Introduction
A résumé is a marketing tool - an advertisement of your qualifications. It is a summary of your education and experience, rather than an exhaustive personal statement. Your résumé is the only impression a prospective employer has of you and is often the first example of your writing ability. Therefore, it is important that you take the time to create a document that leaves a positive and lasting impression.
The content of your résumé should be restricted to information that demonstrates why you would be an asset to a particular employer. Every word in your résumé should be relevant. The most frequent criticism of résumés is that they say too much and appear unfocused and vague. You must decide how to effectively present your experiences and accomplishments, keeping in mind that most employers spend an average of 45 seconds reading each résumé. Also, you may want to have more than one version of your résumé. Certain aspects of your experience may be relevant for one employer and not as relevant for another.
Once you write your résumé, edit it vigorously, eliminating
all details that are not essential to the message you want to convey.
The Career Services Office encourages you to submit your résumé
for review at any time.
Suggestions to Help You Prepare Your Résumé