A resume is a concise, usually one page , aesthetically pleasing document that describes your background as it relates to your current career objective. It should be easy to read and a potential employer should be able to pick out quickly your strengths and abilities. Please feel free to talk with a Career Services representative about your particular needs, or use our resume-critiquing drop off service so that you will get the optimum results from your resume. Ways to Organize your Resume Two resume types are Chronological and Skills .
Chronological resumes are commonly the first resume a student uses.
Chronological resumes are easy to prepare and information is listed in order, from the most recent to the least recent. Skill resumes focus on your skills. Information is listed under career related skill areas. This type of resume is often used with students who have a great deal of work history, especially in various industries. Each skill is listed and described in detail.