Resumes & Documents

Resumes & Documents

Employers often review a resume in <30 seconds. You'll need to communicate your strengths and interests quickly and clearly! Professional assistance from Terra Dotta University’s Office of Career Services can make a difference.  When you're seeking an internship, co-op, or entry-level job -- your resume is often the first point of contact you'll have with an employer. Make that first impression a great one!  As a globally recognized job-hunting tool, the purpose of your resume is to attract attention.  A well-written resume introduces you to prospective employers, highlights qualifications relevant to the job, provides a summary of your qualifications, and demonstrates your ability to present information in an organized, concise and professional manner.

Before jumping into writing your resume, make sure you have defined a clear objective.  Do some research on your field of study to learn what skills, knowledge, and experience will be important to highlight.  Also, consider the other options of documents you may need for your job or internship search.

A curriculum vitae is useful when applying for international, academic, education, scientific, or research positions or when applying for fellowships or grants.  You may be required to submit a CV in addition to or instead of a resume.  A CV includes detailed information highlighting academic achievements and may also be submitted for grant applications, fellowships, merit/tenure review, consulting and submissions to editorial review boards.

A portfolio is a collection of items that illustrates your skills and experiences.  It is a marketing tool shown to prospective employers during interviews to provide examples of your strengths and qualifications.

Use these links to find tips and examples of important documents that will shape your career search:

Resumes
Curriculum Vitae
Letters
Portfolios