This service is meant to provide basic feedback to resumes that will be used for job or internship applications, so we encourage you to consider the following before submitting your resume:
- Ensure your resume is ONLY one page long.
- If your resume is longer or shorter than one page, please watch our Resume Writing Basics webinar for some helpful formatting and content tips.
- If your resume is longer or shorter than one page, please watch our Resume Writing Basics webinar for some helpful formatting and content tips.
- Include 2-5 robust bullet points for EACH experience on your resume.
- Using a variety of action verbs can help you best emphasize your skills.
- Explore our resume writing guide for insightful tips on bullet point formatting.
- Review our sample resumes to give you an idea of what a typical student resume looks like.
- Having a simple design that neatly organizes and very clearly highlights your experiences and education is highly recommended.
- If you need a downloadable template, check out this resume template from the UW Foster Career Services team!
- Check out Jobscan!
- If your resume is robust and fairly finalized, then Jobscan is a great resource to help you optimize your resume for different Applicant Tracking Systems.
*Please do not submit resumes for graduate/professional school applications. Instead, please schedule an appointment with a Career Coach.
What To Expect Once You Submit Your Resume
- You will receive feedback within two business days.
- While you wait, please review our Resume Review Feedback Form to get a sense of how the feedback will be provided to you.
Next Steps (After You Receive Feedback)
- Take advantage of our online resume resources for additional resume writing tips.
- Consider scheduling an appointment or using our drop-in services if you’d like more in-depth feedback.
