Writing Resumes 

First impressions do count when you are trying to find a job or internship. How you present yourself to a prospective employer through your resume’ will, more often than not, determine if you are called for an interview.

A flawless resume’ is one of your most important job search tools. Your resume’ should include relevant information that outlines your education, experience, and skills. A resume introduces you to prospective employers, and should clearly show how your qualifications match the priorities or ‘hot buttons’ of the job and the hiring organization. Your resume’ should always be customized to the job and organization!

Get started: watch this video and read the Quick Tips:

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ResumeMaker (a resume’ ‘wizard’) is now available in the MSU Jobs Network!  After watching the video and reading the “Quick Tips”, just login to the MSU Jobs Network, and choose [My Account] - [My Documents] to use ResumeMaker. Contact Career Services at any time for additional help.

 Below are links to additional resources to help you write a winning resume!

24 Hot Tips of Resume Writing	From Yana Parker, Damn Good Resumes.
E-Resumes	All the resume help and tips you will need to create, make, write, post and send professional resumes and cover letters.
JobStar Central	Resume samples, resume banks, articles, styles and more.
Monster Resource Center	Resources for writing resumes (and other stuff too).
Quintessential Career and Job-Hunting Resources Guide	All the very best resume writing and resume strategy resources and tools for job seekers.
Resume Helps	from College Grad.
Resume Resources	Tips from Spherion.
Resume Tips	from The Riley Guide.