| By Ally Mueller | When building a resume, most people know to include relevant work experience, your educational background, honors/awards you received, and potentially a GPA, but there actually are a variety of other topics that can be included on a resume. These topics are especially beneficial for students who may not have an abundance of work experience, as they show … [Read more...] about Unexpected Ways to Build a Resume
Archives for November 2015
Building a Career Portfolio
| By Ally Mueller | While most people know about resumes, cover letters, and potentially even LinkedIn, few people know about career portfolios. What is a career portfolio, you may ask? According to the University of Wisconsin, a career portfolio is “a visual representation of your abilities, skills, capabilities, knowledge, qualities - and it represents your … [Read more...] about Building a Career Portfolio
Summarizing Yourself: How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Profile Statement
| By Nora Fogarty | It’s the hardest part of any LinkedIn profile: creating a profile summary that effectively communicates your skills and your professional goals, and captures the reader’s attention before they scroll down or click away. After all, LinkedIn isn’t like Facebook or Instagram; it’s a network created for professional development, and you want your content to … [Read more...] about Summarizing Yourself: How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Profile Statement
Your LinkedIn Profile: Do’s and Don’ts
| By Maddy Gonzalez | A great way to connect with professionals and your peers in a professional environment is to create a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn allows its users to easily network with potential employers and to essentially display users’ resumes online. Creating a LinkedIn account is not complicated, but there are a few Do’s and Don’ts one should be aware of when … [Read more...] about Your LinkedIn Profile: Do’s and Don’ts