Creating a Winning Resume

Composing Your Resume

A good resume is a vital part of your job search. Resumes are helpful in applying for part-time jobs, internships, coops, scholarships, and graduate school as well as fulltime positions. Use your resume to send with a cover letter to prospective employers, to present to a recruiter as a guide during an interview, and to leave with a prospective employer as a record of your qualifications.

The following guidelines will help you prepare a well-written, effective resume.