Resume errors – frankly, we’ve all made them. Some errors are more glaring than others, while some are less obvious. In my first resume, I wrote “Anticipated Gradutation” in the first line and had typed the word “Resume” at the very top of the page! Fortunately, most resume errors can be remedied well before the document lands on a prospective employer’s desk. This new video series will be highlighting some of the common resume errors that I have encountered in my work with college students and recent graduates.
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It can sometimes be challenging to come up with ways to describe your accomplishments, especially those from academic settings. Here are a handful of resume phrases that may be helpful for students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement: Do you have passion for your field or your industry? Is that passion evident in your responses to interview questions? This video examines how passion can be conveyed, or not, in the way you respond in an interview. Passion in Practice – Evidence of Passion in Interview Question Responses (video embedded) Guest Author: Dr. Debi Yohn 15 Ideas for Using Your Summer to Build your Resume Do you have a college student in your house? What are their plans for this summer? Now is the time to be making summer plans so the summer is productive. Don’t kid yourself, by June, the good jobs are GONE. Think creatively and have your student think of ways to build their resume. Use the summer to get a jump start on college course work, to have a volunteer experience, or have a work experience. |
