Resume 101 View Workshop Dates

Worksheets to Build a Resume 

Start with this workshop to learn the fundamentals of developing your resume. You will learn why a resume is important and what the basic components of a resume are.

This workshop is for you if:

  • You are applying for an entry-level job.
  • You’ve never had a resume before.
  • You need a resume immediately.
  • You haven’t written a resume in a long time.

The workshop component is for 2 hours and is followed by an optional one-hour lab. During the work session you can develop the content of your resume with guidance from the workshop facilitator.

If you are planning to work on your resume during the work session of the workshop please bring:

  • Dates of past employment, names of employers and other information that will be helpful as you start to write your resume.
  • A job description of a position for which you are interested in applying.

Resume 201 View Workshop Dates
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Take your resume to the next level! Learn what employers are looking for in a resume and how to tailor your resume to each opportunity you are pursuing. You will learn about the different resume formats, current resume practices and techniques to better communicate what you have to offer to potential employers.

This workshop is for you if:

  • You already have a resume developed.
  • You need to rework your resume due to a change in career focus.
  • You need to customize your resume for an employer’s specific needs.

NOTE: If you do not have a resume yet, please attend Resume 101 first and develop a basic resume before attending 201.

What to Bring: A job description or research about an employers’ needs in the field you would like to work would be useful.

Cover Letters View Workshop Dates
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Do you need to submit a cover letter for a position, but aren’t sure where to begin? This workshop will teach you what to include in a cover letter, what an employer is looking for in a letter, how to structure it, and how to present yourself effectively in writing.

Resume Formatting in MS-Word View Workshop Dates

Complete this worksheet prior to attending:  Basic Chronological Resume Worksheet  

This action lab is for those job seekers who:

  • Have attended the Resume 101 Workshop
  • Can type 15 words-per-minute and use a mouse
  • Need assistance to get their resume looking professional

Attendees who successfully complete this workshop will leave with an electronic draft of their resume. To ensure you will be able to successfully complete this workshop, you must:

  • Bring a completed “Basic Chronological Resume Worksheet” to the workshop
  • Have an active email account or bring a working flash drive to save your work