Category: Resume & Portfolio
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When & How to Make a Creative Resume
Many recruiters are turning to social media platforms when seeking applicants, but that doesn’t mean the resume is dead. Whether employers find you on LinkedIn or meet with you face-to-face at job fairs, they are still going to ask for a resume that details relevant, professional experience. The challenge, then, is how to stand out when your resume joins the […]
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Getting Your Ducks in a Row When it Comes to Job Searching
By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Job searching can feel a little daunting at times. Formatting resumes and cover letters, researching companies, making to-do lists, initiating handshakes and introductions, and interviewing all start to swirl together. It’s important to take a step back and […]
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How to Land an Internship Freshman Year
By: Nina Pelsi, DePaul University health sciences major ’19 You’re probably wondering what you can do to ensure you have an impressive internship lined up for your first summer out of college. That’s right, these resume builders are not just for upperclassmen. In fact, some may say they’re even more important for first and second year […]
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Communicating the Right Skills to Employers
As you engage in internships, volunteering, and student leadership roles, you put skills and knowledge to use in ways that are of interest to potential future employers. Being able to effectively communicate what you are able to offer will be key to your successful job search.
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Creating Your First Resume: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Courtney Redd, DePaul University PR and advertising major ‘16, and Jane Bradley, health sciences major ‘17 Creating your first resume can be an intimidating task. According to researchers from TheLadder, employers spend an average of six seconds looking at your resume. So, how do you impress an employer enough in six seconds to secure an […]
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Personal Branding & Standing Out
By: Mariah Cowan, DePaul University digital communications and media arts graduate student ’16 You know you’re awesome, but how will you let employers know that you’re awesome? Go to college, get a degree and land your dream job. As simple as it may sound, there is so much more that goes into developing your career. You […]
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