Resumes
Resumes
Your resume is one of the most important tools for a successful job search. It is a marketing brochure that markets your unique set of skills and experiences.
Guidelines
While there are many different approaches to resume writing, you will want to be informed about the approaches most appropriate to the industries you will be targeting in your job search.
The main thing to remember is that your resume must be much more than a list of basic job descriptions. It must be accomplishment-oriented, clearly communicating what you have actually accomplished through your education and experience. If you are struggling with developing your list don't forget to think about on-campus activities or student organization involvement
"How to Write a Resume" This application requires the Adobe Flash Player.
Resources
A number of resources and programs are available to students to assist in the development of a professional resume.
Resume Writing Seminar
One of the Career Center's regularly scheduled seminars is "How to Write a Professional Resume," which is designed to help you write an effective resume and stay up-to-date on employer expectations. Resume samples will be provided. Check our schedule of upcoming events for the next time this seminar will be offered.
Resume Critique
The Career Center offers a "Drop-By Resume Critique Service." Currently enrolled students and registered alumni may receive assistance on their resumes in one of the following ways:
- Stop by the Career Center (MC 1.312) No appointment is necessary during one of these drop-in times; but, it is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be sure to bring a copy of your resume!
- Monday 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Drop off a hard copy of your resume at the Career Center and pick it up again after it has been reviewed.
- Schedule an individual appointment with one of our Career Center professionals. Be sure to bring your resume to the appointment.
- Email your resume to resumeeditor@utdallas.edu.
Resume Writing Checklist
Use our 
Resume Writing Checklist (requires Acrobat Reader) to help you develop your resume.
Other Resources
A number of other resources and programs are available to assist you in writing the most effective job search letters as well.
Page last updated on May 5, 2009 .
