Starting the Resume

• Developing the Professional Resume -- advice from the Evergreen State Academic Advising office
• Preparing your Resume -- detailed advice from MonsterTrak.com (download as a Word document)
• Writing a Resume -- the Wackerle Center's advice for beginning the process
  • Wackerle Center Sample Internship Resume

CATA 3/421 Created Materials

• CATA Web Resources Page
• Writing Reflection Statements
• Elements of the Job Search
• Personal Finance for Post-Graduates
  • Get an early start on your IRA
  • Thinking about buying real estate (a home)?

Additional Resume Resources

• Try the University of Minnesota's Resume Tutor  -- a simple step by step process
• Check out some sample resumes (web and traditional) at the bottom of this page: A&A Resumes  but (don't pay their prices just yet).
• And look at sample resumes and cover letters at student friendly Job Web (from the Association of Colleges and employers)
• Employment360 has tips on converting your resume to an electronic friendly format.
• This link takes you to an unedited list of commercial, non-commercial and other resume related sites.
• An article on both Web and scannable resumes.
• Tips on creating a second, scannable resume
  • O*NET Online has lists of descriptive terms that are useful to add to your scannable resume.  Check it out if you are in need of inspiration for keywords.
• And, of course, the Monster.com advice on scannable resumes  and various samples

Portfolios

• Communication and Media Concentration Artifact Guide (.pdf file)
• Theatre Concentration Artifact Guide (.pdf file)
• Reflection Writing Check list  
• CATA 321 Portfolio Resources page
• Portfolio Library -- Includes a law enforcement sample portfolio and discussions of how portfolios can be used in the job search.

  • Using Job Search Portfolios in an Uncertain Labor Market

  • Why use a Portfolio in Your Job Search?