Category: Resume & Portfolio

• Job Search Tips for 2021 Graduates

  

  Be Distinctive Right now, the job market is the hottest it’s been in recent years as companies are hiring following the COVID-19 pandemic, but that also means the competition is fierce right now. Because many 2020 graduates had to put off their job hunt while companies went through closures and lay-offs, there are even more […]

  DePaul Career Center

  June 22, 2021

  All Posts, Career Advice, COVID-19, Interviewing, Jobs & Internships, Resume & Portfolio

  Career, Career Advice, graduates, job interview, job search, Job Searching During COVID-19, remote hiring, Remote Job Search

• Cover Letters: Media, Communication, Arts & Entertainment

  

  By: Michael Elias, Media, Communication, Arts & Entertainment Career Community Advisor The idea of customizing a cover letter to each individual position you apply to can feel like a daunting task, particularly if you want to cast a wide net and apply to multiple roles. For students with an interest in Media, Communication, Arts & […]

  DePaul Career Center

  June 28, 2019

  All Posts, Career Advice, Resume & Portfolio

  arts, Communication, cover letter, entertainment, media, Michael Elias

• Building a Demo Reel for Animation

  

  If you’re pursuing a career in animation, the demo reel is the single most important element of your job application. Without examples to show what you’re capable of creating, you’ll have very little success getting your foot in the door for an interview. Knowing this, you may be asking yourself: how do I decide what […]

  Lorne Bobren

  June 13, 2017

  Resume & Portfolio

  animation, demo reel, digital portfolio, show reel

• What Recruiters Like to See on a Resume & What Makes Them Cringe

  

  By: Kristen A. Urhausen-Kummerer, Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) mentor and former Big Four recruiting and operations leader I have read thousands of resumes in my career with the Big Four and have seen all styles, formats and lengths. Having a resume with the right information, format and presentation can make or break your chances of […]

  Guest Author

  March 24, 2017

  Resume & Portfolio

  Alumni Sharing Knowledge, employers, KPMG, professional experience, PwC, recruiters, Resume

• Marketing Your Service Experiences to Potential Employers

  

  By: Mackenzie Canfield, DePaul University English and sociology major ’17 and peer career advisor For many of us, service is a critical part of our experiences as DePaul students. It’s an opportunity to not only engage with various Chicago communities, but also build lasting, impactful relationships with individuals outside of our immediate DePaul networks. However, […]

  Guest Author

  December 14, 2016

  Resume & Portfolio

  cover letter, Resume, skills, transferrable skills, tutor, volunteering

• The Cover Letter Conundrum

  

  Every student I have advised over the years has presented a unique set a questions pertaining to the job search. But, there’s one topic that seems to confound even the most seasoned applicant: cover letters. A significant number of applications require a cover letter, yet there’s so much anxiety around how to craft one. In […]

  Michael Elias

  November 15, 2016

  Interviewing, Resume & Portfolio

  cover letter, cover letter template, interview, job application, job search