Learn how to create an industry-competitive résumé and cover letter utilizing the resources found in BYU Career Services.
Résumés
A well-written résumé is critical for landing a job or internship. Your résumé should articulate your relevant experience in one clean, easy-to-read page. If you have more than one page's worth of experience, consider keeping a "master résumé" that lists all your work experience. Then, when you're applying for a specific job or internship, select the work experiences that are most applicable to the position you're applying for.
When drafting your résumé, keep in mind that résumés have a very specific function:
• They inform the interviewer of your skills
• They justify the hiring decision to others
• They communicate your personal brand
• They help you land an interview! Before adding content to your resume you should ask yourself, "Will this information help me get an interview?" (i.e. Is it relevant to the job I am applying to?)
Tips for Strengthening Your Résumé
If you feel your résumé is lacking in content, try to implement one or more of the following tips:
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Include skills (coding languages, programs, etc.)
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Include relevant coursework
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Get an internship
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Work as an RA or TA
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Develop your skills through personal projects and include those projects on your résumé
Résumé Resources
BYU Résumé Templates, includes templates for General, Tech, and STEM
BYU Résumé Handout, a PDF file with explanations of key parts and several tips and tricks
VMOCK, a program that provides feedback on résumés and cover letters
General BYU Résumé Resources
If you have any other questions or want feedback on your résumé, make an appointment with a Career Mentor here.