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RESUME WRITING RESOURCES

Resume Writing YouTube Videos

Publications

Sample Resumes

Skills Translator

SCHEDULE A RESUME REVIEW appointment

Scheduling a Resumé Review Session

  • Enrolled students may schedule a telephone or virtual appointment to meet with a Career Center staff member to have a rough draft of a resumé reviewed.  Appointments are scheduled via Handshake. We encourage you to make an appointment at least two weeks prior to the date that you need your resume.  Review the video, samples, Basic Resume Review Checklist, and then e-mail a draft of your resume, as an attachment, to career@pennwest.edu

Steps to Take Prior to Your Resume Review Appointment

  • Learn the basics of resumé writing by watching our videos above.
  • Prepare a rough draft of your resumé.
  • Review your draft resume with the Basic Resume Review Checklist and make necessary edits.
  • E-mail your resumé draft as a Microsoft Word attachment to career@pennwest.edu 
    Please allow 3-5 business days for a review when classes are in session and 7 - 10 business days during periods of high-volume submissions, during the summer session, and over breaks.
  • Have an electronic version of your resume open on a laptop/pc/tablet for your virtual or telephone appointment so you can easily make revisions to your rough draft during your consultation.

PORTFOLIOS

  • Curious as to what belongs in a career portfolio? Watch our YouTube video to find out!
  • Use the Career Portfolio Guide to begin developing your portfolio. Don't forget to schedule an appointment with our office for help unpacking what should be included and how to effectively utilize a portfolio.

REFERENCES AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

  • View guidelines for creating a reference document and securing letters of recommendation in this  Job References handout.

 

Last Updated 11/3/22