Beyond Bullet Points: Building Effective Resumes for Grad Students and Alumni [Grad Series]

–> Pre-register HERE for the Zoom link! https://udenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/jh_8YGFIRi6ta698Nhgjfw 

In today’s competitive job market, your resume is more than a formality, it’s your first impression, your personal brand, and often your main opportunity to stand out. A strong resume doesn’t just list your experiences; it tells a clear, compelling story about your qualifications and potential.

In collaboration with the Writing Center, this workshop will help you rethink your resume from the perspective of a recruiter. You’ll learn how to structure your content strategically, write with impact, and format for clarity and professionalism. We’ll also tackle common challenges like employment gaps and career changes. Whether you’re job searching now or planning ahead, this session will give you the tools to create a resume that opens doors.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

• See your resume through a recruiter’s perspective
• Organize your resume sections to showcase your experience
• Follow best practices for resume formatting (length, margins, style, etc.)
• Write strong resume content that goes beyond your job duties
• Address specific scenarios like layoffs, promotions, or career gaps

Whether you’re pivoting, progressing, or just getting started, this session will help you take control of your professional narrative. Come ready to rethink your resume and leave with tools to land that interview!

 

NACE Competencies: Communication, Career & Self-Development, Professionalism (learn more about NACE Competencies)

This is a monthly graduate career workshop hosted by the Graduate Career and Professional Development (CPD) team at the University of Denver. If you would like to request any accommodations or have a question, please email Megan.Chambers@du.edu. These workshops are designed for current graduate students, but all DU undergraduate students and alumni are welcome to attend!

Please note: The event will be recorded, so if you do not wish to be recorded, please leave your audio off.  Attendees consents to and authorizes the use by Colorado Seminary, which owns and operates the University of Denver (“University”) of the undersigned’s name, image, voice and/or likeness and hereby grants the University the right to publish, re-publish, adapt, exhibit, reproduce, edit, modify, make derivative works, distribute, display or otherwise use or re-use the undersigned’s name, image, voice and/or likeness, including video interviews and b-roll, in connection with promotion of the University in all markets, media or technology now known or hereafter developed, including advertising, promoting and merchandising of those entities. The University may exercise any of these rights itself or through any successors, transferees, licensees, distributors or other parties.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the event coordinator.

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