Searching for a job is challenging and time-consuming. Employers seek candidates with specific skills, experience, and education. A resume is necessary to summarize work experiences, education, and achievements, often serving as the first impression when applying for a job.
What Is A Resume
A resume, a document used to
describe a job applicant's experience and skills, accurately describes the potential value
of an applicant to an employer.
"What is a Resume" is a YouTube video from the UTEP Career Center channel. Learn from examples of "standard" resumes and receive advice on formatting and organizing a resume.
Watch the video here:
How To Build Your Resume
A resume is essential to apply for and secure an interview. However, making your resume stand out amongst other applicants in the job market is the key to advancing.
Indeed.com is a career search resource with job listings, internships, and tools to strengthen your application. Indeed offers several articles to enhance your chances of securing a job offer; one of these
articles, "How To Make a Comprehensive Resume (With Examples)," provides solid advice on improving your resume and making it more appealing to
employers, while remaining fair and honest.
Read Indeed's article here: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/how-to-make-a-resume-with-examples
The Resume Workbook
Explore another valuable resource, "The Resume Workbook for High Schoolers," a downloadable
guidebook that includes a step-by-step guide on presenting yourself effectively in a job interview. While having a resume is crucial, it's just the first step in impressing and standing out as the best applicant to an employer.
Read more here: https://www.bths.edu/intern/DOCS/Preparing_a_HS_Resume.pdf
Are you an expert on writing resumes? Let us know in the comments about some tips that we may have missed!
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