Hey y’all!
I’m back, and this week I thought I’d give a few tips and tricks on how to have a good resume. I know the career fair just passed, so I’m a little late, but it’s okay. Better late than never, right?

Job Experience
As a college student, you may have never held a full-time job before, and that’s okay! You can still create an impressive resume by highlighting different types of experience:
Volunteer Opportunities: If you’ve volunteered for any causes, it counts! Employers value this experience because it shows initiative and dedication.
Part-Time Jobs: Even a part-time job can showcase important skills like responsibility, time management, and customer service.
Campus Involvement: Don’t overlook clubs, organizations, or research projects you’ve been a part of. These experiences show that you’re a well-rounded individual. For example, being in a club can highlight leadership, teamwork, and communication skills—traits employers absolutely love.

Transferable Skills
Even if you haven’t worked in your desired field yet, don’t stress! You can still emphasize the skills you’ve gained in college and high school that apply to the job:
Technical Skills: For example, CS 120 at Riddle teaches you how to use Microsoft Office, and you even get certifications. Definitely include these kinds of skills on your resume!
Problem-Solving: Talk about situations where you faced a challenge—whether in group work or tough coursework—and successfully overcame it. Employers love hearing about your problem-solving abilities!

Keep it Simple
A resume doesn’t need to be complicated or fancy. Here’s what to keep in mind:
Professional Font: Stick to simple fonts like Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri. Keep the font size between 10-12 points for readability.
Bullet Points: Bullet points are great for listing job experience and technical skills. They help make your resume more scannable and leave you space to expand on these experiences during interviews.
One Page: A resume should be one page long—this is a great rule of thumb. Employers don’t have time to read through pages and pages of your information, so focus on summarizing the most important points.

I hope these tips help you get started on building a killer resume!
And here’s a bonus tip: The school offers Canva Premium to students. There are tons of great resume templates on their site that can help you save time while creating a polished look. Definitely take advantage of that!

Until next time✈️,
Olivia Strickland