Your resume is a marketing tool representing a very special product: you! It is a succinct outline of your knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and accomplishments relevant to your employment goals.

Find these helpful resources and more to help guide your career success.

Career Interest Communities are broad groups of careers that share common features, skill sets, interests, abilities, and activities.

The definitions of “business casual” and “professional” vary by industry and organization as well as position.  Be sure to check for the dress code where you will work.  In general, professional attire starts with a neutral color suit in a solid or very subtle stripe pattern.

Prepare for these questions prior to the interview and practice your responses. You may find it helpful to jot down key points that you want to emphasize. If you can answer each of these questions clearly, concisely, and confidently, you are well on your way to interview success!

When writing your resume, use the power verbs below to begin each of your bulleted statements. Use present tense verbs for current positions and past tense verbs for previous positions.

An elevator pitch is a brief 30 to 60 second summary of your relevant background that you can use when you are networking, attending a career fair, and during interviews.

If your goals are clear and financial resources are available, consider studying for a master’s or doctoral degree shortly after graduation.