Tips From Hiring Managers

Get advice that you can use in your job search.

Customize your resume to each application.
Be consistent throughout your resume with spacing, font and format and save as a Word document.
Spell out all acronyms the first time they are used, followed by the acronym in parentheses e.g., Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
Use a variety of "action words" to bring your skills and experiences to life and try to avoid using each word more than once.
Use keywords; scan the job description, see what words are used most often and make sure you’ve included them in your bullet points.
Don’t using slang or jargon.
Proofread, proofread, proofread; ask family or friends to check for spelling and grammatical errors.
Get it reviewed by an expert; the Career Services office is available to assist you.

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