Tag: Resume
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Smart Moves for First-Year Students
By: Henry Tran, DePaul University management major ’19 I sat down with a career advisor to gather general advice and tips for first-year students at DePaul. Here are four smart moves you can make as a freshman to set yourself up for success at DePaul and in the future. Apply For Classes as Early as…
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Like Buttons on a Coat: Tailoring Resumes for the Right Audience
By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences When considering tailoring a traditional resume to a more industry-specific and customized document, you want to think about what I call ‘buttons on a coat.’ Buttons on a coat is a phrase I usually say to my students…
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To the Nines: Aesthetics of Resume Writing
By: Gina Anselmo, former career advisor for the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences After many years of reviewing resumes, I can easily spot the ones that are in need of a makeover. Sometimes there might be a knee-jerk reaction when drafting a resume to add everything but the kitchen sink in…
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Handshake Hacks: Creating a Profile
By: Alejandra Ruiz, DePaul University honors marketing major ‘16 When searching for a job or internship on Handshake, it is important to have a complete profile. Why go through all that trouble, you ask? Handshake will use the information you plug into your profile to pull relevant jobs and internships, to which you are qualified…
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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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