Vanderbilt Career Center

The resume is one of the most important aspects of a successful job search campaign and will many times determine whether or not you will receive an interview.

If this is your first resume, you may want to watch the How to Write A Resume Webcast, which gives step-by-step instructions and you may also want to look at resume samples for your particular field of interest.

A general resume can be submitted for any position, but it is strongly suggested that you arrange the information on your resume so that it is targeted to a particular job or industry. It is helpful to research a job, company or industry before you begin writing a resume.

Optimal Resume Builder provides a variety of formats, options and features if you need to develop a resume quickly or if this is your first resume.

When your resume is completed, compare it to the resume checklist to see if it meets basic resume standards. You can also bring your resume to the VCC for a Resume Critique where a coach will review it and make recommendations. Please check the Google Calendar on the main page of our site for times for resume critique times and resume workshops.

To submit your resume for interviews on campus, you must first open a CareerLink account, and upload your resume and have it approved.

If you have taken the ICAP, attended a Coaching Assessment and identified a specific career cluster, you can have your resume reviewed by the cluster coach by making an Appointment (615.322.2750). Another effective way to see if your resume meets industry standards is to send it to an alumnus in a specific industry via VU Connect, a database of alumni who have volunteered to provide information and referrals to students.

Resources

• How to Write A Resume Webcast
• Resume Samples
• Research
• Optimal Resume Builder
• Resume Checklist
• Resume Critiques and Resume Workshops.
• CareerLink Account
• Upload your resume and have it approved
• ICAP
• Career Cluster
• VU Connect