Artifact Analysis: the resume
Almost all internships will require that students submit a resume along with their application. If they do not require a physical resume, it is typically because the contents of a resume are already included in the written application.
A resume is a written account of all of the jobs, awards, and groups you have been a part of and had any leadership roles in. They are typically not more than a page, and there are specific formatting standards students are expected to use. While the contents of a resume matter more than the aesthetics, it is still expected that students follow the traditional rules of resumes.
There are varying opinions of the importance of a resume in obtaining a job. Some people believe it is the best representation of your professional self, and therefore one should take much pride in making it the best it can be. Other people view it as simply a box to be checked--your resume is not what will get you hired, it may however, be what gets you taken off the list of potential candidates. In other words, it is worth putting the effort in to fulfill a requirement, but employers conduct interviews because they do not hire people on resumes alone.
Employers like to see that students have taken the time to craft their resumes, have them edited, and followed all standard formatting rules. Most career centers offer resume help and workshops for students who are unfamiliar with the resume template. There are also websites that will compile your information into a resume, in the same way the websites such as NoodleTools will generate correct bibliographies from entered information.
Below are some resources for first-time resume writers!
A resume is a written account of all of the jobs, awards, and groups you have been a part of and had any leadership roles in. They are typically not more than a page, and there are specific formatting standards students are expected to use. While the contents of a resume matter more than the aesthetics, it is still expected that students follow the traditional rules of resumes.
There are varying opinions of the importance of a resume in obtaining a job. Some people believe it is the best representation of your professional self, and therefore one should take much pride in making it the best it can be. Other people view it as simply a box to be checked--your resume is not what will get you hired, it may however, be what gets you taken off the list of potential candidates. In other words, it is worth putting the effort in to fulfill a requirement, but employers conduct interviews because they do not hire people on resumes alone.
Employers like to see that students have taken the time to craft their resumes, have them edited, and followed all standard formatting rules. Most career centers offer resume help and workshops for students who are unfamiliar with the resume template. There are also websites that will compile your information into a resume, in the same way the websites such as NoodleTools will generate correct bibliographies from entered information.
Below are some resources for first-time resume writers!
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