include keywords around your resume to emphasize your learned professional skills within the duties of past employment listings. 
7. Understand what employers are looking for—your experience and skills should tell your employers you can fulfill the job requirements.

Résumé Action Verbs

Below are some action verbs that can help you effectively describe your work experience on your resume and cover letter. For our complete list use the following document: Action Verbs PDF