Resume/CV

Resume Building Worksheet.pdf

Resume Bullet and Cover Letter Composition Guide.pdf

The Secret to a Great Resume.pdf

Top 15 Mistakes on Resumes.pdf

Power Verbs

How to Write a Federal Resume: Writing a Federal resume is different than writing a resume for the private sector.   Did you know the Government does not use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and they look for more detail in a resume than the private sector requires?  Check out this PowerPoint to learn more about writing a Federal resume.


Introducing Jobscan Premium 

Click on the Jobscan icon below to gain access to your free Jobscan Premium account.  Use your Widener email address to register your new account.  You can also scroll down to find videos to help you get started. 

Jobscan is a powerful tool that analyzes your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile against specific job and internship descriptions. More than a keyword matching platform, Jobscan uses artificial intelligence to read between the lines of a job description to uncover the skills and attributes that employers are looking for.  Jobscan Premium gives job seekers access to an unlimited number of resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn Profile scans in an effort to help you “beat the bot”.  Jobscan users have experienced a 2.3% increase in LinkedIn profile view, 3x more interview, and 47% less time job searching. 

Videos to Help You Get Started 

What is Jobscan and why should I use it?  

How do I scan my resume and cover letter?  

How do I use the Power Edit function after I scan my resume?  

How do I optimize my LinkedIn profile? 


Click here to watch our Resume Clinic 

Click here to watch our Jobscan Workshop

Please note these Microsoft Word documents will download on to your device when clicked:

Undergrad Resume Tool

Nursing Resume Tool

Sport Management Major

Nursing Major

Visual and Performing Arts Major

Engineering Major

Engineering Major Advanced

Communication Major

Education Major

Business Management Major

Criminal Justice Sample Resume

Learn how to use Job Scan

Additional Engineering Resume Resources:

Engineering Resume Tool 1

Engineering Resume Tool 2

Engineering Resume Tool 3

Engineering Resume Tool 4

Resume Clinic – Engineering LC 2020

 

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